[Whitigir]

So I manage to sell my ex-fan 8 amp

Just before packing thought i'd compare with dx300 which only has 50 hrs.

My initial impressions was dx300 more forward sounding a lot more detail but bass a bit toned down. Stage was more shallow and didn't have that theatre kind of Bass I loved about dx228ex. Then I changed the digital filter D3 to D1 (no fast roll) something I thought makes very little difference to my ears. Not sure if it was the 30 min break I took but all of a sudden BANG dx300 matches dx228ex same wide stage and impactful bass , little more detail and as expected a touch cleaner sounding.

My question is now i'm wondering if bass will become even more larger and controlled as time goes on ? no regrets so far I was even prepared to compromise to have a faster dap.
What are other experiences with dx228ex do they feel it supersedes also very excited to see what future amp modules will bring to this player.

Definitely, give it 250 hours and it finished maturing. Until then, you will observe many changes. If you like the Dx300 now, it will only get better

 

[BiggieBig]

Definitely, give it 250 hours and it finished maturing. Until then, you will observe many changes. If you like the Dx300 now, it will only get better

thanks even more so when we get amp11-ex
and you convince Bassio of another run

When I get more burn-in i'll A/B with AMP9 through probably not much point due to totally different sigs

 

[Whitigir]

thanks even more so when we get amp11-ex
and you convince Bassio of another run

When I get more burn-in i'll A/B with AMP9 through probably not much point due to totally different sigs

LOL, that is a one in a life time deal . I doubt it would happens again. More realistically, I am looking forward to what Ibasso is brewing for the next amp module for Dx300

 

[Tex Irie]

Another pairing worth trying... T+A Solitaire P with the DX300... Highly recommended if you have the opportunity to try that out.

 

[DarginMahkum]

Another pairing worth trying... T+A Solitaire P with the DX300... Highly recommended if you have the opportunity to try that out.

Solitaire P with DX300 is a walking concert hall around your head.

 

[DarginMahkum]

and after your are done with LO, don't forget to switch back to PO before you plug earphones back into the DAP and your ears

@Paul - iBasso I think it is a good idea to switch to PO mode automatically when the cable is removed in LO mode (or make automatic switch optional). I had the shock more than once after I forgot to switch to PO mode after listening through line-out.

 

[Whitigir]

@Paul - iBasso I think it is a good idea to switch to PO mode automatically when the cable is removed in LO mode (or make automatic switch optional). I had the shock more than once after I forgot to switch to PO mode after listening through line-out.

So did I LoL!! Luckily I wasn’t blasting my in ears buds inserted otherwise my ears would still be ringing LOL!!!

 

[DarginMahkum]

So did I LoL!! Luckily I wasn’t blasting my in ears buds inserted otherwise my ears would still be ringing LOL!!!

It was no LOL for me. I am still nervous about pressing play when I have the headphones on my ears.

 

[Whitigir]

It was no LOL for me. I am still nervous about pressing play when I have the headphones on my ears.

Same here... I check and recheck as double check, triple check, both volume and output mode and still nervous about pressing play...and I thought pressing it should be a fun and inviting feature !!

 

[DarginMahkum]

I have to say, so far I am amazed by the software quality of DX300. It is so far rock solid for me. Other than the suggestion above, maybe having the possibility of switching to DAC mode from the pull down menu would be cool, but not a must.

 

[Whitigir]

I have to say, so far I am amazed by the software quality of DX300. It is so far rock solid for me. Other than the suggestion above, maybe having the possibility of switching to DAC mode from the pull down menu would be cool, but not a must.

Switching to DAC mode can be swipe to the right at the main screen

 

[DarginMahkum]

Switching to DAC mode can be swipe to the right at the main screen

Aaahh, cool. Thanks. I didn't see that.

 

[alexlevn0791]

My portable full size setup

 

[Whitigir]

My portable full size setup

Today is the day for my setup

To anyone who wonders, the Dx300 Line out is great but pairing with C9 is good for medium and low gain only, high gain has distortions, and that is what I will recommend

 

[Whitigir]

Does anyone know where the auto play on plug detection option is in neutron ?