[superuser1]

I'd like to ask the same question please.

 

[Mython]

There has been deafening silence from iBasso, here on Head-fi, since this thread began, 18 months ago.

Maybe it was only released in China, or maybe they just dropped it altogether, due to being too busy with developing their DX200 flagship...


I rather like the idea of a more stripped-back DAP, as opposed to the overly feature-rich Fiio X7 and iBasso DX200

 

[Raketen]

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/iba...le-amps-the-music-adventure-continues.874224/

 

[BonzerKeith]

I have had conversations with Paul at iBasso and he confirms that they are still developing the DX120 as an upgraded DX80/90. Unfortunately he cannot give a date for its release.

 

[Mython]

I strongly believe that there is a market for a SIMPLE (no Wi-Fi, no streaming, no Bluetooth, no apps, etc.) but high-end-sound quality player. A DX90/80 with classier ergonomic design, and higher SQ would appeal to those of us who don't want a big Android battleship player with wireless everything, big touchscreen, etc. etc.

In the past 2 yrs or so, the DAP market seems to have lost sight of the fact that players with a hundred gadgets don't satisfy everyone's needs, even though it's tempting for manufacturers to assume that gadget-filled players offer something for everyone. I respect Fiio for being one of the main companies who have pushed the boundaries of the DAP market, to offer lots of bang-for-the-buck, in terms of functionality, but there are problems if this approach is taken too far, and the X5iii is a good example of this. IMO, Fiio tried too hard to impress punters by cramming it full of gadgets, at a low-mid pricepoint, and failed to spend enough time, attention, and budget on the players sound quality; they lost sight of what a DAP is fundamentally for.

Although I am no fan of iRiver (A&K), the original AK100 was a fairly good example of a simple, understated, design that, instead of trying to cram too many gadgets in, was primarily about playing music and being compact & lightweight in a person's pocket, as they walk around a city centre, enjoying music.

I look forward to seeing what the DX120 becomes, if iBasso develop it to completion, because I know iBasso can create very decent-sounding players.

 

[BonzerKeith]

I contacted iBasso two days ago to ask when the DX120 would be released. They advised me it would be released in two months time.

 

[maira]

I contacted iBasso two days ago to ask when the DX120 would be released. They advised me it would be released in two months time.

Great!

Lets hope its a no-frills Player with great SQ, soundstage and battery life (if DX150 is better in these aspects... im out)

 

[BonzerKeith]

I am amazed that there has not been a bigger response to this news. I am sure not everyone wants Streaming! The DX50/90/80 seemed to be popular, I cannot see why the DX120 should not be. I hope it includes two card slots. I would have thought iBasso would have announced the specification by now.
Paul@ibasso when are we likely to be advised of the specification?

 

[maira]

Paul@ibasso when are we likely to be advised of the specification?

I am not Paul of course, but:

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/ibasso-dx120.815707/#post-13755512

From the pictures i would say there is no balanced out... .

 

[BonzerKeith]

That is very basic information and not provided by iBasso.
Normally iBasso releases an official Data Sheet with the full specification in advance of the equipment being released. With 'release' supposedly a month away, one would have thought more precise details would be forthcoming by now. Other than the thread you referred to there has been very little discussion on any Internet site with regard to this product. Hopefully the design and specification is superior to the DX80/90 DAPs.

 

[BonzerKeith]

I have just communicated with Paul at iBasso and he confirms that the release date is still planned for August, and will advise potential customers of the specification soon!!

 

[superuser1]

Well in today's market, the potential customer is not a very patient one!

 

[BonzerKeith]

I have just asked Paul at iBasso about interchangeable Amps on the DX120, and he advises me that it is a fixed Amp.

 

[maira]

he advises me that it is a fixed Amp.

A thought this seeing the pictures... its fine with me.

 

[jasonho]