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[Stouthart]

Yes (about the pre-buffering of chronological songs when streaming)….unless you’re the kind of streaming individual that jumps around a lot on the streaming site, only playing the most popular songs from each album….the software never can pre-buffer the proper next track if you’re selecting a new track seconds before your current track is finished (that’s me). I do try to look for new tracks while listening to my current track so I can queue up the next track, but I get so mesmerized into the current track, I forget about queuing up the next track(s) I want to hear.
My WiFi extender creates noise that doesn’t get drowned out during play…I can hear the popping/clicking/jitter noises while playing music.

I would be very, very surprised if your WiFi extender is causing noise on your device. Just to test this: I held my DX340 next to my WiFi AP...no increase/change in noise pattern (not a super scientific test, I know). Yes wireless interference is real, we most certainly have all experienced this with our mobile phones in the past (especially Nokia's). But as far as I can tell, it's the WiFi modem in the DX340 (primarily) causing the problems with the AMP14 card, not your networking equipment (not directly). Is the noise still there if you disable WiFi on your device?

Update: it's not easy to check the WiFi signal quality on the DX340. In case you have ADB installed, you could try: adb shell dumpsys wifi | grep signalStrength The closer to zero...the harder the WiFi modem has to work (mine is at -52)

 

[aaf evo]

@Paul - iBasso does AMP 16 have LO capabilities?

 

[Daniel59]

But as far as I can tell, it's the WiFi modem in the DX340 (primarily) causing the problems with the AMP14 card, not your networking equipment (not directly). Is the noise still there if you disable WiFi on your device?

I don’t own a 340 (but I may in the near future). I was only initially commenting in reply to others who are experiencing WiFi noise with the amp14 card. I have other portable Nutube amps that exhibit noise when near my WiFi extender.

 

[Stouthart]

I don’t own a 340 (but I may in the near future). I was only initially commenting in reply to others who are experiencing WiFi noise with the amp14 card. I have other portable Nutube amps that exhibit noise when near my WiFi extender.

My previous message may have been a bit too strong, sorry for that. The PrimaLuna tube amplifier I owned years ago, was also super sensitive for wireless signals. But in the case of the DX340, a simple setting greatly reduces the problem. This makes me believe the noise is not caused by external signals, but is coming from internally (for most part).

 

[Daniel59]

My previous message may have been a bit too strong, sorry for that. The PrimaLuna tube amplifier I owned years ago, was also super sensitive for wireless signals. But in the case of the DX340, a simple setting greatly reduces the problem. This makes me believe the noise is not caused by external signals, but is coming from internally (for most part).

No apologies needed. You were only trying to prove a point, based on your research and expertise. I appreciate all your help you provide in this thread.

And yes, vacuum tube amps are definitely more sensitive to external noise emitted by WiFi devices. Moving the amp further away from the external noise source is the easy option…..glad you found an acceptable and effective option for the WiFi modem noise with amp 14 card.

 

[npatrix]

I’m really interested in the DX340, as anyone compared it to the AK SP3000T, interest in sound wise comparison only.

 

[DingDongMonster]

IMHO. If all your IEMs are Campfire and you intend to keep rowing that boat. Keep the SP3 series. It’s inferior in all manners, but the dark background is top shelf. The 340 can’t touch that.

 

[chrfrancis]

Currently my favorite setup to get the Desktop mode on the go. I bought this power-bank since ages ago and just got the chance to actually use its DC out feature. For the cable, it’s a DX340 Custom DC cable made by Verus Audio. The connector to the DX340 is snug and fit’s perfectly.

For the sound profile, I find it to be very full bodied compared to the DC adapter and slightly darker background. DC adapter is way too noisy since my house electricity isn’t treated. The noise floor is much lower that’s ignorable for me.



I have been loving the macbeth with the DX340 as well since it drives it like a charm. Just pure delicious highs by this chain.

Do you have a contact where I could get one of the cables made?

 

[reuben3]

I’m really interested in the DX340, as anyone compared it to the AK SP3000T, interest in sound wise comparison only.

Hmmm, I wasn't happy with the noise floor with 3kT and CA, to the point I had to use Kojo grounding plugs. That killed openess and overdamped everything. Moving to DX340 the noise floor is even higher but smokes it in every other category

 

[Bengkia369]

Amp14 put me off as it does not have 3.5mm.
Do I missing out anything if I stick to default Amp15?

 

[DingDongMonster]

Amp14 put me off as it does not have 3.5mm.
Do I missing out anything if I stick to default Amp15?

Bigger bass. Higher dynamics. Wider stage.

For those in Singapore riding the DX340/Amp14 fomo train. Last piece at Zeppelin.

 

[Bengkia369]

Ibasso is a Chi-fis company that I really love, it's definitely not a cheap Chi-fis brand but to me, it's a premium one. Not only Ibasso produces excellent sounding DAPs & also their after sales service is top notch.
Time to share some great sounding Chi-fi music to go with great sounding DX340!

 

[Jonanzzy10]

Thank you! I'm wondering if this tape in combination with some additional shielding tape might help with the Wi-Fi noise.

Despite the Wi-Fi noise I'm getting with AMP14, I really really like the sound. The Wi-Fi noise seems to settle down after the device is warmed up and is obviously non-existent if you have Wi-Fi disabled. I can rarely hear it once music is playing.

I'm cautiously hopeful for AMP16, but also my own experience with JAN6418 tubes has been pretty meh over the years.

Like wise on the AMP16. having the N3 ultra covers my need for another JAN6418 tube. While I do enjoy the wider soundstage it comes at a loss of certain nuances in tracks. Also the soundstage of dx340 is a bit wider without sacrificing detail. My only complaint is I wish the background was darker.

 

[ClaudiaRox]

Ibasso is a Chi-fis company that I really love, it's definitely not a cheap Chi-fis brand but to me, it's a premium one. Not only Ibasso produces excellent sounding DAPs & also their after sales service is top notch.
Time to share some great sounding Chi-fi music to go with great sounding DX340!

I'll be eating all those aight thank you very much.

 

[Bengkia369]

I'll be eating all those aight thank you very much.

Thanks for your kind support!