DX340 iBasso developed Discret DAC, Easily replaceable batteries, Amp Modules! ***New firmware on 1st page. v1.04 local update. ***

[quaddac]

iBasso AMP16 Tube Amplifier Card Review for DX340

 

[Bengkia369]

DX340/Amp14 w Tago Studio T3-HST just sound awesome!

 

[DingDongMonster]

I never understand why people would “burn in” without listening. How could you know, or think there are changes, if you don’t listen.

Too many things to burn in. I got this device to get the job done. Just plug it in and leave it there for 2 weeks. Except players. Those things are more hands on.

 

[jonmbarlow]

I'll tell you what sound bloody good with the dx340......The Noble Fokus Apollo shine

 

[Deathman666]

Cable or BT?

I'll tell you what sound bloody good with the dx340......The Noble Fokus Apollo shine

Cable or BT?

 

[jonmbarlow]

Both......to my ears they've stepped up a level after previous pairing with Fiio M23

 

[jjb3]

The USB C is not only for charging etc.
Ibasso DAPs can digital output via USB C or Coax. You can connect to a external DAC.

The CR 06 dock would require the USB C out on the DX340 to go to the USB C on the dock. Then the dock outputs digital to either the Coax or Opt out. According to the CR 06 materials the DAP must be capable of outputting digital via "USB Coax". That doesn't make a lot of sense so I'm just wondering if anyone has any idea what that means and if the DX340 can do it.

 

[Whitigir]

The CR 06 dock would require the USB C out on the DX340 to go to the USB C on the dock. Then the dock outputs digital to either the Coax or Opt out. According to the CR 06 materials the DAP must be capable of outputting digital via "USB Coax". That doesn't make a lot of sense so I'm just wondering if anyone has any idea what that means and if the DX340 can do it.

Dx340 can only do Coax via 3.5mm up top and USB C is typical Data out C port.

You can use USB C i to that dock and having connecting the C out from that dock to another system as digital out.

You can not use USB C from Dx340 into the dock and have the dock outputing Coax as digital . I dont think it has a self converter inside

 

[jjb3]

You can not use USB C from Dx340 into the dock and have the dock outputing Coax as digital . I dont think it has a self converter inside

This is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you.

 

[holsen]

My New DX340 Is fully tweaked, debloated, optimized and burned in. Thank You @Stouthart
It's pure bliss. I've got some nice gear in my home and in my car but it think the 340 might just be my favorite audio device of all time!

Anyway, I know I wrestled a little with using the Android SDK Platform Tools and there have questions posed in this thread so I wrote up a little step-by-step installing and using the SDK to make it super simple for anyone here, who's been thinking about it but has shied away because of uncertainty or perceived complexity. This should make it paint by numbers, 1,2,3 easy. You can grab a PDF version here: Installing and Using ADB SDK Platform Tools

I know one of the issues I had was the 340 not connecting properly to my Windows Machine. Rebooting both the PC and the 340 before performing the following fixed it.

Getting Ready – Preparation Windows

1. Download and Install Android SDK Platform-Tools
   https://developer.android.com/tools/releases/platform-tools
2. Unzip The Package (Extract All)
   - This will create a new folder called “platform-tools-latest-windows”
   - Delete the originally downloaded .zip file; you don’t need it anymore
3. Go To Your “C:” Drive and create a new folder named Android
4. Cut or Copy the “platform tools” folder extracted in Step 2 and Paste to the “Android” folder created in Step 3

Getting Ready – Preparation DX340

1. Ensure WiFi is on and connected to a network
2. Enable “Developer Mode”- Go To Settings > About device > Build number : Tap Build Number 10 times = You’re A Developer
3. Enable USB Debugging- Go To Settings > System > Developer Options > USB debugging and Toggle On
4. Attach DX340 to PC via USB

Running Command Prompt To Debloat and Optimize

1. Run The Command Prompt
   - From Windows search bar type CMD. When it appears, right click and select “Run As Administrator” or simply choose Run As Administrator if the option appears
2. Change Directory To The Platform Tools Directory
   - at the prompt that opens up, which will look like this PS C:\Users\your username>
   - type or paste this: cd C:\Android\platform-tools-latest-windows\platform-tools
   - please note the above instruction will only work if you followed step 3 and 4 above.
   Doing it this way ensures the process is exactly the same for all windows users following of this instruction set.
   If you skip step 3 & 4 under "Windows" you will need to change the directory to wherever your unzipped file is located.
3. now the command prompt should be: PS C:\Android\platform-tools-latest-windows\platform-tools>
   - Now the command prompt is set up properly to use the all the instructions and scripts provided on Github

I hope this helps someone.

 

[Whitigir]

My New DX340 Is fully tweaked, debloated, optimized and burned in. Thank You @Stouthart
It's pure bliss. I've got some nice gear in my home and in my car but it think the 340 might just be my favorite audio device of all time!

Anyway, I know I wrestled a little with using the Android SDK Platform Tools and there have questions posed in this thread so I wrote up a little step-by-step installing and using the SDK to make it super simple for anyone here, who's been thinking about it but has shied away because of uncertainty or perceived complexity. This should make it paint by numbers, 1,2,3 easy. You can grab a printable version here: Installing and Using ADB SDK Platform Tools

I know one of the issues I had was the 340 not connecting properly to my Windows Machine. Rebooting both the PC and the 340 before performing the following fixed it.

Getting Ready – Preparation Windows

1. Download and Install Android SDK Platform-Tools
   https://developer.android.com/tools/releases/platform-tools
2. Unzip The Package (Extract All)
   - This will create a new folder called “platform-tools-latest-windows”
   - Delete the originally downloaded .zip file; you don’t need it anymore
3. Go To Your “C:” Drive and create a new folder named Android
4. Cut or Copy the “platform tools” folder extracted in Step 2 and Paste to the “Android” folder created in Step 3

Getting Ready – Preparation DX340

1. Ensure WiFi is on and connected to a network
2. Enable “Developer Mode”- Go To Settings > About device > Build number : Tap Build Number 10 times = You’re A Developer
3. Enable USB Debugging- Go To Settings > System > Developer Options > USB debugging and Toggle On
4. Attach DX340 to PC via USB

Running Command Prompt To Debloat and Optimize

1. Run The Command Prompt
   - From Windows search bar type CMD. When it appears, right click and select “Run As Administrator” or simply choose Run As Administrator if the option appears
2. Change Directory To The Platform Tools Directory
   - at the prompt that opens up, which will look like this PS C:\Users\your username>
   - type or paste this: cd C:\Android\platform-tools-latest-windows\platform-tools
   - please note the above instruction will only work if you followed step 3 and 4 above.
   Doing it this way ensures the process is exactly the same for all windows users following of this instruction set.
   If you skip step 3 & 4 under "Windows" you will need to change the directory to wherever your unzipped file is located.
3. now the command prompt should be: PS C:\Android\platform-tools-latest-windows\platform-tools>
   - Now the command prompt is set up properly to use the all the instructions and scripts provided on Github

I hope this helps someone.

May want to post it over optimizing thread, so it will not be burried in hundreds of pages lol

 

[holsen]

May want to post it over optimizing thread, so it will not be burried in hundreds of pages lol

Roger that .... Done

 

[reuben3]

I have some super rough impressions of amp16 that I want to share.
I feel it may need a lot of burn in time. Fresh out of the box; there's more bass but doesn't hit as hard; soundstage is smaller; isn't as authoritative as amp15 - it really needs DC power. Amp15 with a good LPS doesn't quite reach desktop sound but it's heading there, while amp16 is more portable sounding for now. Maybe things will change when it burns in more.

 

[robsonj]

Ordered candy from Bloom audio again, they sent out my skittles and a free Amp16

 

[gc335]

Ordered candy from Bloom audio again, they sent out my skittles and a free Amp16

Nice! I'm also hoping for Skittles. Fingers crossed for a bonus DX340. Should arrive tomorrow!