[Forsaked]

The knob looks like a wheel of a soapbox or gravity racer.

 

[hshock76]

Personally I like the volume knob esp the choice of gold. Only 3 primary colors which are well coordinated. Blue body, gold volume knob and jack rings and black screen.

 

[twister6]

I think this volume knob will fit better with a case that may/will come with the player ? Since most of the time it does

THIS! Likewise, I have a feeling this has to do with a design of a case which I'm sure will come stock. Big DAPs need a case for a better grip.

 

[HeyManslowdown97]

There was a already a video that showed this volume knob so it’s not a real “surprise” but love that this has now become pages long controversy. This will take at least 5 pages for everyone to comment on. At this rate 299 page shows by January 21st is within our range of possibilities....keeping in mind that’s fpga hasn’t been announced and nor has The dap chip. OH and internal storage. Haha

 

[CobraMan]

Not only that but they combined the volume wheel with the on/off function... Why in the world would that decision be made? Volume adjustments can be frequent whereas on/off is probably once a day or so.

Also noticed in the video that they have not added the fast alpha skip forward/backward menu navigation - shame, shame, shame on you iBasso.

So far I am not seeing anything to warrant a move from the DX228EX - which continues to amaze in the sound department.

Cheers,
Tim

 

[twister6]

Not only that but they combined the volume wheel with the on/off function... Why in the world would that decision be made? Volume adjustments can be frequent whereas on/off is probably once a day or so.

Also noticed in the video that they have not added the fast alpha skip forward/backward menu navigation - shame, shame, shame on you iBasso.

So far I am not seeing anything to warrant a move from the DX228EX - which continues to amaze in the sound department.

Cheers,
Tim

On/off function is not only for the power but also for the screen on/off. I find it very convenient in other DAPs to use a thumb to turn the screen on and change the volume right away, a plus when dealing with larger size DAPs.

 

[newtophones07]

Via iBasso FB

That knob is pretty ugly. I don't like the combined power and volume knob. I am happy they kept the swappable amps.

 

[Whitigir]

This look better than iPhone 12 pro max lol

 

[Blueoris]

Aren't protuberant volume wheels a hearing damage hazard? I've read stories of some AK DAP's owners accidentally turning up volume to unsafe levels while dropping or picking up these DAPS from their pockets. Does iBasso use a safety mechanism in their DAP's volume wheels to prevent that?

 

[gnahra]

Aren't protuberant volume wheels a hearing damage hazard? I've read stories of some AK DAP's owners accidentally turning up volume to unsafe levels while dropping or picking up these DAPS from their pockets. Does iBasso use a safety mechanism in their DAP's volume wheels to prevent that?

Yes. you can disable the volume wheel when the screen is locked.

 

[Whitigir]

Yes. you can disable the volume wheel when the screen is locked.

May androids has this setting available and that is why the wheel better has power screen button to it

 

[Blueoris]

Yes. you can disable the volume wheel when the screen is locked.

I am really liking this DAP.

 

[Wildcatsare1]

Should try everything out as soon as it peaks your curiosity , and that is how my pocket is draining empty

I finally received my 4.4 cable, and was able to plug my Whitgir Signature amp up, oh my, damn, if I win the lottery I'm starting a DAP company and putting you in charge of engineering!!!! My Solaras never, ever sounded so good, huge soundstage, and pitch blackness between the notes.

 

[Wildcatsare1]

That knob is pretty ugly. I don't like the combined power and volume knob. I am happy they kept the swappable amps.

Beauty is definitely in the eye of the beholder, I think it's beautiful, reminds me of a fine watch!

 

[dhc0329]

The device is a little too big to my taste but we don't even know what DAC chip being used? The video says something about FPGA. Anymore details on inside?