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

[Whitigir]

Faceplates to convert DX200/220 amp modules to DX240 will be sold separately, $20 each. And there are total of 3 to cover all amp modules:

Awesome!! You already have them all ?

 

[weexisttocease]

Faceplates to convert DX200/220 amp modules to DX240 will be sold separately, $20 each. And there are total of 3 to cover all amp modules:

It only has in black?

 

[Whitigir]

It only has in black?

That is probably his demo units. There should be offered in different colors that matches up with the chassis

 

[monsieurfromag3]

I wonder what iBasso have up their sleeve in terms of MkII modules; the default Amp1 is already a MkIII (btw what’s the MkII? The DX300’s module is called 11, not 1). There won’t be R2R as is in fashion, since the 240’s DAC is locked as was the 220’s, but I for one am eager to hear about tube amplification and exotic topologies

 

[Whitigir]

I wonder what iBasso have up their sleeve in terms of MkII modules; the default Amp1 is already a MkIII (btw what’s the MkII? The DX300’s module is called 11, not 1). There won’t be R2R as is in fashion, since the 240’s DAC is locked as was the 220’s, but I for one am eager to hear about tube amplification and exotic topologies

Amp1 originally went with DX200
Amp1 MKII went with DX220
Amp1 MKIII goes with Dx240

 

[twister6]

Awesome!! You already have them all ?

Just got a shipping notification.

 

[javahut]

Faceplates to convert DX200/220 amp modules to DX240 will be sold separately, $20 each. And there are total of 3 to cover all amp modules:

And when you say "all amp modules", you mean 1 thru 8... but not 9?

 

[twister6]

And when you say "all amp modules", you mean 1 thru 8... but not 9?

Correct, amp1-8 only. You will have to open the case of amp1-8, take pwb out, and attach the new faceplate mount. This way, amp1-8 will look open like amp11-12 (DX300) for use with DX240. I'm only guessing/speculating, but due to NuTube module in amp9, perhaps these "conversion" steps are not feasible or iBasso worries about people messing them up.

 

[ExpatinJapan]

A few unboxing audio pron shots of the DX240



Bonus box







More shots on headpie

 

[weexisttocease]

Good to see the green amp card adapters. The leather case looks nice.

 

[ExpatinJapan]

So what do the tech meisters think about the amp from just looking at it

@Whitigir etc

Amp8 and DX240 amp1mkiii
(Photo from Musin video)



Amp8 and amp8EX
(Headfi photo off google - artist as a young man unknown).



Dx300 amp11mark1



DX300 amp11mark1 and dx300amp11mk2

Dx300 amp12

Full circle back to DX240 amp1mkiii
(Photo from MUsin video)

 

[Whitigir]

Amp1 MkIII is based on a newer upgraded design from the MKII, also with a different tuning. That is as far as I can tell

 

[14christ]

Amp1 MkIII is based on a newer upgraded design from the MKII, also with a different tuning. That is as far as I can tell

But does new translate to better sound is the question.

 

[Tomm11]

I'm curious as to what the DX240 would sound like with Amp1 MKII compared to DX220 with the same amp. Alternatively, what the DX220 would sound like with Amp1 MKIII compared to the DX240 with that same amp. Of course, as has been the case, I don't expect Ibasso to ever offer Amp1 MKIII as a stand alone purchase. But if a few people who end up owning both the 220 and 240 ever get curious enough to do some Amp module swapping between the two players AMP 1 modules, I'd love to read their impressions. I'm guessing that the largest differences between 220 and 240, aside from cosmetics, are going to be battery life and user interface/ user experience. I think that 9028 pro versus 9038 pro will be more of a selling point than a sonic difference. But that aside, just speaking for myself, if it had to be either the 220 or the 240 that traveled with me on a daily basis, I'd upgrade to the 240 just based on battery life alone (assuming it really is significantly longer than the 220), even if they sounded exactly the same. Portable for me means that I can move around the house with it. I rarely bring a DAP with me when I'm out and about. Otherwise ... the quirks and the sometimes buggy, laggy OS (mainly Mango) of the 220 aren't really an issue for me as I only play music off of the micro sd.

ps. I don't mind thick and heavy DAP's. I also have a Kann Alpha (basically a baby brick) and I actually like the chunk and heft of it (keep in mind that I don't take DAP's with me when I leave the house). Size wise, DX240 looks to be pretty nice. But still, I really do prefer the simpler squared off and kind of industrial look and feel of the DX220 (and 150 and 200). Never liked the look of the DX300. It's not that it would be too big or too heavy ... it's too long (or tall).

 

[monsieurfromag3]

ps. I don't mind thick and heavy DAP's. I also have a Kann Alpha (basically a baby brick) and I actually like the chunk and heft of it (keep in mind that I don't take DAP's with me when I leave the house). Size wise, DX240 looks to be pretty nice. But still, I really do prefer the simpler squared off and kind of industrial look and feel of the DX220 (and 150 and 200). Never liked the look of the DX300. It's not that it would be too big or too heavy ... it's too long (or tall).

Sorry I’m just replying to your post-scriptum but I too prefer the 220’s design. I’d go as far as calling it iconic, and it’s one of a precious few I’d say that about. I’m put off by the rounded shape of the 240 which brings to mind the rounded back of older iMacs; toy-like in a way I don’t gel with.
What do you use outside the house?