[josemartins62]

By the way, forgot to explain that I bought the DX200 second hand on the forum from a fellow headfier and send it to Japan to be moded.
I did present Rihuzo with alternative DAPS to mod (sp1000, sr15 and ak70) and he determined that the DX200 was the one to get the most benefit of the mod.

 

[Whitigir]

And that is the reason why I love dx200 and dx220 ! Excellent platform which gains even more benefit by modifications

 

[ryuzoh]

Ok, guys.....

Here is very long while since my last post into Head-fi....

Totally what I did into each mods are reinforcing power supply (both digital/analog) and making lower noise floor around 9028's, replacing I/V resistors, stabilizing GND (stocked AMP7 are having dangerous topology), and affordable capacitors, better TCXO's.
But I'm doing just up to one's requests or sound preferences.

As seen in several AMP board mod examples on the web, they are replacing Nichicon FWs to another...however on that position and connection, audio grade caps are not effective(even though officially iBasso uses).
Reason why is very easy to be explained, the stocked FW is(are) connected to main battery power bus, so that leads to DC/DC's supply and not directly connected to analog +/- rails or digital buses.
On that position, capacitor should be selected lowest ESR and capacitance first (e.g. SEPC or HZ 6.3V class, in parallel with tantalum makes better)
And blank pads aside of FW are the most effective position +/- analog rail and recommended to use audio grade caps in AMP1....but examples like those are unseen....

Also, iBasso loves to use LT3471 since DX100 but the stuff scatters huge noises in 1.1MHz and requires to add countermeasures.

My mods are already solved or suppressed these issues.
Prices are up to one's requests, so just ask me via email or PM me....

 

[josemartins62]

Welcome back ryuzoh and sorry for the fuss and using your name.

 

[Whitigir]

Ok, guys.....

Here is very long while since my last post into Head-fi....

Totally what I did into each mods are reinforcing power supply (both digital/analog) and making lower noise floor around 9028's, replacing I/V resistors, stabilizing GND (stocked AMP6 were awful), and affordable capacitors, better TCXO's.
But I'm doing just up to one's requests or sound preferences.

As seen in several AMP board mod examples on the web, they are replacing Nichicon FW's to another's...however on that position and connection, audio grade caps are not effective(even though officially iBasso uses).
Reason why is very easy to be explained, the stocked FW is connected to main battery power bus, so that leads to DC/DC's supply and not directly connected to analog +/- powers or digital buses.
On that position, capacitor should be selected lowest ESR and capacitance first (e.g. SEPC or HZ 6.3V class, in parallel with tantalum makes better)
And blank pads aside of FW are the most effective position +/- analog power bus and recommended to use audio grade caps in AMP1....but examples like those are unseen....

Also, iBasso loves to use LT3471 since DX100 but the stuff scatters huge noises in 1.1MHz and requires to add countermeasures.

My mods are already solved or suppressed these issues.
Prices are up to one's requests, so just ask me via email or PM me....

Definitely! Hence I can’t wait for DX220Max which has Amp dedicated power-rail!

 

[eclein]

Nice stuff my DX200 used to be member “Pictograms” one I got used obviously and its fabulous. Today I hooked into my larger stereo rig using spdif to an ESS Sabre DAC I recently got used and Oh my god....tears of joy are streaming down my face ...lol.....Virtue Audio 2.2 (Amp with upgraded power supply) into a SMSL SU-8 V2 then to JBL L830 bookshelves and sub.......wow! Just had to share how incredible this sounds as a digital player.

So first thing I read is about Mods! I love this hobby!

 

[MilesR]

I'm trying to update my DX200. My current version is 2.9.209. I want to update it to 8.1 v1.09.
Do I install Android O V1.01 firmware first then install 8.1 v1.09 ?
I'm trying to download the files to my cell but they get cut off early and don't download completely. I can't seem to dl any files from Ibasso. Has anyone had this experience ?

 

[tunes]

Does anyone know if it is possible to listen to music videos on YouTube with optical out to an external DAC? If it is possible, then what file format is transmitted through optical? mp3? FLAC?

 

[tunes]

Does anyone know if it is possible to listen to music videos on YouTube with optical out to an external DAC? If it is possible, then what file format is transmitted through optical? mp3? FLAC?

So I got YouTube on the device but seems like videos don’t load and the circle keeps spinning.

 

[JayM2910]

I just had a quick question about battery drain. With the most recent firmware, is watching the battey drain from 90-100 down to 79% from a full charge in 45-50 minutes normal? I can literally watch the percentage drop while having the screen on for a short time.

My battery settings state I'd have about 4 hours 58 minutes left. However I can't help but feel this is way too quickly. Not to mention I've made optimizations as well as have enabled airplane mode and battery saver. The files I'm listening to aren't really that heavy, either.

Is this something I should consider getting repaired/replaced? Any advice Would be extremely helpful.

 

[MilesR]

I'm trying to update from 6.1 to 8.1 I'm getting failed then device not found then usb driver not installed properly. Omg i'm so frustrated.

 

[koluludome]

Is there anyway to do the manual update the DX200 from computer since I falied it and the device never able to turn on again TT

 

[Lurker0]

I falied it and the device never able to turn on again

First, ensure it is really turned off: disconnect from USB cable, press and hold Power button for 10 seconds, then release. Then put it on the charger. Does it show something? If it does not, keep it on charging for a hour, then try to turn it on again.

If your firmware was damaged by failed update, you always can flash full firmware image using AndroidTool and the full image for Android 8 (from iBasso site), or FactoryTool and the firmware image from the first post of the thread. If you are Mac/Linux user, you can flash full firmware image using bootable SD-card (any Android version).

 

[yannis]

I just had a quick question about battery drain. With the most recent firmware, is watching the battey drain from 90-100 down to 79% from a full charge in 45-50 minutes normal? I can literally watch the percentage drop while having the screen on for a short time.

My battery settings state I'd have about 4 hours 58 minutes left. However I can't help but feel this is way too quickly. Not to mention I've made optimizations as well as have enabled airplane mode and battery saver. The files I'm listening to aren't really that heavy, either.

Is this something I should consider getting repaired/replaced? Any advice Would be extremely helpful.

How old is your device? How was battery life with previous firmware version?

 

[Whitigir]

It seems there is a Japan distributor for ibasso is going to open preorder program for Amp8EX soon