[RIGATIO]

But you can drive with DX 320 specially with amp 12 also nearly everything. And i think the sound from DX 320 with ROHM chips is much better then with the ESS. Ok i tell sure i not like so much the sound from ESS.

It could be but still the implementation of a dac + amp section determine the final result. For example, the ak sp2kT also has quad ESS and its far from being digital sounding. Its very natural and becomes overly organic when the full tubes are engaged.
Surely the iBasso dx320 will allegedly (but also really) sound the best in comparison, as we all know their sound/price ratio

 

[Doug2507]

In for comparison of DX320 vs N8ii both into C9....

 

[scottm18]

Not to mention the m17
It has quad ESS ES9038Q2M

Not True.. It has dual 9038Pro DACs (8ch full-power desktop-grade chips)....big difference.

 

[RIGATIO]

Not to mention the m17
It has quad ESS ES9038Q2M

Not True.. It has dual 9038Pro DACs (8ch full-power desktop-grade chips)....big difference.

| meant the size.

 

[scottm18]

Didn't want to start an AK vs iBasso war. Just trying to get some comparisons

There's no comparison for me. AK is now the only holdout (Fiio also was at first but finally gave in)...as they steadfastly refuses to support the not-so-underground-anymore SACD ISO format--which nearly all my media is in after painstakingly converting all my original SACDs. You can even download ISO format releases directly from online labels like Pentatonemusic--one of several that realize their convenience. Until they finally add support, AK players aren't even an option.

The DX320 doesn't expressly list direct SACD ISO (DST multichannel is closest option)--but can someone confirm it is supported?

 

[AnalogandDigital]

Better you buy the new one with 15 Vms

Would be nice to drive a Susvara but I think it's still not enough juice ...

 

[AnalogandDigital]

In for comparison of DX320 vs N8ii both into C9....

I think ... but not gonna post it ...

 

[German Expat in Vietnam]

Would be nice to drive a Susvara but I think it's still not enough juice ...

No thats not enough for Susvara

 

[AnalogandDigital]

No thats not enough for Susvara

Probably not as you say
It's 3.5W at 64 Ohm but ...

 

[Whitigir]

Probably not as you say
It's 3.5W at 64 Ohm but ...

Susvara ? People is using it off 150W speaker taps

 

[Doug2507]

I think ... but not gonna post it ...

Do it!

 

[AnalogandDigital]

Susvara ? People is using it off 150W speaker taps

I know ...

 

[AnalogandDigital]

Do it!

I'll do it when both are here
C9 is waiting on his brother
DX320 no clue yet when it will be shipped

 

[NAD Fi]

Didn't want to start an AK vs iBasso war. Just trying to get some comparisons

There's no comparison for me. AK is now the only holdout (Fiio also was at first but finally gave in)...as they steadfastly refuses to support the not-so-underground-anymore SACD ISO format--which nearly all my media is in after painstakingly converting all my original SACDs. You can even download ISO format releases directly from online labels like Pentatonemusic--one of several that realize their convenience. Until they finally add support, AK players aren't even an option.

The DX320 doesn't expressly list direct SACD ISO (DST multichannel is closest option)--but can someone confirm it is supported?

It doesn’t stop there, AK is also refusing to fully embrace Android with improved streaming capabilities. Too many hacks to get apps running and even more hacks to keep apps running.

 

[AnalogandDigital]

It doesn’t stop there, AK is also refusing to fully embrace Android with improved streaming capabilities. Too many hacks to get apps running and even more hacks to keep apps running.

I think it's already changing