[frapp2latte]

I'm not ready to say if the DX160 is, in all ways, as good as the DX220 or N6ii, but I don't feel like I'm listening to a lesser DAP. I still haven't done any deep A/B comparisons.

So far I'd say that's good news. Looking forward to reading your comparisons between the DX160 vs. the other apps you own / have tried. Really tempted to get the DX160 as I'm not really liking the idea of carrying around a DAP the size of a brick on a daily basis. The fact that it's gorgeous is also a huge plus!

 

[seanwee]

After having an extended comparison I'd say that it is a good step up from my N5ii overall. EVERY aspect of the N5ii is improved upon while keeping a similar signature.

The improved feature set is also a nice bonus.

 

[Luke Thomas]

After having an extended comparison I'd say that it is a good step up from my N5ii overall. EVERY aspect of the N5ii is improved upon while keeping a similar signature.

The improved feature set is also a nice bonus.

Did you get bluetooth to work?

 

[seanwee]

Did you get bluetooth to work?

I didn't test Bluetooth.

 

[dharmasteve]

Dear music lover friends how does Amazon HD perform on the DX160? Never got a response last time I asked. Someone must be using it on the DX160?

 

[ermine_mankini]

I spent much of the workday listening to the ZMF Atticus driven from the DX160 in balanced.

Sweet Jesus, what a clear, dynamic sound! The 300Ω Atticus felt thoroughly taken care of, power-wise. I figured it would, considering the spects, but it's good to know the reality lives up to expectation.

I thank ye kindly.

 

[buonassi]

Does Lurker firmware make the sound better?

I don't think so, no. But it does open up the possibility to run uapp and neutron. Neutron for EQ lovers in 64 bit processing mode can sound better than hiby, mango etc when using EQ IMO.

His add-on also allows you to dual boot into pure mango mode which some feel can improve sound quality by minimizing processor resources.

 

[icefalkon]

thank you @Luke Thomas for divulging the information iBasso should have published long ago

HUH? Why should iBasso have divulged information on Tidal?

 

[Luke Thomas]

1- no bluetooth
2- computer does not recognize the dx160
3- no imfo what so ever on Ibasso web site about the 160.
Does anyone know the number of the latest firmware?
Could it need drivers to be recognized by my computer?

 

[CobraMan]

1- no bluetooth
2- computer does not recognize the dx160
3- no imfo what so ever on Ibasso web site about the 160.
Does anyone know the number of the latest firmware?
Could it need drivers to be recognized by my computer?

Regarding the computer not recognizing your DX160 - I encountered this with my DX220 and suspect it might be the same or similar here. Try going to the USB connections icon (swipe down from the top on DX220) and ensure that it is set to Transfer files instead of Charge this device. See if that works here. So no special drivers needed for the DX220 to be recognized.

Cheers,
Tim

P.S. Here is a link to the DX220 manual which might help you guys out until a more comprehensive DX160 manual is available: http://ibasso.com/uploadfiles/20190913/201909131757298437.pdf

 

[jamato8]

1- no bluetooth
2- computer does not recognize the dx160
3- no imfo what so ever on Ibasso web site about the 160.
Does anyone know the number of the latest firmware?
Could it need drivers to be recognized by my computer?

There is a driver on the iBasso site that you download for Windows based computers. BT works fine, not sure what you are referring to. You have to plug the DX160 into a computer then, as mentioned, you can drag a window down from the top of the screen and you will see where you can "tap" and then change the setting from charge to storage device.

 

[CobraMan]

There is a driver on the iBasso site that you download for Windows based computers. BT works fine, not sure what you are referring to. You have to plug the DX160 into a computer then, as mentioned, you can drag a window down from the top of the screen and you will see where you can "tap" and then change the setting from charge to storage device.

I believe that driver is for the USB-DAC functionality but not required for your computer to recognize the device for simple file transfers - right?

Cheers,
Tim

 

[PinkyPowers]

So far I'd say that's good news. Looking forward to reading your comparisons between the DX160 vs. the other apps you own / have tried. Really tempted to get the DX160 as I'm not really liking the idea of carrying around a DAP the size of a brick on a daily basis. The fact that it's gorgeous is also a huge plus!

Well, I'll give you a spoiler into my final review. My experiences is resoundingly positive. The build, aesthetics, output power, and of course sound, are all stellar. If the higher-end DAPs sound better, and they probably do, it's not by more than a sliver. I've not heard anything with a better price-to-performance ratio.

 

[PinkyPowers]

1- no bluetooth
2- computer does not recognize the dx160
3- no imfo what so ever on Ibasso web site about the 160.
Does anyone know the number of the latest firmware?
Could it need drivers to be recognized by my computer?

I've enjoyed extensive sessions streaming to BT headphones. Works great for me.

 

[cathee]

After having an extended comparison I'd say that it is a good step up from my N5ii overall. EVERY aspect of the N5ii is improved upon while keeping a similar signature.

The improved feature set is also a nice bonus.

That's a huge endorsement from my perspective. I was a really big fan of the N5ii's sound signature, maybe it just complimented my equipment. But I'd be keen to try the DX160 now... For the people who have it already. How's the size? The reason I moved away from using the DX150/220 more regularly is because of it's size...