[Hiltonk]

Where do you get the Figure number of 8Vrms?
is there new AMP 8?
I checked in the ibasso web still 6.2 Vrms which is the same of AMp1Mk2

I stand corrected - I miss-read the 8v +/- high voltage swing marketing - it is indeed 6.2 Vrms balanced. But still with much higher current capability of upto 2700mA max current.

 

[AlexRv]

Hiltonk, I believe only to my ears and not numbers))) And that’s not only my opinion)

 

[panasonicst60]

Just got a DX220 to "replace" my DX150 that I left on a plane. Very happy and pair it with a Amp7 as my DX150. However, the compared with DX150, the volume knob is terrible. It is so thin that when pair with the leather case, it is very hard to use. Hope ibasso can improve in future models. While the quality of the leather material is really nice, the design is also terrible compared to DX150. It doesn't secure the player properly that the DX220 will slide within the case.

I am awaiting a TPU case from China. Hope that will be better.

I put them side by side for comparison.



However, the screen quality for DX220 is Significantly better than DX150.

Did you order from taobao? My tracking shows at transshipment warehouse. And it says I have to pay for some transfer fee. But I don't know how or where to pay or how to contact anyone. Because everything is not in English. I just asked for a refund. Hopefully this tpu case shows up elsewhere...


What does yours show in tracking?

 

[JamesKH]

Just my AMP9 today. Upon i started to play the song, the hiss is very obvious on my Solaris which I hardly heard in Stock AMP. Medium gain, low gain produce hiss.

I have the same setup but on high gain - no hiss. Have Solaris 2.5mm balanced going to 3.5mm adapter (PW Audio) into DX229. No hiss.

 

[fokta]

I have the same setup but on high gain - no hiss. Have Solaris 2.5mm balanced going to 3.5mm adapter (PW Audio) into DX229. No hiss.

Now, this is interesting...
Is it warm? compare with what amp u use now?

 

[Whitigir]

Amp8 and amp1mk2 are the same in terms of power to drive Diana (as for me - high gain and 120 volume) and they can drive Diana. But if You compare the sound from dx220 and Hugo, there comes understanding, that dx220 can’t drive them.

I have no experiences with Diana, I use Hd800s and Amp8 can blast my ears. Is Diana that much harder to drive ?

 

[Ojisan]

I have the same setup but on high gain - no hiss. Have Solaris 2.5mm balanced going to 3.5mm adapter (PW Audio) into DX229. No hiss.

How many hours do you have on Amp9?

Mine (just got it Monday) was a hiss monster out of the box with Andromeda. Better after 15 hours but noticeable. Much worse than hiss on M11. Hoping it will improve with time. It’s fine with headphones though.

 

[JamesKH]

How many hours do you have on Amp9?

Mine (just got it Monday) was a hiss monster out of the box with Andromeda. Better after 15 hours but noticeable. Much worse than hiss on M11. Hoping it will improve with time. It’s fine with headphones though.

Just received it yesterday...so probably about five hours total. Was totally expecting the hiss and was willing to live with it...seemed like a foregone conclusion after reading so much about it here. But nothing.

 

[JamesKH]

Now, this is interesting...
Is it warm? compare with what amp u use now?

Was using A1MK2 until yesterday when i received A9. Running a little less warm than A1MK2. Battery life is definitely better. Cable is ALO Superlitz 2.5mm balanced to PW 3.5mm adapter in case anyone wants to try to recreate.

 

[AlexRv]

I have no experiences with Diana, I use Hd800s and Amp8 can blast my ears. Is Diana that much harder to drive ?

It’s not the problem with volume, amp8 can make Diana shout) It’s about music quality, with Hugo You close Your eyes and sense the music, and with dx220 - just hear the music)

 

[panasonicst60]

It’s not the problem with volume, amp8 can make Diana shout) It’s about music quality, with Hugo You close Your eyes and sense the music, and with dx220 - just hear the music)

Sounds like you like the warmer sound signature on the Hugo?

 

[Whitigir]

Sounds like you like the warmer sound signature on the Hugo?

I think he needs DMP-Z1 for his preferences and demanding headphones

 

[lhydavid]

Van Nuys N8 case would be good fit for DX229 as well.

there are alternatives, if you like your DX220 a little more low slung.
I post 3 here today.

1) EVA case measuring 16cm by 11cm by 4.5cm.
Has the most protection, though is also the most bulky of the 3.
Everything closes well with room to spare.
The elastic band holding the dx220 is slightly loose, but nothing that would jeapardize the unit.
If you're using a straight jack, it will need to be unplugged.



2) Draw string pouch in with double mesh (coarse outer and fine inner)
Very comfortable to hold. Lots of ventilation. Even the iems can go in and the drawstring
can be closed completely with no issues. Easily pocketable. There pouch itself
has a slightly spongy / compressible feeling.



3) Just a sponge type, form fitting pouch. The dx220 sits well inside completely with about
an inch of headroom/space left at the top. The iems will not be secure though.
Though it is also comfortable to hold and easily pocketable.


Of the 3, I like 2 the best, though I use 3 as well, but have to carry a separate iem case.
I use 1 for longer travels.

The total cost of all these 3 cases are no more than USD 40 and easily replaceable where I live

 

[Whitigir]

It’s not the problem with volume, amp8 can make Diana shout) It’s about music quality, with Hugo You close Your eyes and sense the music, and with dx220 - just hear the music)

I think you are talking about sound signatures and performances, not really drivability. I tuned DX220EX and Amp8EX based on HD800S usages and experiences with other headphones systems, but mainly my HD800S and Stax SR009-009S.

See, 2700mA capable is not something you should look down on

I don’t want to encourage you to get a modified unit, especially when EX modifications is very hard to come by, unless you are into DIY or able to find a technician. But I just want to let you know that DX220 and Amp8 totally has the capability to drive, and perform with fullsizes headphones. Because I was once there, so EX happened.

The next commercially available and invasive modifications someone can have would have to be from Fidelizer . It is not my modifications of EX, but it should theoretically bring the potentials out of the DX220 and Amp8 as a platform.

 

[bsphong]

It’s not the problem with volume, amp8 can make Diana shout) It’s about music quality, with Hugo You close Your eyes and sense the music, and with dx220 - just hear the music)

Agree with you. My 320ohms Ve Zen earbud is loud with amp8 and music quality is only moderate. But driven easily by the "swapping" amp9 and has very excellent music quality.