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[Whitigir]

Do any of you guys know the power output of the dx340 at 16ohm, 12ohm and 8ohm?

Just use this

Wattage calculator

4,799mW@8 ohm ? And so on ?

 

[Peekayoh]

I understand what you are saying. Its a pipe dream haha Have to settle with battery pack or Anker for portable use. SQ wise I am very happy with DX340. I just need to avoid hearing the DX360 when it comes out. What I don't know cant mess with what I have now. I don't see how much the DX360 is going to improve. The 340 is already top of the line for me SQ wise. I am not going to spend +1500 to chase 5% better. Does not make any sense. Getting a different IEM could get me more than 5% likely for less money.

So you say now. Damn, that's what we all say,, Now!

 

[mattclarke18]

So you say now. Damn, that's what we all say,, Now!

The 340 is honestly is the first DAP that really satisfies me. The vast halograohic stage alone draws me in like a black hole and then add in all the micro details. I doubled down and own two Dx340s - over $3k. One is going to be used for testing and spare and will only be used at home.

 

[Peekayoh]

The 340 is honestly is the first DAP that really satisfies me. The vast halograohic stage alone draws me in like a black hole and then add in all the micro details. I doubled down and own two Dx340s - over $3k. One is going to be used for testing and spare and will only be used at homeBe nice to have that disposable income.

Be nice to have that disposable income. If I did, one portable and one as Desktop with PB5 and LPSU.

 

[Stouthart]

Got my AMP14 faceplate yesterday. Those screws are small...my reading glasses barely did the trick Anyway, perfect fit. It seems the DX340 needs 2-3 seconds on first playback (after cold boot/restart) to identify the card. Curious to hear from others if they experience the same.

First impressions: more similarities than differences between AMP14 & AMP15. I do hear harder hitting bass (especially with EDM) though, and a slightly wider soundstage, as well as a tiny bit of extra warmth in the mids. With only ±24 hours on the clock, it's probably too early to draw conclusions. But so far, so good!

 

[DingDongMonster]

Got my AMP14 faceplate yesterday. Those screws are small...my reading glasses barely did the trick Anyway, perfect fit. It seems the DX340 needs 2-3 seconds on first playback (after cold boot/restart) to identify the card. Curious to hear from others if they experience the same.

First impressions: more similarities than differences between AMP14 & AMP15. I do hear harder hitting bass (especially with EDM) though, and a slightly wider soundstage, as well as a tiny bit of extra warmth in the mids. With only ±24 hours on the clock, it's probably too early to draw conclusions. But so far, so good!

Nice. Has anyone tried the mod cards on the 340 yet?

 

[vanhalen26]

I only have IEMs and none require high/super gain. I just love the super gain sound. They all would work fine with low gain. Many IEMs really scale well. It all comes down to preference. I just love that Anker solution and likely get that when I have some cash. Buying 2 DX340's in the same week was a hit to the bank account.

What does that mean when you say an IEM scales well.

I just thought if an IEM sounds good on low or medium gain, no sense in over driving it with high gain. Or in this case super gain. I’m not sure where the sweet spot is on best sound.

So on my DX300 I tend to use low or medium with both my U12T and IER Z1R. I would expect the same from the DX340.

I may have to wait a little to order, the Cnd dollar is getting hammered by all the tariff talks. I’m pretty sure it’ll blow over in a few weeks.

 

[Whitigir]

What does that mean when you say an IEM scales well.

I just thought if an IEM sounds good on low or medium gain, no sense in over driving it with high gain. Or in this case super gain. I’m not sure where the sweet spot is on best sound.

So on my DX300 I tend to use low or medium with both my U12T and IER Z1R. I would expect the same from the DX340.

I may have to wait a little to order, the Cnd dollar is getting hammered by all the tariff talks. I’m pretty sure it’ll blow over in a few weeks.

Gains is about higher voltage feeds. It depends on the amplifications design. Some products has not so well implemented Voltage regulations to go from 3.5V into 8V for example, then sensitive IEMS have noises or encountering downgrading on the overall performances.

That is why you are having the impressions that you posted about

Super Gain is a new mode for 340 out of all Ibasso product. Or Desktop mode lile the like of Fiio. It allows the amp to run off from external higher voltage sources and have higher operational voltage. Gain is not about loudness alone, but about the overall scalability from the architecturals of the amplification stage.

Myself and others who have tried it, perceived improvements by plugging in the walwart provided from the box. Dedicatedly built Linear PowerSupply Unit also scales up even further.

Give it a try, it doesnt hurt, as everything is provided. If you cant tell the differences, dont bother. At least if you paid for it and it is a feature, it is worth giving a try isnt it ?

Just my 2 cents

 

[vanhalen26]

Gains is about higher voltage feeds. It depends on the amplifications design. Some products has not so well implemented Voltage regulations to go from 3.5V into 8V for example, then sensitive IEMS have noises or encountering downgrading on the overall performances.

That is why you are having the impressions that you posted about

Super Gain is a new mode for 340 out of all Ibasso product. Or Desktop mode lile the like of Fiio. It allows the amp to run off from external higher voltage sources and have higher operational voltage. Gain is not about loudness alone, but about the overall scalability from the architecturals of the amplification stage.

Myself and others who have tried it, perceived improvements by plugging in the walwart provided from the box. Dedicatedly built Linear PowerSupply Unit also scales up even further.

Give it a try, it doesnt hurt, as everything is provided. If you cant tell the differences, dont bother. At least if you paid for it and it is a feature, it is worth giving a try isnt it ?

Just my 2 cents

And you won’t damage an IEM with that much voltage?

What gain did you use back on your DX300 for IEMs?

 

[DAPpower]

What does that mean when you say an IEM scales well

I can't speak in technical terms since I'm not too knowledgeable but with certain IEMs such as the Annihilator 2023 and Campfire Audio Astroliths ect. They're a bit more harder to drive than most higher sensitivity IEMs.

They require a bit more power for dynamics and resolution to really come out. The beefier your AMP section is whether it's a standalone desktop AMP, or a AMP section on a DAC/AMP or in a portable DAP they can provide more overhead juice to increase the scaling effect even more from my experience.

On more sensitive IEMs this effect also exist but to a much lesser degree since the overall loudness is reached more easily.

On my $7 FiiO JD10 IEMs I have to use Medium Gain on the DX340 but on my Astroliths I have the DX340 on High AMP Gain and High DAC gain to get the best clarity, resolution and dynamics.
Back when I had the Annihilator 2023, I had to use High Gain on the DX320 with AMP12EXN-S.

 

[ToneDeafMonk]

And you won’t damage an IEM with that much voltage?

What gain did you use back on your DX300 for IEMs?

It won't damage the gear but what you will notice , is that it will be harder to fine tune the volume 0-100 as it will sound like it is taking much larger steps.

 

[Whitigir]

And you won’t damage an IEM with that much voltage?

What gain did you use back on your DX300 for IEMs?

Dc Supergain and using Amp with Low gain, you will be fine.

I use low gain on Dx300/320X. But they are designed very differently. My IEM is Z1R, so it isnt super sensitive.

DC super gain only is for DC input. Red circled. In this picture it is grey out as I dont have it plugged in. But it will be automativally switched on since I leave it on, when plugged.

Amp gains is Blue circled

 

[gc335]

I tried to find the answer in the thread but didn't see anyone speak to it.... I have a M8T in for review right now. Initial impressions are very good. However, for my personal preferences, soundstage depth is a trait that I really like. Can anyone comment on stage depth between the N6iii (either module) and the DX340?

 

[Whitigir]

I tried to find the answer in the thread but didn't see anyone speak to it.... I have a M8T in for review right now. Initial impressions are very good. However, for my personal preferences, soundstage depth is a trait that I really like. Can anyone comment on stage depth between the N6iii (either module) and the DX340?

I havent heard the N6iii but took a quick lool out of curiosity about technical specs that corelated to staging

340 crosstalk 138-140db
N6iii channel separation 80-110db

 

[gc335]

I havent heard the N6iii but took a quick lool out of curiosity about technical specs that corelated to staging

340 crosstalk 138-140db
N6iii channel separation 80-110db

Thanks! I'm assuming that the higher the number the better/deeper the staging? If I don't pick up a DX340, I'll check it out at CanJam NYC.