[leggy]

Thank you Jared. Nicely worked

 

[thecrow]

i had a listen to the d14 today on my focal spirit pro headphones and was quite impressed
 
an upgrade from using my fiio x5 and iphone 6 - a nice bit more detail laid out very nicely. a nice increase in richness and clarity and a touch of warmth - the sound was pretty much we're i'm at at the moment.
 
 
wondering how using the d14 as a dac/amp compares to the dx80 if members have here have heard both
 
also wondering how that compares relative to the fiio x7 - i had a very quick listen to the x7 and found it lacking the warmth of the d14 - but that was a quick listen

 

[leggy]

Just ordered Asgard2 to amp the Q701 and Beyer DT990Pro 250ohm. Will compare it to my iBasso D14 and post back my findings

 

[jared basshead]

Just ordered Asgard2 to amp the Q701 and Beyer DT990Pro 250ohm. Will compare it to my iBasso D14 and post back my findings

Please do, I have a 600 premium coming but I'm not sure if d14 will be able to power it.

 

[leggy]

If we are talking pure volume level, then there are songs that I need to turn the volume knob of the D14 up to 3 o'clock to get enough volume and some songs can't do it pass 12-1 o'clock, both on high gain with my DT990Pro 250ohm
There is this site, not sure how accurate or useful to you, that can tell what's the highest volume you can get pairing your can to your amp
http://www.audiobot9000.com/match/beyerdynamic/dt-990-edition-600-ohms/with/ibasso/d14-bushmaster

 

[jared basshead]

Thanks, volume can be achieved from a smartohone too so just wanted to hear some comparasions of d14amp and asgard2. I know not a fair comparasions but just wanted to know how tye d14 stacks up.
I'll still be getting a tube amp anyway.

 

[leggy]

I will let you know Jared

 

[leggy]

Positive first impression for the Asgard 2 when compared to the iBasso D14
The Asgard 2 adds body, the sound opened up a little bit, adds slight warmness, increases soundstage, tightens up the bass, clearer/smoother sound. Needless to say the very slight distortion I used to have with the D14 when upping the volume past 2-3 o’clock on high gain is gone now, which is expected given the spec difference between these amps.
Please note that all changes are slight, nothing extreme, but it’s there, for my ears, YMMV.
Test performed on AKG Q701 and Beyer DT990Pro 250 ohm

 

[jared basshead]

Positive first impression for the Asgard 2 when compared to the iBasso D14


The Asgard 2 adds body, the sound opened up a little bit, adds slight warmness, increases soundstage, tightens up the bass, clearer/smoother sound. Needless to say the very slight distortion I used to have with the D14 when upping the volume past 2-3 o’clock on high gain is gone now, which is expected given the spec difference between these amps.


Please note that all changes are slight, nothing extreme, but it’s there, for my ears, YMMV.


Test performed on AKG Q701 and Beyer DT990Pro 250 ohm

Thanks

 

[palermo]

Lucky me got 2nd hand in a good condition for less than $180 at local forum. A little doubt at first, bcos I never take an audition at store. Now D14 running smoothly to my phone through OTG.
I can confirm D14 is a well done build as a solid dac/amp. Got no such issue with zte v5 pro (A711) running android 5.1.1. My initial impression it has a good clarity, open up slight a veilness on my IEM, a great pair with SD2s. I wont judge too far, the ex-owner told me that he used it rarely in 2 months. I thought it played under 50hr since he bought.

 

[jamato8]

Lucky me got 2nd hand in a good condition for less than $180 at local forum. A little doubt at first, bcos I never take an audition at store. Now D14 running smoothly to my phone through OTG.
I can confirm D14 is a well done build as a solid dac/amp. Got no such issue with zte v5 pro (A711) running android 5.1.1. My initial impression it has a good clarity, open up slight a veilness on my IEM, a great pair with SD2s. I wont judge too far, the ex-owner told me that he used it rarely in 2 months. I thought it played under 50hr since he bought.

It is an excellent sounding amp/dac. Have fun. 

 

[flashmp3]

The usb port of my D14 is too loose. The usb cable doesn't fit will in it so now it disconnects often while i'm listening

 

[leggy]

If someone is using only the dac function through line out, how much battery time you are getting?

 

[Paul - iBasso]

  The usb port of my D14 is too loose. The usb cable doesn't fit will in it so now it disconnects often while i'm listening

Is it the port or the USB cable?

 

[leggy]

Hi Paul - iBasso,

I think my battery is malfunctioning. I am using my D14 as a DAC only and getting around 6 hours from fully charged to complete empty.
Per the specifications, the battery life when used as dac/amp is 13 hours so I expect at least to get the same duration for DAC only if not longer.
I bought mine from Amazon a month ago.

What advise do you have?