[edwardsean]

cool-thanks! any other comments on the amp7? I assume it's mod-able as I saw that another guy did it. It's just that I have easy-to-drive cans and already have 3.5mm cables. Sonic differences with balanced?

Mike, I messaged you, but in case anyone else is interested:

"Honestly, I would definitely get amp8 and make or get a good balanced cable. The i3 is low impedance but it likes a lot of power, at least the i4 does. Also, the balanced drive is just better even with low impedance phones (dynamics, soundstage)."

 

[edwardsean]

How do I know if my AMP8W has V3 board or V5 board?

This is an old photo but you'll find the markings at this location:

 

[Nayparm]

How do I know if my AMP8W has V3 board or V5 board?

What he said but here's a pic with V5

 

[DaYooper]

Take it apart and look at the pcb. It will be printed there.

 

[LeMoviedave]

If anyone is interested, I am selling my Amp8EX. It is the Amp8EX-P v2.
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/dx200-220-amp8-amp1-ex-modifications.898918/page-14#post-15110601

It was modded for me by Chaiyuta and it sounds amazing, I just find that I prefer having a desktop setup. If anyone is interest, PM me an offer.

 

[a1kkord]

Hello, did anyone modify dx150 and amp6? Could you share the modification instruction? Thank you for answer!

 

[Nayparm]

Yes, both 'allegedly' but i'm not allowed to say.

I 'allegedly' upgraded the dacs in the dx150 and upgraded an AMP6. I'll be doing a lot more soon but won't be sharing instructions on here. Maybe on another forum

 

[Whitigir]

Yes, both 'allegedly' but i'm not allowed to say.

I 'allegedly' upgraded the dacs in the dx150 and upgraded an AMP6. I'll be doing a lot more soon but won't be sharing instructions on here. Maybe on another forum

Where ?

 

[Nayparm]

Not sure yet, but i'll let you know

 

[a1kkord]

Yes, both 'allegedly' but i'm not allowed to say.

I 'allegedly' upgraded the dacs in the dx150 and upgraded an AMP6. I'll be doing a lot more soon but won't be sharing instructions on here. Maybe on another forum

On the Chinese forum I found some instructions for AMP1, AMP3 and AMP8, it says that the architecture of AMP1 and AMP6 is very similar.

 

[Tweety 99]

I know I'm late but hope the party isn't over yet. AMP8EX finally reached.
Hey, they are rather generous. Ordered just one and they gave me two...
hehehe, one was just extra back plate though.

 

[Whitigir]

Lovely! Is this the newest batch from Ibasso ?

 

[DaYooper]

Lovely! Is this the newest batch from Ibasso ?

I'm guessing yes, I was told shipping started a week ago.

 

[Tweety 99]

Lovely! Is this the newest batch from Ibasso ?

Yes, it's the latest and maybe last batch. After users experienced AMP8EX, it would be a huge challenge
for them to develop AMP10. AMP8EX is indeed a marvel!

 

[docentore]

Ok guys, need help. I've decided to redo my AMP8 mod with different caps. Since then I hear static noise (like RF noise) in left channel. I've returned the pcb to complete stock, cleaned it from any flux leftovers, looked through pcb for solder splashes - nothing.

Any advice.