DX240 DAP. DAC ES9038PRO - NEW: AMP8MK2S .****** NEW Firmware! 2.01 *******

[ehjie]

I really don't like to speculate but
In order for the amp8 to be usable, the bottom plate (for the amp8) will most likely have to be bought as a separate item (lol)

(ctto Musin)

Replace bottom plate (comes together with the sides) with the 240 type and remove the back cover...

 

[Whitigir]

I really don't like to speculate but
In order for the amp8 to be usable, the bottom plate (for the amp8) will most likely have to be bought as a separate item (lol)

(ctto Musin)

Replace bottom plate (comes together with the sides) with the 240 type and remove the back cover...

It should be optional, but even if it cost a few $ more, in order to use older modules is worth it.

The one thing I am sure of is that from technical specs, the ES9028Pro is spec at 135db using Mono implementations and the ES9038Pro is 132Db using 8 channel implementations

 

[ExpatinJapan]

I really don't like to speculate but
In order for the amp8 to be usable, the bottom plate (for the amp8) will most likely have to be bought as a separate item (lol)

(ctto Musin)

Replace bottom plate (comes together with the sides) with the 240 type and remove the back cover...

Yes.
There will either have to be included several versions in the box or to buy individually or as a set( module cases)

how many variations are there from DX200/DX220
?



Strictly speaking about the amp cases.

stocks amp1/amp1 mk2 and amp6 (dx150) have three holes.

amp 2, 3, 5, 7 have two holes.

amps 4/4s/8/8ex have one 4.4mm hole.

So three cases needed -

if we dont count the DX240 amp case which seems to have larger holes than earlier module versions in the module case.

 

[horatiu]

The one thing I am sure of is that from technical specs, the ES9028Pro is spec at 135db using Mono implementations and the ES9038Pro is 132Db using 8 channel implementations

So no audible difference in terms of DR.
I haven't looked at specs but I suspect 1xES9038Pro uses less power than 2xES9028Pro, which is good.
1 separate DAC per channel might give you better stereo imaging, but that's just speculation.

 

[Whitigir]

So no audible difference in terms of DR.
I haven't looked at specs but I suspect 1xES9038Pro uses less power than 2xES9028Pro, which is good.
1 separate DAC per channel might give you better stereo imaging, but that's just speculation.

It depends on the amplifications and crosstalk of the whole design. But that is said, the dx220 and 240 has similar paper specs

 

[weexisttocease]

Pre sale in China offers a discount, a leather case and a adapter amp card.

 

[horatiu]

Sorry for the potentially silly question: what is the difference between Amp8 and Amp12?

 

[ehjie]

Amp 8 is for the 200 series dap - dx200, 220. We shall very soon see how it fits in the incoming 240
Amp 12 is for the 300 series dap - dx300

 

[ehjie]

Amp8

Amp12

(ctto)
Both sport 4.4mm Pentaconn Jpn Phones out for their respective dap series

 

[horatiu]

Sorry guys, I meant as implementation.

I know Amp8 is for dx200 series (I have the dx220 with amp8) and amp12 is for dx300.

 

[Whitigir]

Amp8 is an older architecture where as Amp12 is an improved version of it with better power supplies and output transistors. Both are discrete output

 

[horatiu]

Is Amp8 Class A? I know Amp12 is but I can't find this information for Amp8.

 

[Lumithium]

https://www.dma-audio.com/products/ibasso-dx240

Pricing is $7888 HKD, so about $1k USD

 

[monsieurfromag3]

Here goes in the EU, 900€ from Audiophonics.
That store often sells slightly cheaper than MSRP but that’s the ballpark.

 

[ehjie]

LOL, was thinking amp9 under experiment.

Until I read the reply by Musin, it's a stock amp8...