wizzman121
100+ Head-Fier
You will not regret it, I promise!amp8mk2se shipped out! you guys indirectly suckered me into it.
DX240 DAP. DAC ES9038PRO - NEW: AMP8MK2S .****** NEW Firmware! 2.01 *******
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jamato8
Headphoneus Supremus
Have you compared the i300 to the i400? I have both now but haven't had the time to compare. At first, not a direct comparison, i400 seemed a little brighter.
DJ Core
500+ Head-Fier
You have to let your brain adjust...use it for 1 week to get what it's really doing. To my ears, i400 is faster as in I hear various bass details I couldn't pickup with older card, i400 sounds smoother yet giving more details and a bigger dynamic 3D space vs i300 model. This is via AMP8MK2. MK2s is more precise vs OG MK2 so both have their use cases.
DJ Core
500+ Head-Fier
DJ Core
500+ Head-Fier
Mouser is also way more expensive
don't forget to share your experience when you get it. Was it worth to get. I especially interested in low end reproduction quality. Not quantity wise but more quality. As i feel all amps with 240 tuned and gives different low end. Amp 1 mk 3 (have heard, good bass, rumbly, more quantity than neutrall, control quite good but not top ), amp 8 first gen (had and heard, boosted bass, quite good controlled ), am8 mk2 (heard briefly, some say bass is a little bloaty with that), amp8 mk2s (possibly will get if it is worth), amp8 ex (have, using it, neutral, more controlled bass). From what i heard ex version i like the most at the moment as it is more to neutral side also controlled quite good and punchy. So wonder how mk2s is compared to all previous amps.amp8mk2se shipped out! you guys indirectly suckered me into it.
Yea I'll share my thoughts when I get it in. Looks like it'll arrive early to mid next week via DHL.
For owners having experience with dx320 vs dx240, can you please share general differences?
From what I gather the 240 may be more neutral overall, but of course I could be wrong.
I am really enjoying the smaller form factor on the 240 for travel purposes.
advice appreciated!
From what I gather the 240 may be more neutral overall, but of course I could be wrong.
I am really enjoying the smaller form factor on the 240 for travel purposes.
advice appreciated!
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DJ Core
500+ Head-Fier
AMP8MKII is the same way but for you, having never owned it makes sense why you see AMP8MKII Special Edition this way.
dumpsterfire
100+ Head-Fier
With which amps? With the stock amps, DX240 is edgy and IMO harsh. I did not enjoy it. With its stock amp, the DX320 is smooth without sacrificing detail. The other available amps will change the sound from there.
For form factor and ergonomics, no contest, DX240 all day long.
I plan to use stock cable for a while so for the dx240, is there alternative amps for 3.5mm? Unpopular question I am sure, haha.
AMP8MKII has both 3.5mm and 4.4mm.
AGranada
New Head-Fier
I would like to ask you, what are your favorite headphones with DX240?
I am currently using Grado RS2 and LETSHUOESR S12. Before I used the Ibasso iT03, but now I find them very congested, without air.
I am currently using Grado RS2 and LETSHUOESR S12. Before I used the Ibasso iT03, but now I find them very congested, without air.
First night impressions of the Amp8 MK2S:
I've only had this for a few hours. Been playing it off and on for the evening paired with my Empire Ears Odin IEMs.
During the workday, I was using the Odins with the normal Amp8MK2, and went home and unpackaged the MK2s and been listening to same tracks later.
First thing that jumped out at me was a more neutral, and relaxed sound. It's not as bloomy as the Amp8MK2, with more controlled bass and low end. While it still tracks warm, it has a nice sweet and extended treble that is gentle and defined. Its smoother than the Amp1 for sure, and it reminds me a bit of the Amp3Mod, but I only briefly used it mostly due to the lack of 2.5mm cables.
I will probably do more direct, or as direct as I can comparisons between MK2 and MK2s (as it does take a few minutes to turn off, detach a module and put a new one back on and re-fasten it, and then reboot. But so far, I do like what I hear.
I've only had this for a few hours. Been playing it off and on for the evening paired with my Empire Ears Odin IEMs.
During the workday, I was using the Odins with the normal Amp8MK2, and went home and unpackaged the MK2s and been listening to same tracks later.
First thing that jumped out at me was a more neutral, and relaxed sound. It's not as bloomy as the Amp8MK2, with more controlled bass and low end. While it still tracks warm, it has a nice sweet and extended treble that is gentle and defined. Its smoother than the Amp1 for sure, and it reminds me a bit of the Amp3Mod, but I only briefly used it mostly due to the lack of 2.5mm cables.
I will probably do more direct, or as direct as I can comparisons between MK2 and MK2s (as it does take a few minutes to turn off, detach a module and put a new one back on and re-fasten it, and then reboot. But so far, I do like what I hear.
I use and really like it with edition xs, and it is pretty amazing combination. My amp is ex version but still it is 8 bassed. So i have pretty linear with good control low end and very good extended treble. But as xs is more bright in trebble this combination doesnt mask it, it gives truth character of headphones. So getting good soundstage, imaging, clear , overal very balanced , refference sound but not warm or tubby. I think mk2 or 2s amps should give more warmth. Overal i think 240 with 8 amps are one of few daps that could give such planars as xs enoughf current for them to become alive and fully sounding. This shows how good these discrete ibasso amps are made.
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