DX200=Affordable High End Audio. Dual ES9028Pro dacs. AMP1, AMP3, AMP5, AMP7 & AMP8 ***Firmware support now up for AMP9***
Nov 5, 2017 at 1:27 AM Post #9,842 of 22,021
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Nov 5, 2017 at 3:48 AM Post #9,845 of 22,021
Seriously, love to see what else they have in store. I don't have any 4.4 TRRRS cables or I would be interested in amp 4.
I know 5 will be single ended. But what about a balanced 4 pin XLR for full sized headphones, with the juice needed to drive the higher end phones properly?
XLR would be too big to fit properly

4.4mm barely fit...

Now, here is the fun thing, and fun fact. Whoever believe that amplifier is not important ....wrong...amplifier is the most important in the chain. A good amplifier make everything sound great, and a bad amplifier make good DAC sound bad. I believe Ibasso can make better amp module for the price, but who would want to pay for an amp module that cost 1/2 the dx200 ? Raise your hand.

Yes, over the year we have seen portable players trying to upgrade DAC, tossed in a new name, and raised a few thousand dollars.....that was because they have no ability to swap amp module.

I will remind people again, to properly be using 1 single ES9028Pro for DAP is hard, this chip is even more powerful than AKM current flagship. In comparison, it is easier to use dual AKM flagship than using Dual Es9028Pro. Dx200 is the only one to achieve this length ATM.

So, could DX200 be better ? Yes....would the consumer pay for it ? Who knows ..... lol
 
Nov 5, 2017 at 4:13 AM Post #9,846 of 22,021
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Nov 5, 2017 at 4:19 AM Post #9,847 of 22,021
I finished updating the latest FW. SQ is so damn good. Anyone who don't update, Let's do it now !!!
 
Nov 5, 2017 at 5:02 AM Post #9,850 of 22,021
For me, It likes come back 2.3.xxx version with more body. ver 2.5 is too full and too smooth vocal emphasis but less refined than ver 2.3.xxx. and.. Yes I do hear a little harsh treble as well.
 
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Nov 5, 2017 at 12:16 PM Post #9,852 of 22,021
AMP 4 is now available.
4,4 TRRRS plug seems to be more convenient solution over the dainty 2,5 TRRS. However I found out, that there is not easy to buy the new type of plug. Could anyone be so kind and point the shop selling these plugs, preferably on the EU area?
 
Nov 5, 2017 at 12:19 PM Post #9,853 of 22,021
AMP 4 is now available.
4,4 TRRRS plug seems to be more convenient solution over the dainty 2,5 TRRS. However I found out, that there is not easy to buy the new type of plug. Could anyone be so kind and point the shop selling these plugs, preferably on the EU area?

Plug or the adapter from 2.5mm to 4.4mm? Keep in mind, you can only convert from balanced to balanced, or balanced to single ended.
 
Nov 5, 2017 at 1:44 PM Post #9,855 of 22,021

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