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DX340 iBasso developed Discret DAC, Easily replaceable batteries, Amp Modules! ***New firmware on 1st page. v1.04 local update. ***
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Snowpeas! Another chinese apk market. You can virtually find any app under .apk and install on androids. Not sure how safe it is lol
Shrapnel7247
Head-Fier
I deleted that and Aptoide as I don't intend to download and Install anything from those marketplaces
DAPpower
Headphoneus Supremus
Just delete all that crap, use Google Play store but after you've downloaded your music player apps ect. just disable Google Play services in System Settings/Apps/See all apps
Then you can debloat your DX340 via android adb commands to speed up boot time and android responsiveness.
https://npaudio.boards.net/thread/277/cayin-n8ii?page=7&scrollTo=3834
and also adb commands for faster boot time,
" adb shell cmd package compile -m speed-profile -f -a "
Later we can even root the DX340 to allocate more cpu power for audio processing and maybe save a little battery life by disabling certain android functions we don't need.
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ToneDeafMonk
Previously known as TheDeafMonk
Astell&Kern Kann Max vs DX340 my observations.
Up until I recieved the DX340 for evaluation my Astell&Kern Kann Max has been my go to for a clean uncolored source.
I still believe the Kann Max is one hell of a fantastic DAP.
The Kann Max came out i
Mid 2022 and when new sold for $1299 + $149 for the case , now you can buy it for $999 + $149. It uses quad ES9038Q2M DAC Chips and will pretty much anything you plug into it.
But here was my observations:
- First thing you notice is how much more intimate the stage is closer and with more within your headspace.
- For example playing "1234" by Feist the amount of information in the track, the DX340 pulls out versus the A&K is simply staggering in the difference.
- Not only more information, but where it gets placed in the sound field. The Kann groups the instrumental and vocals closer together, where the dx 340 allows the vocals and instrumental to be played in their own space, separated by a good amount of width and depth and layered instead of a compressed presentation together.
In this song, the banjo is reproduced with more realism and clarity, crisper with better note weight, and you can hear the resonances of the strings easier.
Speaking of the bass on the DX340, it is clearly deeper and Fuller than on the A&K which I've always found to be a bit bass lean. Maybe lean isn't the correct word. I would more describe it as tight and fast and not pronounced or exaggerated. In any way.
Lastly the biggest difference is an overlay of what I would call a digital sheen, a slight veil layered over top of the music and with the DX340 seems to be stripped bare with only the music layer playing? If that makes sense.
I hope this helps if you have a Source like the Kann Max and were thinking about upgrading.
I was just speaking about sound , but so many other things makes the DX340 in a totally different league, Swappable amp cards, the Filters that make a sonic difference ( On the Kann switching filters for me makes ZERO difference)
The Screen as you can see is so much better.
And then there is the UI the user experience with either Mango or Full Android vs The Astell&Kern software and UI is not bad but hard to navigate and OMG not a easy task for fat fingers where the DX340 is a absolute pleasure to use in that regard.
Streaming service Tidal for me is again night and day experience I am using UAPP with Tidal Intergration and love it.
Thought I would share this part before my full review.
Up until I recieved the DX340 for evaluation my Astell&Kern Kann Max has been my go to for a clean uncolored source.
I still believe the Kann Max is one hell of a fantastic DAP.
The Kann Max came out i
Mid 2022 and when new sold for $1299 + $149 for the case , now you can buy it for $999 + $149. It uses quad ES9038Q2M DAC Chips and will pretty much anything you plug into it.
But here was my observations:
- First thing you notice is how much more intimate the stage is closer and with more within your headspace.
- For example playing "1234" by Feist the amount of information in the track, the DX340 pulls out versus the A&K is simply staggering in the difference.
- Not only more information, but where it gets placed in the sound field. The Kann groups the instrumental and vocals closer together, where the dx 340 allows the vocals and instrumental to be played in their own space, separated by a good amount of width and depth and layered instead of a compressed presentation together.
In this song, the banjo is reproduced with more realism and clarity, crisper with better note weight, and you can hear the resonances of the strings easier.
Speaking of the bass on the DX340, it is clearly deeper and Fuller than on the A&K which I've always found to be a bit bass lean. Maybe lean isn't the correct word. I would more describe it as tight and fast and not pronounced or exaggerated. In any way.
Lastly the biggest difference is an overlay of what I would call a digital sheen, a slight veil layered over top of the music and with the DX340 seems to be stripped bare with only the music layer playing? If that makes sense.
I hope this helps if you have a Source like the Kann Max and were thinking about upgrading.
I was just speaking about sound , but so many other things makes the DX340 in a totally different league, Swappable amp cards, the Filters that make a sonic difference ( On the Kann switching filters for me makes ZERO difference)
The Screen as you can see is so much better.
And then there is the UI the user experience with either Mango or Full Android vs The Astell&Kern software and UI is not bad but hard to navigate and OMG not a easy task for fat fingers where the DX340 is a absolute pleasure to use in that regard.
Streaming service Tidal for me is again night and day experience I am using UAPP with Tidal Intergration and love it.
Thought I would share this part before my full review.
Astell&Kern Kann Max vs DX340 my observations.
Up until I recieved the DX340 for evaluation my Astell&Kern Kann Max has been my go to for a clean uncolored source.
I still believe the Kann Max is one hell of a fantastic DAP.
The Kann Max came out i
Mid 2022 and when new sold for $1299 + $149 for the case , now you can buy it for $999 + $149. It uses quad ES9038Q2M DAC Chips and will pretty much anything you plug into it.
But here was my observations:
- First thing you notice is how much more intimate the stage is closer and with more within your headspace.
- For example playing "1234" by Feist the amount of information in the track, the DX340 pulls out versus the A&K is simply staggering in the difference.
- Not only more information, but where it gets placed in the sound field. The Kann groups the instrumental and vocals closer together, where the dx 340 allows the vocals and instrumental to be played in their own space, separated by a good amount of width and depth and layered instead of a compressed presentation together.
In this song, the banjo is reproduced with more realism and clarity, crisper with better note weight, and you can hear the resonances of the strings easier.
Speaking of the bass on the DX340, it is clearly deeper and Fuller than on the A&K which I've always found to be a bit bass lean. Maybe lean isn't the correct word. I would more describe it as tight and fast and not pronounced or exaggerated. In any way.
Lastly the biggest difference is an overlay of what I would call a digital sheen, a slight veil layered over top of the music and with the DX340 seems to be stripped bare with only the music layer playing? If that makes sense.
I hope this helps if you have a Source like the Kann Max and were thinking about upgrading.
I was just speaking about sound , but so many other things makes the DX340 in a totally different league, Swappable amp cards, the Filters that make a sonic difference ( On the Kann switching filters for me makes ZERO difference)
The Screen as you can see is so much better.
And then there is the UI the user experience with either Mango or Full Android vs The Astell&Kern software and UI is not bad but hard to navigate and OMG not a easy task for fat fingers where the DX340 is a absolute pleasure to use in that regard.
Streaming service Tidal for me is again night and day experience I am using UAPP with Tidal Intergration and love it.
Thought I would share this part before my full review.
Appreciate the time annd effort for the impressions!
Definitely still sounds like the Kann Max does well.
I have the Kann Ultra and never felt the need to change/upgrade so far.
DAPpower
Headphoneus Supremus
@Paul - iBasso
Hey Paul quick question, regarding the AMP12 ect. faceplates will they come with extra screws for mounting and a screw driver for them?
On my AMP12, I must have used the incorrect screw driver size to remove and install my AMP12 into the DX320X liquid metal faceplate and now they appear to be slightly stripped. When I bought my DX320X (used), I don't think there was ever a screw driver included to remove the screws for mounting on the liquid metal faceplates.
Hey Paul quick question, regarding the AMP12 ect. faceplates will they come with extra screws for mounting and a screw driver for them?
On my AMP12, I must have used the incorrect screw driver size to remove and install my AMP12 into the DX320X liquid metal faceplate and now they appear to be slightly stripped. When I bought my DX320X (used), I don't think there was ever a screw driver included to remove the screws for mounting on the liquid metal faceplates.
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Ultimately saves you money not feeling the urge to unnecessarily upgrade!
holsen
Headphoneus Supremus
Crosspost from the 260 Thread
It's official. An iBasso fan has been born.
Now I'm looking for some input so as to maximize the dollar I spend on a new a DAP
Ever since I heard the DC Elite, I've been enamored with the precision, incisiveness, clarity, resolution and detail of the iBasso presentation. That little dongle impressed me so that I considered picking up a 320MAX , but I travel and I just couldn't justify the size of it and having to carry 2 separate chargers for it so I by-passed it and got a DX320. I really do love it but the battery drain is pretty heavy and I think the ELITE bests it. So I'm looking again. Like I said I love what comes out of that little box - the DC Elite and now I'm tossed between the 260 and 340. I don't mind jumping to the higher tier but if the 260 can get me what the DCE does in terms of clarity, resolution detail etc and is equal or greater that the 320 - I would be perfectly happy. I just picked up the Shanling M9 Plus literally last night- it's an awesome Flagship but it's a catch & release - too thick and warm for me now that I've bit the iBasso Apple. I've been reading @mattclarke18 's comments; anyone else care to chime in?
It's official. An iBasso fan has been born.
Now I'm looking for some input so as to maximize the dollar I spend on a new a DAP
Ever since I heard the DC Elite, I've been enamored with the precision, incisiveness, clarity, resolution and detail of the iBasso presentation. That little dongle impressed me so that I considered picking up a 320MAX , but I travel and I just couldn't justify the size of it and having to carry 2 separate chargers for it so I by-passed it and got a DX320. I really do love it but the battery drain is pretty heavy and I think the ELITE bests it. So I'm looking again. Like I said I love what comes out of that little box - the DC Elite and now I'm tossed between the 260 and 340. I don't mind jumping to the higher tier but if the 260 can get me what the DCE does in terms of clarity, resolution detail etc and is equal or greater that the 320 - I would be perfectly happy. I just picked up the Shanling M9 Plus literally last night- it's an awesome Flagship but it's a catch & release - too thick and warm for me now that I've bit the iBasso Apple. I've been reading @mattclarke18 's comments; anyone else care to chime in?
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You posted link to Cayin. I would not uninstall anything but disable. Here is list that you can use that is from Android 13/DX180 that confirmed works without issues:
package:com.android.cellbroadcastreceiver.module
package:com.android.traceur
package:com.android.backupconfirm
package:com.ibasso.updater
package:com.android.cellbroadcastservice
package:com.android.vpndialogs
package:com.android.bips
package:com.google.android.partnersetup
package:com.android.internal.systemui.navbar.gestural_narrow_back
package
rg.lineageos.setupwizardpackage:com.android.internal.display.cutout.emulation.tall
package:com.android.internal.display.cutout.emulation.double
package:com.android.theme.font.notoserifsource
package:com.wandoujia.phoenix2
package:com.android.ondevicepersonalization.services
package:com.google.android.syncadapters.calendar
package:com.android.server.telecom.overlay.common
package:com.android.htmlviewer
package:com.android.internal.systemui.navbar.gestural_wide_back
package:com.ibasso.music
package:com.android.inputmethod.latin
package:com.android.dreams.basic
package:com.android.companiondevicemanager
package:com.google.android.feedback
package:com.android.chrome
package:com.android.bluetoothmidiservice
package:com.android.wallpaper
package:com.android.wallpapercropper
package:com.google.android.printservice.recommendation
package:com.android.internal.systemui.navbar.gestural
package:com.android.gallery3d
package:com.android.providers.userdictionary
package:com.android.musicfx
package:com.qti.dcf
package:com.android.adservices.api
package:com.google.android.inputmethod.latin
package:com.qualcomm.timeservice
package:com.qualcomm.qti.qms.service.connectionsecurity
package:com.android.internal.display.cutout.emulation.corner
package:com.sugarapps.autostartmanager
package:com.android.inputdevices
package:com.android.nearby.halfsheet
package:com.android.calculator2
package:com.android.bookmarkprovider
package:com.google.android.onetimeinitializer
package:com.android.deskclock
package:com.android.wallpaperbackup
package:cm.aptoide.pt
package:com.ibasso.caputurelog
package:com.android.captiveportallogin
package:com.google.android.apps.restore
package:com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks
package:com.android.soundpicker
package:com.android.providers.blockednumber
package:com.qualcomm.qti.qms.service.trustzoneaccess
package:com.android.customization.themes
package:com.android.wallpaper.livepicker
package:com.android.proxyhandler
package:com.android.hotspot2.osulogin
package:com.android.safetycenter.resources
package:com.qualcomm.qti.poweroffalarm
package:com.android.managedprovisioning
package:com.android.internal.display.cutout.emulation.waterfall
package:com.google.android.gms.location.history
package:com.quectel.mangolwm2m
package:com.android.internal.systemui.navbar.gestural_extra_wide_back
No brainer. DX340. When tube amp card comes out you will have that ability in the DX340. I would never buy another DAP that I can't change battery myself and you know iBasso is well built and will last. The specs on the DX340 are better too. Added plus it can be rooted once IMG FW is made available.I've never had the chance to try class A so far . Not on a speaker stereo nor dap. I read that the Class A tends to bring ,,analogish" warmth to the sound but judging by the Ibasso house sound description that is perhaps not always the case. I have 10 days until payday, to decide should I go with the m8t or the dx340 as my birthday presentBy the way as of today the dx340 is available as instock item to order here in UK, unlike the m8t which is still with "preorder" availability. Thanks Whitigir for confirming that
Stouthart
100+ Head-Fier
As mentioned previously, I don't really believe in these kind of tweaks. With only a handful of optimizations, I managed to bring down memory-usage to only 2GB, with hardly anything running in the background:You posted link to Cayin. I would not uninstall anything but disable. Here is list that you can use that is from Android 13/DX180 that confirmed works without issues:
package:com.android.cellbroadcastreceiver.module
package:com.android.traceur
package:com.android.backupconfirm
package:com.ibasso.updater
package:com.android.cellbroadcastservice
package:com.android.vpndialogs
package:com.android.bips
package:com.google.android.partnersetup
package:com.android.internal.systemui.navbar.gestural_narrow_back
package
package:com.android.internal.display.cutout.emulation.tall
package:com.android.internal.display.cutout.emulation.double
package:com.android.theme.font.notoserifsource
package:com.wandoujia.phoenix2
package:com.android.ondevicepersonalization.services
package:com.google.android.syncadapters.calendar
package:com.android.server.telecom.overlay.common
package:com.android.htmlviewer
package:com.android.internal.systemui.navbar.gestural_wide_back
package:com.ibasso.music
package:com.android.inputmethod.latin
package:com.android.dreams.basic
package:com.android.companiondevicemanager
package:com.google.android.feedback
package:com.android.chrome
package:com.android.bluetoothmidiservice
package:com.android.wallpaper
package:com.android.wallpapercropper
package:com.google.android.printservice.recommendation
package:com.android.internal.systemui.navbar.gestural
package:com.android.gallery3d
package:com.android.providers.userdictionary
package:com.android.musicfx
package:com.qti.dcf
package:com.android.adservices.api
package:com.google.android.inputmethod.latin
package:com.qualcomm.timeservice
package:com.qualcomm.qti.qms.service.connectionsecurity
package:com.android.internal.display.cutout.emulation.corner
package:com.sugarapps.autostartmanager
package:com.android.inputdevices
package:com.android.nearby.halfsheet
package:com.android.calculator2
package:com.android.bookmarkprovider
package:com.google.android.onetimeinitializer
package:com.android.deskclock
package:com.android.wallpaperbackup
package:cm.aptoide.pt
package:com.ibasso.caputurelog
package:com.android.captiveportallogin
package:com.google.android.apps.restore
package:com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks
package:com.android.soundpicker
package:com.android.providers.blockednumber
package:com.qualcomm.qti.qms.service.trustzoneaccess
package:com.android.customization.themes
package:com.android.wallpaper.livepicker
package:com.android.proxyhandler
package:com.android.hotspot2.osulogin
package:com.android.safetycenter.resources
package:com.qualcomm.qti.poweroffalarm
package:com.android.managedprovisioning
package:com.android.internal.display.cutout.emulation.waterfall
package:com.google.android.gms.location.history
package:com.quectel.mangolwm2m
package:com.android.internal.systemui.navbar.gestural_extra_wide_back
Btw Quickstep is the Launcher app.
I can get to 1200 with tweaks.As mentioned previously, I don't really believe in these kind of tweaks. With only a handful of optimizations, I managed to bring down memory-usage to only 2GB, with hardly anything running in the background:
Btw Quickstep is the Launcher app.
geordieman
Head-Fier
I’m hovering here as a DX320 owner with amp 12 from NPAudio - AMP12EXN-S Upgrade with OPA 1655 option.
With my Empire Ears Odyssey the match is fantastic and so not jumping to buy the 340 just yet, waiting until someone else tries there 340 with an upgraded NPAudio card
One thing that troubles be is this statement from iBasso:-
Any of the technical guys on here like to explain this, as it does not look like a good option if it adds noise to the PO out?
Is there any way to stop this from happening?
Loving this thread, keep up the good work
With my Empire Ears Odyssey the match is fantastic and so not jumping to buy the 340 just yet, waiting until someone else tries there 340 with an upgraded NPAudio card
One thing that troubles be is this statement from iBasso:-
Any of the technical guys on here like to explain this, as it does not look like a good option if it adds noise to the PO out?
Is there any way to stop this from happening?
Loving this thread, keep up the good work
