[ExpatinJapan]

Updating the iBasso DX160 OTA over a Sunday morning coffee

 

[wakokokoyz]

settings-accessibility-mono audio
does not work. just outputs white noise (or whatever color, just noise)

 

[528367]

Hello.
Knows anyone which twrp can i flash and work with the DX160?
This will help me a lot.
Thx

 

[actionfinger]

Where can I find what optimisation were made by the lurker mod? Is it possible to use the EQ for other players?

 

[Kal El]

Hi guys, I’m thinking about getting the 2020 DX160. I had the 2019 one, purchased on preorder. I sold it because it had some Bluetooth issues. WiFi wasn’t that bad, and battery life was enough for me (surely better than my NW-A105).
At the moment I have sold some of my DAPs and I’m using only the Sony A105 (Asian uncapped version), but I have some IEMs with balanced cable and I’d like to buy some hungry headphones in future.
The doubts are:
1) Does DX160 sound better than A105 single ended?
2) Is it better to buy the 2020 DX160 (giving it a second chance) or add some money to get a Sony ZX507?
3) Are the bluetooth problems solved? This is not necessarily mandatory for my choice, but it would be appreciated on a 400€ DAP.

Last but not least, do you guys have any advice regarding an upgrade from my A105?

Thank you very much!

 

[YanaMJ]

No problem with the Bluetooth and my 2020 version. I've tried again today and it works better since the update of the firmware.

 

[Kal El]

No problem with the Bluetooth and my 2020 version. I've tried again today and it works better since the update of the firmware.

Thank you! I think I will give it a second try then. Fortunately here in Italy there is a reseller that grants 2 years warranty and assistance if needed.

 

[YanaMJ]

Thank you! I think I will give it a second try then. Fortunately here in Italy there is a reseller that grants 2 years warranty and assistance if needed.

I think it's worth a try

 

[Kal El]

I think it's worth a try

I've just ordered it.

 

[Kal El]

My DX160 has just arrived! Incredible fast shipping (24hrs). I have some doubts:

1) I'd like to know how I can recognize that is actually a 2020 version. I'm sure that on my 2019 version there was the year "2019" printed on the back, and this one has got "2020", but I don't know if it is enough to recognize it.

2) It has arrived with a small blow in the corner, but there aren't scratches, is it possible that is a factory defect? Or maybe has it fallen?

3) I noticed that the dap is getting hot easily, more easily than I remember about my 2019 version that I sold some months ago.


Maybe @Paul - iBasso can help me... ?

Thanks!

 

[YanaMJ]

It's a 2020 version if it is written on the back.

Regarding the blow on the corner , you should mention it to the seller and ask for a replacement or if you don't want a replacement a little discount...I would have prefer a replacement because no proof it did not fall

 

[Kal El]

It's a 2020 version if it is written on the back.

Regarding the blow on the corner , you should mention it to the seller and ask for a replacement or if you don't want a replacement a little discount...I would have prefer a replacement because no proof it did not fall

Thank you, and what about the heat? It doesn't become very hot, but it feels not ordinary to me.

 

[YanaMJ]

Thank you, and what about the heat? It doesn't become very hot, but it feels not ordinary to me.

I can't tell you because I did not notice anything strange about heat...sometimes it becomes a little hot when I'm streaming music on Tidal...but nothing that worries me

 

[jamato8]

Thank you, and what about the heat? It doesn't become very hot, but it feels not ordinary to me.

I have noticed that when new, and I guess it is due to the battery conditioning, many units get warmer than normal at first. I just got a new laptop and was concerned about the heat as it was charging and with use. Now it is more back to normal. I have seen this with the daps I have gotten as well.

 

[Kal El]

I've spoken with the reseller that confirms me that probably the blow in the corner is a factory defect, and he can replace it if I want.