[makkusu2021]

I plan on it. I was going the dongle route, but this and the Sony walkman around the same price have perked my interest. I use Apple Music (lossless & hi-res), so streaming support is essential. One thing I shouldn't have disregarded is that this is a very healthy resale community. As niche as it is. Always have to remind myself that when taking the plunge for the more expensive gear.

FYI, I owned a DX200 (which should be running android 8.0 as I remember), a DAP released 5 years ago, till Mar this year. Apple Music worked on it without problem, although the UI is a little bit laggy due to the hardware power. At least it worked better than my iPad mini 6 for Apple Music.

Given DX320 is Android 11, I guess it would work for at least 4 - 5 years.

 

[subguy812]

Waiting for some Cayin N8ii comparisons as soon as more DX320 hit in the wild. Drivability is important. The ability to drive IEMs as well as headphones. By drive I am referring to authority, not increased volume.

The SP2000 had 6Vrms balanced in comparison, I saw this has slightly over 7Vrms. Is that correct?

 

[RIGATIO]

Waiting for some Cayin N8ii comparisons as soon as more DX320 hit in the wild. Drivability is important. The ability to drive IEMs as well as headphones. By drive I am referring to authority, not increased volume.

The SP2000 had 6Vrms in balanced in comparison, I saw this has slightly over 7Vrms. Is that correct?

Correct.

 

[AnalogandDigital]

Correct.

New AK Kann MAX has 15 Vrms ...

 

[German Expat in Vietnam]

New AK Kann MAX has 15 Vrms ...

Than buy it

 

[AnalogandDigital]

Than buy it

I have AK Kann Alpha already ... 12 Vrms

 

[subguy812]

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

 

[RIGATIO]

I have AK Kann Alpha already ... 12 Vrms

Yeah 12 Vrms but the sound is flat and boring Not bad by any means but not the dx300 level, even with stock amp.

 

[RIGATIO]

I have AK Kann Alpha already ... 12 Vrms

This MAX version looks interesting. Its even bit thinner than the Kann Alpha.

 

[German Expat in Vietnam]

I have AK Kann Alpha already ... 12 Vrms

Better you buy the new one with 15 Vms

 

[RIGATIO]

Better you buy the new one with 15 Vms

Its not a bad idea for someone who wants to have all in one, for both earbuds and full-size headphones. And it seems even more portable than the actual Kann Alpha. Not to mention the m17
It has quad ESS ES9038Q2M, 32-bit/768kHz and DSD512.

 

[audiobot]

On the DX320 coaxial output, can I simply connect it to my Kef LS50 Wireless II coaxial input and play lossless/hires offline files from Apple Music? This will cement my decision to purchase this PMP. Apple Music is not streaming lossless via Airplay 2 currently. I've been listening off my Apple TV for lossless.

 

[Whitigir]

On the DX320 coaxial output, can I simply connect it to my Kef LS50 Wireless II coaxial input and play lossless/hires offline files from Apple Music? This will cement my decision to purchase this PMP. Apple Music is not streaming lossless via Airplay 2 currently. I've been listening off my Apple TV for lossless.

I don’t see why not, as long as you have the cables

 

[audiobot]

I don’t see why not, as long as you have the cables

Awesome. Thank you sir.

 

[German Expat in Vietnam]

Its not a bad idea for someone who wants to have all in one, for both earbuds and full-size headphones. And it seems even more portable than the actual Kann Alpha. Not to mention the m17
It has quad ESS ES9038Q2M, 32-bit/768kHz and DSD512.

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.