[PinkyPowers]

The DC01 can be used out of any USB C port for digital to audio conversion so it works well with a computer or phone.

I notice the bass on the AMP9 is better than I expected. I was listening to a bass line and it was hard to describe it. Not heavy but solid on full and it is like flowing down a river of bass, it flows with the music. The sound is very open and deep. Different from the other AMPs so a nice variety. Portable tube, cool.

I completely agree on the bass. It's most impressive. The best I've yet heard from any of these AMP modules.

 

[fokta]

So what can a listener expect if they were to change from the stock amp on the DX220 to the AMP8 (apart from the 4.4mm connector?)

Low freq (bass) Emphasize.
IMO, AMP1Mk2 delivered good detail bass even rumble, AMP8 can boost that but not to the level of Bass Head wanted .
for me, AMP8 is not WARM...
When Listening to AMP8 for more then 2 weeks, I realized that my cup of tea changes... I seek for MID... and I can tell you AMP1Mk2 Mid is unique...
Well, take this as grain of salt, from a guy who use to love V-Shaped....

 

[icefalkon]

DAMN, I'm not getting mine delivered by DHL until tomorrow. I hate you guys! lol

Yes the DC01 is great to use out of the C Connector on a Windows, Mac, Galaxy phone, etc...

 

[bahamot]

I find AMP8 and tanchjim oxygen produces really darn nice bass. It's not the quantity (not that it's lacking) that Wow me, but it's the quality.

 

[Whitigir]

DAMN, I'm not getting mine delivered by DHL until tomorrow. I hate you guys! lol

Yes the DC01 is great to use out of the C Connector on a Windows, Mac, Galaxy phone, etc...

That is awesome no need to rush!

 

[TP1410]

now. it makes me want to hear it...
although I don't like warm Sound sig... but still..

N6ii had a warm, wet sound signature... it not bad, but i still love neutral sound on dx228 to much )

 

[mwhals]

I am trying to decide on DX220 or QP2R. I would use the DX220 only with the Mango OS as I do not need the other stuff although being able to stream Tidal would be good if I ever get a subscription. Any advice from those that have both or have heard both?

 

[twister6]

DAMN, I'm not getting mine delivered by DHL until tomorrow. I hate you guys! lol

Yes the DC01 is great to use out of the C Connector on a Windows, Mac, Galaxy phone, etc...

Sounds like ours are on the same truck

 

[icefalkon]

Sounds like ours are on the same truck

LOL yeah tell me about it Alex! Damn you DHL!

 

[edwardsean]

Got a sample of the AMP9. Sounds funky at first, soft bass and not transparent or dynamic, an hour in, things really change, 2 hours in and very beautiful sound. Dynamic, transparent and big.

John, my biggest reservation with amp9 was that the SE output might reign in the soundstage.

How is amp9's soundstage compared to amp8, esp. width?

 

[audio123]

LOL yeah tell me about it Alex! Damn you DHL!

It's alright. Still need to wait for the new FW for the DX220 to be fully compatible for AMP9 usage

 

[cycheang]

It's alright. Still need to wait for the new FW for the DX220 to be fully compatible for AMP9 usage

New firmware already available in iBasso China website since yesterday. It has the changelog of AMP 9 compatibility. You may try to download and try it out.
New firmware: V1.12.149

Changelog:

1. Fix the error reporting problem of MQA switching FLAC format;
2, improve the CPU operating frequency;
3, compatible with APM9, optimized playback function;
4, repair probabilistic can not rotate the screen problem;
5, repair the boot animation white edge problem.

Download:
https://pan.baidu.com/s/15KGgaJyRiZ-TUETKS-Vmhg
Pass: wmui

Reference URL: https://ibasso.cn/portfolio/dx220gjandroid8-1v1-1-12-149

Go, go, go....Those have AMP 9 can give a try. Try this new firmware and share your impression of AMP9 vs AMP MK II.

 

[CobraMan]

New firmware already available in iBasso China website since yesterday. It has the changelog of AMP 9 compatibility. You may try to download and try it out.
New firmware: V1.12.149

Changelog:

1. Fix the error reporting problem of MQA switching FLAC format;
2, improve the CPU operating frequency;
3, compatible with APM9, optimized playback function;
4, repair probabilistic can not rotate the screen problem;
5, repair the boot animation white edge problem.

Download:
https://pan.baidu.com/s/15KGgaJyRiZ-TUETKS-Vmhg
Pass: wmui

Reference URL: https://ibasso.cn/portfolio/dx220gjandroid8-1v1-1-12-149

Go, go, go....Those have AMP 9 can give a try. Try this new firmware and share your impression of AMP9 vs AMP MK II.

Interesting - I posted a few hours back in the DX220 FW thread a question to Paul regarding the upcoming FW to support the AMP9 module and asked what else might be included. I also requested a priority on a few items near and dear to me and others as well.

He has not responded there yet but I don't see any of the things I was hoping would be addressed noted above.

We shall see...

Cheers,
Tim

 

[Paul - iBasso]

Interesting - I posted a few hours back in the DX220 FW thread a question to Paul regarding the upcoming FW to support the AMP9 module and asked what else might be included. I also requested a priority on a few items near and dear to me and others as well.

He has not responded there yet but I don't see any of the things I was hoping would be addressed noted above.

We shall see...

Cheers,
Tim

I gave your request to the software team and it will be looked at. I don't have an answer for you right now.

 

[Paul - iBasso]

It's alright. Still need to wait for the new FW for the DX220 to be fully compatible for AMP9 usage

Setting 2 on the digital filters works very well with AMP9.

Play time is about the same as AMP1 MKII for AMP9.