I believe that was the "calculated" power output of the amp 8 module based on the voltage into an assumed 32 ohm load (Ibasso never actually stated the load). Since that time Ibasso has been more forthcoming by stating output power as mW into specific load. I think that 878 mW is closer to the actual power for amp8 as well as amp 1MKIII/MKII.
ok to be fair, I don't think your analysis is accurate. Are you comparing from memory when you say this had better dynamics and that sounded better? also, 4.4 usually has better dynamics vs 3.5 output due to more power, etc. you'd need to compare them side by side, using the same IEM's, headphones, Match output, compare 3.5 vs 4.4.Today finally I had a chance to listen DX240 amp1mk3 with my headphones. 3.5 mm Focal Clear and Sennheiser HD650 - not really a good match for me, my DX160 had better synergy with these two headphones by sound signature personally. Audeze-X 2.5mm had better synergy with DX240 with more details, depth, better dynamics and more engaging sound compared to DX160. Overall sound was not something Wow or on a different level for me. It was maybe about 30% better overall than DX160 for me personally, but not a mirracle for sure. Power level output was absolutely the same as DX160, on a high gain comfort level was about 70-80% volume with HD650 via 3.5mm, and 45-55% volume on Audeze LCD-X via 2.5mm. IMO the price 900€ is too high, maybe 700-800€ would be a right spot for such device. Now need to listen Dx300 to compare and choose the right one to purchase...
This reviewer says they're very close depending on AMP used https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/ibasso-dx240.25508/reviews#review-27109
The Headfonia reviewer here: https://www.headfonia.com/ibasso-dx240-review/5/ outright says he prefers the DX240 sound over the DX300 sound due to the dynamics of the new Sabre ES9038 PRO dac.
Haha, I don't think anyone is looking down on it. We just want a portable solution that sounds as good as the DX300 variations. I love being on a flight while enjoying excellent sound. Even turbulence doesn't bother me while my Music is playing.Yes, the Amp8 is more powerful than the Amp1. And on this upgraded optional amp module comparison, the Amp12 on the Dx300 is even more powerful. Amp8 is 6.3Vrms and Amp12 is 8.3Vrms, and that is a huge output differences. Many players are still struggling to put out that clean and powerful 2V differences LOL!
don’t forget the Amp12 LO has a Dynamic Range of 128Db, which is beyond many other DAPs....even beyond DX300Max which is 125Db….the crosstalk is better in Dx300Max still
People, please, don’t look down on Dx312. It is clearly a higher end than Dx240
I have compared both players from the same 3.5mm and 4.4/2.5 outputs as well...as i mentioned, there was about 25-30% overall increase in sound quality IMO, but not a huge upgrade in terms of sound for me...power output was absolutely the same in both players, no increase in terms of power ouput...I can tell what was the most noticable for me: better dynamics, more details, better separation, better depth but not the width. Even more, I could tell that the sound of 240 was a little more on artificial side. From my honest experience I did not notice a huge difference in overall sound quality, maybe it need more burn in, cause it was new demo unit which just arrived to my local audio store. That was just my experience with my headphones, so yours may be different.
Today finally I had a chance to listen DX240 amp1mk3 with my headphones. 3.5 mm Focal Clear and Sennheiser HD650 - not really a good match for me, my DX160 had better synergy with these two headphones by sound signature personally. Audeze-X 2.5mm had better synergy with DX240 with more details, depth, better dynamics and more engaging sound compared to DX160. Overall sound was not something Wow or on a different level for me. It was maybe about 30% better overall than DX160 for me personally, but not a mirracle for sure. Power level output was absolutely the same as DX160, on a high gain comfort level was about 70-80% volume with HD650 via 3.5mm, and 45-55% volume on Audeze LCD-X via 2.5mm. IMO the price 900€ is too high, maybe 700-800€ would be a right spot for such device. Now need to listen Dx300 to compare and choose the right one to purchase...
Lmao!! Close … but how close ? From Japan to the USA or as close as from earth to the Sun ?Meh,…that guy seems like a shill with wooden ears who seems to care more about memes than reviewing…
