[wizzman121]

The Lowepro Hardside CS40 camera case makes an excellent travel case for the DX160. I picked it up at Bestbuy. The case has a harder shell so it will actually protect things if it gets compressed or dropped. The DAP fits almost too perfectly in the mesh pocket on the left. It takes a little effort to get it out but it keeps it from moving around inside the case. The case comes with two soft dividers that have velcro to position however you want for accessories. Pretty happy with this case for throwing my portable setup into a backpack when I am traveling.

 

[alsorkin]

The Lowepro Hardside CS40 camera case makes an excellent travel case for the DX160. I picked it up at Bestbuy. The case has a harder shell so it will actually protect things if it gets compressed or dropped. The DAP fits almost too perfectly in the mesh pocket on the left. It takes a little effort to get it out but it keeps it from moving around inside the case. The case comes with two soft dividers that have velcro to position however you want for accessories. Pretty happy with this case for throwing my portable setup into a backpack when I am traveling.

Thanks for the suggestion. A soft case alternative is:
Promaster Impulse Medium Pouch Case - Black
by ProMaster





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• Interior Dimensions: 2 15/16" W X 5 3/8" H X 1" D (7.5 cm x 13.7 cm x 2.5 cm)
• Exterior Dimensions: 3 1/2" W X 5 3/4" H X 1 1/2" D (8 cm x 14 cm x 3.5 cm)

 

[Dobrescu George]

My video Unboxing and First Impressions about DX160 is live now!!

 

[MattSPL]

My video Unboxing and First Impressions about DX160 is live now!!

Looks good in Silver

 

[Detectit]

Looks good in Silver

I was torn between black and silver. For me black still stands out. Because of the gold colored trims.
The Blue is also nice but doesn't suit me.

 

[Dobrescu George]

Looks good in Silver

Happy you like it!

It was a bit complicated to take photos of it in Silver, but for the full written review, I think I managed to catch some of its best angles. Of course, it wasn't me who did the photos, but the newest member of Audiophile-Heaven, Haru

 

[MattSPL]

I was torn between black and silver. For me black still stands out. Because of the gold colored trims.
The Blue is also nice but doesn't suit me.

I went for the black too, but nearly went for blue. Seeing that one in silver looks really good though

 

[aaf evo]

Hmmmm the silver is tempting me to go along with my DX228Ex setup.

 

[Richsvt]

No love for red? I was thinking that I just sold a red X5, I have a red M2X so a red one may be in good company...

 

[musicinmymind]

Can we install app like Tidal or Amazon HD, download play songs offline mode with this DAP?

 

[Detectit]

Can we install app like Tidal or Amazon HD, download play songs offline mode with this DAP?

For Tidal you can. I don't have Amazon but I guess you can also.

 

[Whitigir]

Can we install app like Tidal or Amazon HD, download play songs offline mode with this DAP?

You can do whatever by either APKPure or google store. It is much like a smartphone but without a sim card

 

[musicinmymind]

I am using V40, SQ is much an improvement over my earlier DAP AK100II. LG sound much more layered with better separation, do you think it worth investing $400 for this DAP, or used continue using LG

 

[Schwibbles]

How would you compare the dx160 with the IFI Micro BL in sound quality?

They have a similar presentation but the iFi is superior in every way, IMO.
Bass might be slightly warmer sounding and has better texture on the iFi. Midrange is similar on both but vocals sound a bit more intimate on the DX160. The iFi's treble is a slightly more detailed.
The iFi has a greater sense of a 3D soundstage whereas the DX160 is closer, and more intimate.
The iFi also has more power and is more versatile in terms of what headphones it can drive.

Lastly, I want to say that all these differences are very small and I only noticed the differences (except soundstage) when switching back and forth between the two devices.

If I didn't want/need the player aspect, I'd pick the iFi every time.
FWIW, I have spent much more time with the iFi than I have with the DX160 so that could explain why I like it more.

 

[Detectit]

They have a similar presentation but the iFi is superior in every way, IMO.
Bass might be slightly warmer sounding and has better texture on the iFi. Midrange is similar on both but vocals sound a bit more intimate on the DX160. The iFi's treble is a slightly more detailed.
The iFi has a greater sense of a 3D soundstage whereas the DX160 is closer, and more intimate.
The iFi also has more power and is more versatile in terms of what headphones it can drive.

Lastly, I want to say that all these differences are very small and I only noticed the differences (except soundstage) when switching back and forth between the two devices.

IfI didn't want/need the player aspect, I'd pick the iFi every time.
FWIW, I have spent much more time with the iFi than I have with the DX160 so that could explain why I like it more.

Ifi has great quality products. I have the ifi micro amp to drive planars. Real powerhouse.

I ditched all my desktop gear with nuc Amps and DAC. And replaced it for an all in one handheld. Because these days Tidal has great quality audio. So I stream much more.
And okay i admit my wife also got crazy of all those boxes on the cupboard.

For the planars I hook up the ifi micro. And when I listen oldies I will hook up The Bravo Audio V1. With Amperex lamp.

Thanks for detailed comparison.