[audio123]

  Then why do you expect iBasso to produce a new firmware for DX80, which you already have purchased, instead of working 100% under the new DX200?

 
In fact, iBasso has introduced SACD ISO playback first for DX90, then for DX50, and the version for DX50 is better. So, I expect the version for DX80 at least not worse than for DX50. So think about DX50/90 existing users like beta testers for DX80... or DX200

 

you make a point there mate....

 

[proedros]

would adding idsd micro to the dx80 , make a significant sound upgrade ?
 
how would the idsd change the general dx80 sound ?

 

 

[HiFiChris]

  would adding idsd micro to the dx80 , make a significant sound upgrade ?
 
how would the idsd change the general dx80 sound ?

 

 
If it is a significant upgrade is up to your personal perception.
 
That's what I'm hearing (micro iDSD): more brightness to the sound compared to the DX80 (also in general, I find the micro iDSD to be slightly on the brighter side), no hiss (but only with iEMatch set to "Ultra Sensitivity"), somewhat higher transparency, possibility of extremely high output power (might probably come in handy for insensitive full-sized HPs).

But to the ifi's cons: cannot be used for as quiet listening levels as the DX80 and the ifi's volume control isn't as precise either (analogue pot -> channel imbalance), higher output impedance (5 or so Ohms with iEMatch to "High Sensitivity" and <2 when iEMatch is set to "Ultra Sensitivity" but just as little as ~ 0.1 Ohms when no iEMatch is engaged), hiss with sensitive IEMs without iEMatch set to "Ultra Sensitivity".

 

[howdy]

would adding idsd micro to the dx80 , make a significant sound upgrade ?

how would the idsd change the general dx80 sound ? 

This is the only way I listen to my 80 is with my Micro, to tell you the truth I have only listened to my 80 once or twice on its own. The micro is VERY resolving.

 

[proedros]

This is the only way I listen to my 80 is with my Micro, to tell you the truth I have only listened to my 80 once or twice on its own. The micro is VERY resolving.

 
you mean it's bright or warmish sounding ? i still have not understood if idsd sounds 'tubey' or analytical

to be honest , i don't really listen a lot to my dx80 , as i find the zx2 more organic/musical
 
but idsd could change that

 

[HiFiChris]

I think ClieOS' micro iDSD review perfectly sums up the sound (at least that's exactly how I perceive the micro iDSD).

 

[audio123]

which dx80 fw u guys think is the most stable? for me is 1.3.3

 

[howdy]

  which dx80 fw u guys think is the most stable? for me is 1.3.3

I use the same fw as it just works. 

 

[audio123]

  I use the same fw as it just works. 

which is?

 

[howdy]

 
which is?

same as you, 1.3.3

 

[riodgarp]

I use 1.3.3 L4 because it tasted best best for me, but isn't most stable yet, thump noise, hiss, premature song's change, battery drain issue, and even played from middle of song

 

[audio123]

  same as you, 1.3.3

ah i see

 

[JustinCHL]

1.4.2

 

[audio123]

1.4.2

that fw skips track for u?

 

[Gosod]

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