[behemothkat]

Did you try installing an older version of Tidal?

No, i haven’t Pure installed, use Google play market. If I will have time tomorrow I will try to download old build using Pure (MAX is living in my office nowadays, so, cannot test tonight)..

 

[behemothkat]

Did you try installing an older version of Tidal?

just tried to revert 2 builds back, noone works to play CD quality, only Masters. I believe it is something on Tidal side..

 

[wirefriend]

just tried to revert 2 builds back, noone works to play CD quality, only Masters. I believe it is something on Tidal side..

But it plays fine on the other DAPs.
I had an old Tidal build still installed a few days ago and it played CD quality fine. I didn't check the version number.
Then I upgraded MAX firmware to the latest and enabled Google Play store. It asked to upgrade Tidal, so I did. Then Tidal stopped playing CD quality.
So I think there must be an older version of Tidal that works...

 

[behemothkat]

But it plays fine on the other payers.
I had an old Tidal build still installed a few days ago and it played CD quality fine. I didn't check the version number.
Then I upgraded MAX firmware to the latest and enabled Google Play store. It asked to upgrade Tidal, so I did. Then Tidal stopped playing CD quality.
So I think there must be an older version of Tidal that works...

The old build from december, 2.34.0 (1017) works well.

 

[wirefriend]

The old build from december, 2.34.0 (1017) works well.

I knew there must be one that works. Thank you for sharing that!

 

[behemothkat]

I knew there must be one that works. Thank you for sharing that!

But you are correct: the latest release perfectly works with my R8, so, it is some specific with MAX.

 

[Paul - iBasso]

New downloadable firmware for the DX220Max. OTA next week.

Changes listed in download info.

http://www.ibasso.com/uploadfiles/download/DX220MaxFW-V1.02.rar

 

[ayang02]

Pasting the contents of the readme.txt included in the rar file:

Improvements with this firmware:

1. Rectified the bug that when using Plex APP, there was no output. (Android OS)
2. Rectified the bug that when playing WAV music files, album artwork wasn't displayed. (Android OS)
3. Allows playing DSD files when using Bluetooth output. (Android OS)
4. Support for last.fm added. (Android OS)
5. Improved system response. (Mango OS)

 

[wirefriend]

Pasting the contents of the readme.txt included in the rar file:

New downloadable firmware for the DX220Max. OTA next week.

Changes listed in download info.

http://www.ibasso.com/uploadfiles/download/DX220MaxFW-V1.02.rar

Upgraded. No issues so far. Will test Tidal later.

 

[ayang02]

Upgraded. No issues so far. Will test Tidal later.

I do feel the Mango OS is now snappier, any performance improvement is very welcome.

 

[wirefriend]

I do feel the Mango OS is now snappier, any performance improvement is very welcome.

Yes, I think it is faster now.

The issue with Tidal still persist - only Master tacks can be played. Normal CD quality tracks do not start playing at all.

 

[wirefriend]

Yes, I think it is faster now.

The issue with Tidal still persist - only Master tacks can be played. Normal CD quality tracks do not start playing at all.

Tidal 2.34.0 (1017) works well on 1.02.143

 

[behemothkat]

And there is still no usb-c improvements similar to implemented in DX220 1.17

 

[Lurker0]

Add-on v.1.25 is compatible with firmware 1.02.143.

 

[FooFighter]

Hi chaps, after some absence I just wanted to share some disappointing news.

I will ask for refunding my DX Max.
I sent it in for for repair through my local country Ibasso distributor and it took 3 months! to be send there and to be returned to me.
Now opening the box today ... I am getting the same device back with a lose part that can be easily heard while moving the device in your hands.
I really loved this metal brick but that service experience really sucks I have to say and makes me wonder
- how other IBasso cases are treated whenever you are in need of a hardware service
- how other Chinese products that need repair are handled in general cause I was informed that due to Chinese customs regulations all products need to go through Hongkong as otherwise horrendous fees will need to be paid...
-> so does that mean whenever a non-Chinese customer needs a repair he will need to wait like 3 months for a return??? that is like 3 times as long as I am waiting for any Aliepress-article being ordered ...

Am happy though that at least software wise there was some progress here and I am wishing you folks all the best and happy listening - DX Max is regardless of my issues a superior DAP and will still be part of my audiophile journey memories!