DX220 A new view to your music. *** LATEST FW: 1.19 Local *** Link for User Guide 1st Page.
Apr 24, 2021 at 2:14 PM Post #13,066 of 13,478
you can skip that amp, it's only good to use when out & about, i.e. battery back up time is more.
SQ is very far from amp8 and most def., very very far from amp9...
I don't care about battery time at all.
I'm using the dap at home.
The battery time I'm getting with AR-M2 is ridiculous too but I don't mind.
Hmm. Will have to get amp9 before getting the amp8 modded I guess.
 
Apr 24, 2021 at 2:51 PM Post #13,067 of 13,478
Apr 27, 2021 at 7:13 AM Post #13,068 of 13,478
I was considering selling the Amp8ex i bought (and maybe the Dignis case also - as i would bling bling it about less...) as i am using the DX300 w/Amp11mark2 more often.

But a few sessions the last couple of days reminded me of the amp8EX appeal and i find it hard to part with.

**i will have to do a serious a/b to decide i think.

amp8ex versus DX300 / amp11mark2
 
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Apr 27, 2021 at 9:12 AM Post #13,069 of 13,478
From the SQ Point of View the 220 can hold on its own.
Comparing to the 300, the biggest advantage are non sonic attributes:
1. back up time
2. UI
@ the end of the day, they are all 2 different flavours, but both it reference class tuning
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Apr 27, 2021 at 9:45 AM Post #13,071 of 13,478
Good Haul. (photo shared by new owner). the link shared by @Lohb all sold out...
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hahaha.. Glad that the next owner will take good care of it..


I was considering selling the Amp8ex i bought (and maybe the Dignis case also - as i would bling bling it about less...) as i am using the DX300 w/Amp11mark2 more often.

But a few sessions the last couple of days reminded me of the amp8EX appeal and i find it hard to part with.

**i will have to do a serious a/b to decide i think.

amp8ex versus DX300 / amp11mark2
not easy right.. but I had made up my mind...
 
Apr 27, 2021 at 11:10 AM Post #13,072 of 13,478
Each time that I see the 300 and I compare with the 220 I think, damn, we are having hifi music capable cellphones xDDD The size is amazing and even I would say that It can be treated as a multimedia device focused on music, that's for sure but with this screen you can watch sporadically some videos

Btw, what about the battery life? Compared with the 220 on a normal use, nothing special you know (for each one that can have both and put their impressions)
 
Apr 27, 2021 at 11:14 AM Post #13,073 of 13,478
Does your DX300 have amp11mark1 or amp11mark2?
it is amp11 mk2, but not mine. i unboxed the demo unit, in the local shop and 1st to audition the dx300...
 
Apr 27, 2021 at 4:24 PM Post #13,074 of 13,478
it is amp11 mk2, but not mine. i unboxed the demo unit, in the local shop and 1st to audition the dx300...
Nice

i have amp11mark1 and amp11mark2 - and prefer the mark2.

i have a/b’d:

- DX220 amp8EX and amp11mark1

- amp11mark1 and amp11mark2

- but not DX220/amp8EX and amp11mark2 yet....soon. Might include the amp11mark1 (again) as it has been a while and to complete the circle.
 
Apr 27, 2021 at 6:12 PM Post #13,075 of 13,478
Each time that I see the 300 and I compare with the 220 I think, damn, we are having hifi music capable cellphones xDDD The size is amazing and even I would say that It can be treated as a multimedia device focused on music, that's for sure but with this screen you can watch sporadically some videos

Btw, what about the battery life? Compared with the 220 on a normal use, nothing special you know (for each one that can have both and put their impressions)
Its an easy 8 hours for DX300 with Wifi on, Streaming, screen on, etc..

my record for music offline only, wifi off, mango player, seldom see screen, Double touch off, volume 35-40, Filter no. 2, Mid Gain, 320 ohm Earbud, Majority 16bit flac, can reach up to 18 hours, with 8% battery Digital left & 0% AMP Battery. Based on my exp.
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So to drain 1 cycle of battery take quite an effort... hahaha

The 8 hours with full load its real, and yes it can get hot too, in this state...
 
Apr 28, 2021 at 10:17 AM Post #13,076 of 13,478
Does anyone have a iBasso amp module they want to sell in the US? 4, 4s and 8 would work. I need it for my DX150.
 
Apr 29, 2021 at 1:55 PM Post #13,079 of 13,478
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