[Animagus]

From my experience with iBasso (i had 4 iBasso daps), i would say that the staging and the separation is their specialty. Always very impressive.

I have the DX160 and it definitely punches above its weight in this regard.

 

[Sound Eq]

hi can you please share

what settings u use on uapp to play hi res with bit perfect ?

also what is the most amp module with dx240 ?

 

[aaf evo]

Any more impressions to share anyone ?

 

[Ichos]

Not yet but soon enough....

 

[7onyMustDive]

Random question but can the DX240 be plugged into a Mac or Windows PC as a usb dac without installing any drivers?

Also say if I connected the DX240 through Bluetooth to an iPhone, playing Tidal— would changing the volume on the iPhone also change the volume on the DX240?

 

[Ben86]

I really need a clear review for dx240 against dx300 for SQ comparison. My local dealer has the last units of dx300 and I need to hurry with my decision...need to to know which one has better sound quality overall...

 

[Ichos]

I really need a clear review for dx240 against dx300 for SQ comparison. My local dealer has the last units of dx300 and I need to hurry with my decision...need to to know which one has better sound quality overall...

I will test briefly tonight, only with FiiO FD7 and provide some brief impressions.

 

[jamato8]

I have been using the PortaPro with the 240 for the past few days. The best I have heard from them. Very impressive, good staging, quality bass and decent size of stage. Oh not as large as some other full sized phones but very acceptable. And for 50 dollars! I do modify my PPro by increasing the size of the holes over the drivers and use foam pads that have about a 3/4/8mm sized hole in the center. Great stuff, and it is all so very light!

 

[businessair]

Hi, where to buy footprints(amp cases)? Tried to found on AliExpress, no result(

 

[Ichos]

A brief comparison between the DX 300 Amp 11 mki vs DX240 with the FiiO FD7 (balanced nozzle).
Roughly matched by ear , the DX240 has less than 30 hours of playing time.
Both have linear frequency response without deviating from the flat line.
Extension is equally great for both of them and there is no noticable roll off not in the bass nor in the highs.
Similarities end here.
The main difference is in timbre and presentation, like comparing an expensive vinyl set up vs a good sounding DAC.
The DX300 is considerably more organic and analogue like sound with very natural texture.
More full bodied and larger in the presentation, fuller, meatier.
Bass is better controlled, more tight and firm, still with fuller body and far greater macro dynamics.
Voices and instruments sound more lifelike , closer to reality , more engaging , more musical.
The DX300 is closer to the listener while the DX240 places him slightly farther from the stage.
The DX300 is finer, more articulated and resolving better micro details.
The DX240 is leaner and compared is sounding a bit artificial (only when compared).
The DX300 is throwing a wider and considerably deeper soundstage, holography is much better and is a master in communication the ambience and reverberation of the recording.
The DX300 is definitely the better player.
There is absolutely no doubt.
But it is almost two times more expensive and the DX240 form factor is simply unbeatable.
If cash and space / portability is not of a problem then go grab a DX300 while stock lasts.
For the other, the DX240 is sounding just great without breaking the bank and it fits everywhere.

@Ben86

 

[jamato8]

A brief comparison between the DX 300 Amp 11 mki vs DX240 with the FiiO FD7 (balanced nozzle).
Roughly matched by ear , the DX240 has less than 30 hours of playing time.
Both have linear frequency response without deviating from the flat line.
Extension is equally great for both of them and there is no noticable roll off not in the bass nor in the highs.
Similarities end here.
The main difference is in timbre and presentation, like comparing an expensive vinyl set up vs a good sounding DAC.
The DX300 is considerably more organic and analogue like sound with very natural texture.
More full bodied and larger in the presentation, fuller, meatier.
Bass is better controlled, more tight and firm, still with fuller body and far greater macro dynamics.
Voices and instruments sound more lifelike , closer to reality , more engaging , more musical.
The DX300 is closer to the listener while the DX240 places him slightly farther from the stage.
The DX300 is finer, more articulated and resolving better micro details.
The DX240 is leaner and compared is sounding a bit artificial (only when compared).
The DX300 is throwing a wider and considerably deeper soundstage, holography is much better and is a master in communication the ambience and reverberation of the recording.
The DX300 is definitely the better player.
There is absolutely no doubt.
But it is almost two times more expensive and the DX240 form factor is simply unbeatable.
If cash and space / portability is not of a problem then go grab a DX300 while stock lasts.
For the other, the DX240 is sounding just great without breaking the bank and it fits everywhere.

@Ben86

You need more time on the DX240. To me, it is much closer than that. I could live with either.

 

[Tomm11]

You need more time on the DX240. To me, it is much closer than that. I could live with either.

I preferred the DX220 over the 300 so I imagine I'd prefer the 240 over it as well (or more). I keep reading about the 2X price difference between 240 and 300 but it's more like $300 here in the USA. I can't imagine the 300 costing double the 240.

 

[14christ]

@Ichos that's the best comparison I've read yet. Thank you for your thoughts and impressions and excellent analogy.

 

[soundblast75]

We have a big contradiction of reviews

 

[Ojisan]

Haha, my 240 just arrived

I do like the DX300Max but I did not like DX300 mk1 even though it had much better clarity than DX220. Still have DX220. Let's see which camp I fall into