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I've had trouble finding any information on the new Loxjie D30, despite the same form factor it looks like they changed a lot (including the price). Has anyone reviewed the new one? I only found one review by Cheap Audio Man, link at the end of post. I'll outline the differences below:
Loxjie D30 $180
DAC: AK4497EQ
Op amp: LM4562
BT 5.0 with SBC, aptX
Power consumption: 0.1W standby, 3W in use
THD+N: -115dB
Dynamic range: 121 dB
Loxjie D30 2021 $260
DAC: ES9068AS
Op amp: OPA1612
BT 5.0 with SBC, aptX, aptX HD, AAC
Some nonsense about MQA no one cares about
Color display
Power consumption: 0.5W standby, 5W in use
THD+N: -120dB
Dynamic range: 123 dB
Let me know if I missed anything. So the specs look good, but what I want to know is if it still maintains the 'smooth yet detailed, excellent for the price' sound, especially since the price went up 44%! ESS chips can be known for sounding a little more harsh, but as we all know what really matters is how it's implemented in the circuit, so I'm really curious to hear anyone's experience.
EDIT:
Additioal resources on the Loxjie D30 (old version):
Review by Aibo (iiWi)
His video review
Video review by Passion for Sound
For the Loxjie D30 2021
Video review by Cheap Audio Man (came out TODAY! Not sure informative though.)
Video review by Muu Audio (entirely in Japanese comparing the two, I used auto-translated subtitles and he seems to think the new one sounds more clear and detailed, "it's a difference in sound like changing the power cable," and "I wonder if there was a feeling of openness that made the sound clearer overall." Again, I'm having Google do live translation so take that for what it is.)
Loxjie D30 $180
DAC: AK4497EQ
Op amp: LM4562
BT 5.0 with SBC, aptX
Power consumption: 0.1W standby, 3W in use
THD+N: -115dB
Dynamic range: 121 dB
Loxjie D30 2021 $260
DAC: ES9068AS
Op amp: OPA1612
BT 5.0 with SBC, aptX, aptX HD, AAC
Some nonsense about MQA no one cares about
Color display
Power consumption: 0.5W standby, 5W in use
THD+N: -120dB
Dynamic range: 123 dB
Let me know if I missed anything. So the specs look good, but what I want to know is if it still maintains the 'smooth yet detailed, excellent for the price' sound, especially since the price went up 44%! ESS chips can be known for sounding a little more harsh, but as we all know what really matters is how it's implemented in the circuit, so I'm really curious to hear anyone's experience.
EDIT:
Additioal resources on the Loxjie D30 (old version):
Review by Aibo (iiWi)
His video review
Video review by Passion for Sound
For the Loxjie D30 2021
Video review by Cheap Audio Man (came out TODAY! Not sure informative though.)
Video review by Muu Audio (entirely in Japanese comparing the two, I used auto-translated subtitles and he seems to think the new one sounds more clear and detailed, "it's a difference in sound like changing the power cable," and "I wonder if there was a feeling of openness that made the sound clearer overall." Again, I'm having Google do live translation so take that for what it is.)
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