DX260 Digital Audio Player, a New avenue to your music. Preorders have started. Easily replaceable battery. NEW Firmware Update! 2.02

[wakazuki]

Very stupid question as my Micron sd card got delivered: I can't seem to insert the card until the end. Is there a special way? Or is the device faulty? When I try to push more it bounces back..

 

[Paul - iBasso]

Very stupid question as my Micron sd card got delivered: I can't seem to insert the card until the end. Is there a special way? Or is the device faulty? When I try to push more it bounces back..

Please push the card in a little past flush with the surrounding area. Each dap, all of them, is tested to make sure the slot is working.

 

[CactusPete23]

Please push the card in a little past flush with the surrounding area. Each dap, all of them, is tested to make sure the slot is working.

Paul and @wakazuki , FYI: In my experience, Sometimes a long fingernail, a coin edge, or a small tool is needed to push deep enough for the microsd care to "click" into place. This is true for most every device have used. And not related to iBasso specifically. Believe that it is so that the card does not stick out during use...

 

[mattclarke18]

Thanks to great guys at Bloom I have a loaner Dx260 Mk2 arriving by Monday. I will be making guides for it so expect them in the next few weeks. Also will test for any bugs. They are in stock and shipping so get your orders in.

 

[Bigdawg23]

Thanks to great guys at Bloom I have a loaner Dx260 Mk2 arriving by Monday. I will be making guides for it so expect them in the next few weeks. Also will test for any bugs. They are in stock and shipping so get your orders in.

Will definitely be on the lookout for your guides as my DX260 MK2 should be arriving around the same time. Got a good deal on a pair of DCA Aeon Noire that should be here tomorrow.

 

[mattclarke18]

Will definitely be on the lookout for your guides as my DX260 MK2 should be arriving around the same time. Got a good deal on a pair of DCA Aeon Noire that should be here tomorrow.

Says it will be here Friday. I am waiting for something from Paul and then can work on guides. I will test it and see if it has same charging/battery bypass bugs as DX340. Difference for you is you get to keep your DX260 and I will be sending the loaner back but DX340 is so much better for SQ. You can't beat Super Gain and that 1 Bit DAC. At least I do not have to buy a DX260MK2 to make guides which is very nice of Bloom! Now when DX340Max comes out I will want to listen to that one a lot while I have it.

 

[Bigdawg23]

Says it will be here Friday. I am waiting for something from Paul and then can work on guides. I will test it and see if it has same charging/battery bypass bugs as DX340. Difference for you is you get to keep your DX260 and I will be sending the loaner back but DX340 is so much better for SQ. You can't beat Super Gain and that 1 Bit DAC. At least I do not have to buy a DX260MK2 to make guides which is very nice of Bloom! Now when DX340Max comes out I will want to listen to that one a lot while I have it.

Mine arriving Saturday.

 

[mattclarke18]

Mine arriving Saturday.

You may get it tomorrow. Check your tracking. If in Jax you will get tomorrow.

 

[HuoYuanJia]

Says it will be here Friday. I am waiting for something from Paul and then can work on guides. I will test it and see if it has same charging/battery bypass bugs as DX340. Difference for you is you get to keep your DX260 and I will be sending the loaner back but DX340 is so much better for SQ. You can't beat Super Gain and that 1 Bit DAC. At least I do not have to buy a DX260MK2 to make guides which is very nice of Bloom! Now when DX340Max comes out I will want to listen to that one a lot while I have it.

First time I am hearing/reading about the improvement guide.

I am quite satisfied with the sound quality of my stock DX260 - very clean and transparent. I have compared many DAPs in the same price range and it stood out favorably. (Except for some minor issues regarding the UI...)

Does the process only affect the Android experience? Because I only boot my DX260 into MangoOS. (The whole reason for a DAP for me is to stay offline and only manage my personal library. I stream on my iOS devices.)

What happens if there is a firmware update? Does it restore the improvements to stock? Sorry for the n00b questions, but the link in your signature goes straight to the core, I think an introduction to more casual users is needed.

I also noticed the tutorial is using a PC with download links to specific software. I live isolated from Windows, any chance the process also work on macOS or Linux?

Thank you either way, it looks like you put immense time and effort into project. I tap my hat!

 

[buckster666]

First time I am hearing/reading about the improvement guide.

I am quite satisfied with the sound quality of my stock DX260 - very clean and transparent. I have compared many DAPs in the same price range and it stood out favorably. (Except for some minor issues regarding the UI...)

Does the process only affect the Android experience? Because I only boot my DX260 into MangoOS. (The whole reason for a DAP for me is to stay offline and only manage my personal library. I stream on my iOS devices.)

What happens if there is a firmware update? Does it restore the improvements to stock? Sorry for the n00b questions, but the link in your signature goes straight to the core, I think an introduction to more casual users is needed.

I also noticed the tutorial is using a PC with download links to specific software. I live isolated from Windows, any chance the process also work on macOS or Linux?

Thank you either way, it looks like you put immense time and effort into project. I tap my hat!

Likewise i would like to now what effect new firmware would have, or by doing this means we can't upgrade the firmware

 

[mattclarke18]

First time I am hearing/reading about the improvement guide.

I am quite satisfied with the sound quality of my stock DX260 - very clean and transparent. I have compared many DAPs in the same price range and it stood out favorably. (Except for some minor issues regarding the UI...)

Does the process only affect the Android experience? Because I only boot my DX260 into MangoOS. (The whole reason for a DAP for me is to stay offline and only manage my personal library. I stream on my iOS devices.)

What happens if there is a firmware update? Does it restore the improvements to stock? Sorry for the n00b questions, but the link in your signature goes straight to the core, I think an introduction to more casual users is needed.

I also noticed the tutorial is using a PC with download links to specific software. I live isolated from Windows, any chance the process also work on macOS or Linux?

Thank you either way, it looks like you put immense time and effort into project. I tap my hat!

It only does Android, not Mango OS. You may find after optimization Android sounds better. For FW updates I ALWAYS recommend flashing vs OTA. You can buy cheap used windows laptop from Ebay for under $200. If you wish to use MAC you will have to use Stouthart's method. If you root you will have to remove root and enable all disabled modules before doing an OTA. Its not hard to do if you follow my guide.

Full Stock - No optimizations etc with Swissbit and Neutron local play

For those that bought or are interested in DX260Mk2 I just powered on loaner provided by the great people at Bloom so I can make guides.
1. Boots fast - Much faster than DX340
2. New option for DAC - "DAC Analog PS" Class AB and Class H are the options. Fir remains 2x or 4x
3. Digital filters look the same from memory of MK1
4. Has shutdown timer like newest FW for DX340
5. No issues USB C to USB C charging so far unlike DX340
6. Needs to be burned in so can't really comment on SQ much but can really tell difference between DX340 as stage is not nearly as large and notes do not have same impact and level of detail is not the same. Not really a fair comparison as DX340 is much more expensive and I could easily do blind test and know which is 260 and 340. When my DX180 arrives I can do a comparison between those two.
7. No indicator for when DAP is in battery Bypass mode
8. Same quality construction - will take back cover off and do some pics

Pros: Small size and light weight compared to DX340 and NO charging bugs so far!

@Paul - iBasso The DAC Analog PS is not explained in manual. Please tell us more details

 

[Bigdawg23]

It only does Android, not Mango OS. You may find after optimization Android sounds better. For FW updates I ALWAYS recommend flashing vs OTA. You can buy cheap used windows laptop from Ebay for under $200. If you wish to use MAC you will have to use Stouthart's method. If you root you will have to remove root and enable all disabled modules before doing an OTA. Its not hard to do if you follow my guide.

Full Stock - No optimizations etc with Swissbit and Neutron local play

For those that bought or are interested in DX260Mk2 I just powered on loaner provided by the great people at Bloom so I can make guides.
1. Boots fast - Much faster than DX340
2. New option for DAC - "DAC Analog PS" Class AB and Class H are the options. Fir remains 2x or 4x
3. Digital filters look the same from memory of MK1
4. Has shutdown timer like newest FW for DX340
5. No issues USB C to USB C charging so far unlike DX340
6. Needs to be burned in so can't really comment on SQ much but can really tell difference between DX340 as stage is not nearly as large and notes do not have same impact and level of detail is not the same. Not really a fair comparison as DX340 is much more expensive and I could easily do blind test and know which is 260 and 340. When my DX180 arrives I can do a comparison between those two.
7. No indicator for when DAP is in battery Bypass mode
8. Same quality construction - will take back cover off and do some pics

Pros: Small size and light weight compared to DX340 and NO charging bugs so far!

@Paul - iBasso The DAC Analog PS is not explained in manual. Please tell us more details

Will be unpacking mine tomorrow. Hopefully it can drive my DCA Noire X.

 

[mattclarke18]

Will be unpacking mine tomorrow. Hopefully it can drive my DCA Noire X.

If not you can return it and buy a DX340 which will for sure in Super Gain. Its a nice size and weight but DX340 is more analog sounding.

 

[wakazuki]

Anyone notice on stock DX260 that Mango player Flac sounds better than Qobuz high res? Same song, I'm feeling mango is wider, more musical, bass sounds more subtle and just nicer to listen to.
But I like the convenience of streaming services so I'm wondering if there is something that can fix this or it's just what it is?

Edit : tried through Uapp finally and it is much better.
Next step is to add a portable DAC and I am done