[Whitigir]

I always keep coming to the same point: Having the wireless DAC option which DX200 is lacking. It is a no-go for me if DX220 lacks this feature.

Dx200 can do Wireless DAC/Amp as bluetooth connection. I don’t see anything Dx200 is lacking. The Dx200 can also do DSD512 in both, External DAC over USB or by itself as a portable player

 

[DarginMahkum]

Ah, yes. You are right, there was. We talked about it before. But as I understand it is aptX only, no LDAC or aptX-HD or any of the newer standards. I tested Hugo2 previously with aptX and I didn't like the result at all.

 

[tekkster]

Ah, yes. You are right, there was. We talked about it before. But as I understand it is aptX only, no LDAC or aptX-HD or any of the newer standards. I tested Hugo2 previously with aptX and I didn't like the result at all.

With more and more BT5 smartphones coming out, if the DX220 has BT5, it'd make APTX and APTX HD obsolete. Roughly 1.4Mbps after overhead. There would be no need for the APTX compression or APTX HD "gentle" compression. BT5 is also a lot more stable, so much closer to the theoretical maximum of 1.4Mbps (again, after accounting for overhead) at very short distances (under 1 meter).

Since 44.1kHz/16bit needs about 1.36Mbps, (10MB/minute = 0.17MB/sec = 1.365Mbps), BT5 should make APTX and APTX HD unnecessary.

Of course probably some compression would be required, because 1.365 is aaaawwwfully close to 1.4, and thruput is never 100% efficient.

Maybe once BT 5 really kicks off, there will be a new codec with even "gentler" compression than APTX HD... They'll maybe call it APTX HD+ or something.

But...after that, when a future BT spec emerges that doubles throughput again, it'll eliminate the need for compression at all for 44.1/16 bit audio.

So.... anyway, hoping the DX220 is BT5.

Knowing just how out of reach the other DAPs I'm looking at are in price given my long list of non-DAP things I want to buy, I'm starting to come around again to the DX220, if the 4GB RAM rumor is true.

After all, I like the sound of the DX220, and though I've never heard the Amp 9's Korg NuTube, I want it (irrational since I've never heard it, I know, hahaha)

 

[Whitigir]

Yeah, DX200 is going to be BT5.0

From the very first leak
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/ibasso-dx220.898388/

 

[fokta]

I don’t get it. Why make a limited edition model that sells out in a nanosecond, is significantly better than the standard offering and then not make more??

Will the DX 220 incorporate the improvements in SQ made for the DX200 titanium??

hmm.. let me point you to a guy @Whitigir

 

[tunes]

hmm.. let me point you to a guy @Whitigir

What is this? Who is this?

 

[Whitigir]

Uhm, why am I called here ? :/

 

[tunes]

Uhm, why am I called here ? :/

When at home I want to use the DX200 as a transport to feed the optical input of a DAVE DAC.

I have Toslink mini 3.5 mm. What adapter will I need to go to the optical out form the DX200? Will the DX220 still have optical out?

 

[tekkster]

Yeah, DX200 is going to be BT5.0

From the very first leak
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/ibasso-dx220.898388/

I wonder if it is full 5.x or if it’s 5.x LL (low latency)

 

[fokta]

Uhm, why am I called here ? :/

@tunes was asking usage and capabilities of DX200.
CMIIW, since you are here, and I believe you can address his question accordingly.
you are more experience about DX200 etc.. IMHO

 

[Whitigir]

When at home I want to use the DX200 as a transport to feed the optical input of a DAVE DAC.

I have Toslink mini 3.5 mm. What adapter will I need to go to the optical out form the DX200? Will the DX220 still have optical out?

@tunes was asking usage and capabilities of DX200.
CMIIW, since you are here, and I believe you can address his question accordingly.
you are more experience about DX200 etc.. IMHO

I see! The DX200 has optical out, but I never tried it long enough. I believe I tried it a while ago...so long, and it works just fine. I always use SPDIF instead of optical where I can

 

[tunes]

I see! The DX200 has optical out, but I never tried it long enough. I believe I tried it a while ago...so long, and it works just fine. I always use SPDIF instead of optical where I can

The DX 200 has a port on top labeled SPDIF. Will this accept a 3.5 mm male Toslink mini plug as shown below?

KabelDirekt (15 feet) Mini TOSLINK Optical Digital Audio Cable - PRO Series https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GZQWO66/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_3-GKCbSX2KHMP

 

[AnakChan]

https://twitter.com/ibassoaudio_jp/status/1108312083853012992?s=21

Argh, what a pity I’ll be busy on Sunday!!

 

[Whitigir]

The DX 200 has a port on top labeled SPDIF. Will this accept a 3.5 mm male Toslink mini plug as shown below?

KabelDirekt (15 feet) Mini TOSLINK Optical Digital Audio Cable - PRO Series https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GZQWO66/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_3-GKCbSX2KHMP

Yes sir

 

[tunes]

Yes sir

Perfect. Thanks for the affirmation.