[Whitigir]

So the conclusion is that the dx300 with the amp12W beats the crap out of the lets say ak sp2000?

that had always been my own opinions, even preferred Dx228EX over SP2K easily

 

[Tex Irie]

I don't know who needs to hear this but Cirrus Logic has not sunsetted nor EOL'd the CS43198 DAC. Also the DX300 is still in stock.

https://www.cirrus.com/products/eol/?

 

[DAPpower]

But what happened to the production of the DX300? Will it resume in a few months?

 

[German Expat in Vietnam]

Yes, what great friends they are making!

A very nice combination, I'm almost jealous. I just miss something. What?? The SA Athena. The bass becomes more structured and taut, the midrange becomes even more natural and organic. yes and the heights become more brilliant. Everything sounds a lot more airy. Fine details also come into their own much better. The original cable, on the other hand, sounds like clogged. It is worth considering.

 

[Tex Irie]

But what happened to the production of the DX300? Will it resume in a few months?

You should direct that question to iBasso. I'm just here to occasionally comment about IEMs and Headphones that have excellent synergy with the DX300. It's still available for purchase through their distributors in the US.

 

[Mithrandir1980]

A very nice combination, I'm almost jealous. I just miss something. What?? The SA Athena. The bass becomes more structured and taut, the midrange becomes even more natural and organic. yes and the heights become more brilliant. Everything sounds a lot more airy. Fine details also come into their own much better. The original cable, on the other hand, sounds like clogged. It is worth considering.

Yes, I do have to change the cable.

I have a custom 2-pin graphene cable quite good for my monarchs and I wanted to test it on the isabellae but I didn't know that the 2-pin connection is different and I can't associate it.
I will have to order one.
Thanks for the recommendation I'll take a look at it.

 

[firesign]

Yes, I do have to change the cable.

I have a custom 2-pin graphene cable quite good for my monarchs and I wanted to test it on the isabellae but I didn't know that the 2-pin connection is different and I can't associate it.
I will have to order one.
Thanks for the recommendation I'll take a look at it.

I have used the same cable in my Isabellae and in my Clairvoyance, without problems. It's sure you can use the same 2 pin cable with your Monarch and your Isabellae.

 

[Mithrandir1980]

I have used the same cable in my Isabellae and in my Clairvoyance, without problems. It's sure you can use the same 2 pin cable with your Monarch and your Isabellae.

The isabellae cable can be used in the monarch but the monarch cable in the isabellae cannot since the connector of the isabellae is recessed and that of the monarch is flush.

 

[firesign]

The isabellae cable can be used in the monarch but the monarch cable in the isabellae cannot since the connector of the isabellae is recessed and that of the monarch is flush.

Ah, OK. If you want to use the Monarch cable in the Isabellae, you have that problem.
I have used the same NiceHCK pure copper cable in both because it has the pins like the Isabellae cable.

 

[RIGATIO]

Could someone please give more detailed comparisons of the stock amp12 vs amp12W? Will be probably sending my amp12 for modding after new year. Thanx in advance.

 

[DAPpower]

Could someone please give more detailed comparisons of the stock amp12 vs amp12W? Will be probably sending my amp12 for modding after new year. Thanx in advance.

Here is an early description of the SQ description,


https://www.head-fi.org/threads/iba...rmware-09-29-21-1-04-305.943221/post-16549156


and Whitigir's early assessment of the mod and SQ,


https://www.head-fi.org/threads/iba...rmware-09-29-21-1-04-305.943221/post-16674906

 

[RIGATIO]

Here is an early description of the SQ description,


https://www.head-fi.org/threads/iba...rmware-09-29-21-1-04-305.943221/post-16549156


and Whitigir's early assessment of the mod and SQ,


https://www.head-fi.org/threads/iba...rmware-09-29-21-1-04-305.943221/post-16674906

Thanx!

 

[JoelWilcox]

Could someone please give more detailed comparisons of the stock amp12 vs amp12W? Will be probably sending my amp12 for modding after new year. Thanx in advance.

Sending? I understood the amp12W mod to be DIY.

 

[RIGATIO]

There is a company in the UK- NP audio. I emailed them and received the aswer that they will do the Whitigers mod for me. it costs 89 punds. The NP Mode costs 189 punds as they use more caps which are more expensive. I have no idea how the second mode sounds with the amp12 so will probably go for 12W as we have some impressions.

 

[JoelWilcox]

There is a company in the UK- NP audio. I emailed them and received the aswer that they will do the Whitigers mod for me. it costs 89 punds. The NP Mode costs 189 punds as they use more caps which are more expensive. I have no idea how the second mode sounds with the amp12 so will probably go for 12W as we have some impressions.

I'm not sure what you mean by the NP Mod (EX?) for 189 pounds, but thanks for finding a company that will do the W mod. Curious how it turns out for you.