DX340 iBasso developed Discret DAC, Easily replaceable batteries, Amp Modules! ***New firmware on 1st page. v1.03 local update. AMP16 NOS Tube amp. Review on the 1st page! 4/6/25

[pshemol]

Hi guys,
I have a problem with my dx340 and need your help because I'm not sure what to do with it.
I have had this DAP for a couple of weeks and mainly I've listened to the music with Arya Stealth and Mega5-EST (both aren't sensitive).
Occasionally I was having cracks on the right side, and to get rid of it I needed to restart DAP.
Since yesterday I have UM Mest mk3 (definitely more sensitive). Now I hear distortions when listening louder and when some bass punch kicks
or saxophone is used with more power (reminds me overdrive effect). Even I can hear cracks when rolling volume knob while playing
I listen to Tidal using UAPP (bit-perfect) or by native Tidal player without any EQ. Even on LG AMP and LG DAC
I have last software 1.03.408
(those Mest mk3 with M11 Plus ESS works fine)

UPDATED
Factory reset helped here.
Looks as some EQ app Wavelet or PEQ from UAPP messed up with sound...

 

[Ichos]

Let the games commence!

AMP16.

 

[vonBaron]

How DX340 (with amp16) pair with Abyss 1266 TC and ISN EBC80?

 

[eugenn]

Hi guys,
I have a problem with my dx340 and need your help because I'm not sure what to do with it.
I have had this DAP for a couple of weeks and mainly I've listened to the music with Arya Stealth and Mega5-EST (both aren't sensitive).
Occasionally I was having cracks on the right side, and to get rid of it I needed to restart DAP.
Since yesterday I have UM Mest mk3 (definitely more sensitive). Now I hear distortions when listening louder and when some bass punch kicks
or saxophone is used with more power (reminds me overdrive effect). Even I can hear cracks when rolling volume knob while playing
I listen to Tidal using UAPP (bit-perfect) or by native Tidal player without any EQ. Even on LG AMP and LG DAC
I have last software 1.03.408
(those Mest mk3 with M11 Plus ESS works fine)

UPDATED
Factory reset helped here.
Looks as some EQ app Wavelet or PEQ from UAPP messed up with sound...

I have had this several times, I think it is a problem with uapp, because it happens when this application is running or was running. It is very dangerous and can damage your hearing

 

[gc335]

I just wanted to let everyone know that Valentinum plans to have the DX340 in hand this month and will make a case for it. I'll keep an eye out. I plan on buying one.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/VALENTINUM?msockid=3fb8aaac8e2467e90fefbb858f0466db

 

[jamato8]

I read a lot about the AMP14 to AMP16 comparisons. They don't sound anything alike, which is nice. For me, they offer excellent differences and while I could describe all of this, part of the fun is hearing it for yourself. The one thing I did notice about the AMP16 is you have to give it time. The detail increases quite bit and it becomes more concise in sound than out of the box. The bass improves quite a bit and it really opens up. It is fun to have the choice of either one!

 

[javahut]

I read a lot about the AMP14 to AMP16 comparisons. They don't sound anything alike, which is nice. For me, they offer excellent differences and while I could describe all of this, part of the fun is hearing it for yourself. The one thing I did notice about the AMP16 is you have to give it time. The detail increases quite bit and it becomes more concise in sound than out of the box. The bass improves quite a bit and it really opens up. It is fun to have the choice of either one!

Can you opine further on the main differences you perceive between 14 vs 16?

I have 16 but am still enjoying 15, so haven't started burning-in 16 yet. And I've ordered 14 but it's not yet arrived.

Just curious about perceptions of 14 vs 16 before I have a chance to find out for myself.

Thanks.

 

[Ichos]

Right from the beginning, the most notable difference between the AMP16 and the AMP14 is that the first one is almost silent and immune to WiFi inference when the AMP14 picks a great amount of noise.

I am referring to EMI from the WiFi antenna while streaming music and not background hiss from the tubes.

 

[Neeoo]

Right from the beginning, the most notable difference between the AMP16 and the AMP14 is that the first one is almost silent and immune to WiFi inference when the AMP14 picks a great amount of noise.

Which is warmer/darker/smoother?

 

[m3lover1]

Right from the beginning, the most notable difference between the AMP16 and the AMP14 is that the first one is almost silent and immune to WiFi inference when the AMP14 picks a great amount of noise.

Ahh so still has the interference issue with the DX340? How bad/distracting is it?

 

[Ichos]

Ahh so still has the interference issue with the DX340? How bad/distracting is it?

Not that bad. A faint hissing or maybe scratching noise that is only audible in silent music passages but you can't deny that it exists.

@Neeoo

Too early to say.

 

[m3lover1]

Not that bad. A faint hissing or maybe scratching noise that is only audible in silent music passages but you can't deny that it exists.

@Neeoo

Too early to say.

Gotcha. Thank you. Amp16 already hisses a little for me on my Macbeths, shall be interesting to see how much more on amp14's if I do get my hands on one.

 

[lairpost]

I read a lot about the AMP14 to AMP16 comparisons. They don't sound anything alike, which is nice. For me, they offer excellent differences and while I could describe all of this, part of the fun is hearing it for yourself. The one thing I did notice about the AMP16 is you have to give it time. The detail increases quite bit and it becomes more concise in sound than out of the box. The bass improves quite a bit and it really opens up. It is fun to have the choice of either one!

That's the nature of the tubes coming out to flourish. Too bad you can't tube roll

 

[jamato8]

Right from the beginning, the most notable difference between the AMP16 and the AMP14 is that the first one is almost silent and immune to WiFi inference when the AMP14 picks a great amount of noise.

I don't have the RF issue with either. I don't have any ultra super sensitive Iem's that are 4 ohms and 120 as I think it is ridiculous, but with sensitive headphones or IEM's, no issues.

 

[Ichos]

I don't have the RF issue with either. I don't have any ultra super sensitive Iem's that are 4 ohms and 120 as I think it is ridiculous, but with sensitive headphones or IEM's, no issues.

It faintly hisses with the Meze Poet.