New Portable Amp/Dac: iBasso D1 **with updates on the first page**

[nc8000]

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Originally Posted by jamato8 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I wondered about that, well 20 hours of dac and amp isn't bad. My Monica II dac gets around 12 hours, which is good for a good days use. With Monica, I have extra battery packs. I wonder how long it works as a dac only, I would guess around 40 hours or so.

No in dac mode the amplification circuts are still active so "only" 20 hours but still a lot better than the 8-9 hours on a Headroom MicroDac.

 

[nc8000]

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Originally Posted by DennyL /img/forum/go_quote.gif I can't quite see on the iBasso site how you put it into your basket and buy it.

I ordered mine directly via email. Later today it ought to be possible to order it via the web site.

 

[Dexdexter]

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Originally Posted by nc8000 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I ordered mine directly via email. Later today it ought to be possible to order it via the web site.

Yes, I used direct e-mail also.

 

[jamato8]

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Originally Posted by sum1 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Can this device be powered by the USB just by itself or it still need a battery for it

No, it uses the batteries because the usb does not have a high enough voltage.

 

[sum1]

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Originally Posted by jamato8 /img/forum/go_quote.gif No, it uses the batteries because the usb does not have a high enough voltage.

Thanks for the info. I dont see any switches on the pics of the amp there so is it safe to assume that it doesnt have a bass boost like the T1/T2 or maybe there is jumper switch inside it

 

[jamato8]

From what I know there isn't a bass boost but then I don't use one if available anyway. I have found that good headphone, earphone, and IEM's generally don't need it if they are fairly accurate and it is just something else in the circuit.

 

[LepakVT]

I want to order one now but I need to buy textbooks for school first!

 

[jamato8]

Ah who needs school! go for it. I don't need no stinking school.

 

[xnothingpoetic]

I love that power button!

Nothing original, but I think it looks nice, and is easy to press on and off.

 

[LepakVT]

I'll wait to pull the trigger until I hear some impressions though. Did you order one today, jamato8? We'll probably hear some impressions within the next week or two. I'm trying to decide between the D1 or the EMU 0404 USB as my college dorm listening setup. I like my T2 so much that I might stick with iBasso for my next purchase though

 

[souperman]

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Originally Posted by LepakVT /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'll wait to pull the trigger until I hear some impressions though. Did you order one today, jamato8? We'll probably hear some impressions within the next week or two. I'm trying to decide between the D1 or the EMU 0404 USB as my college dorm listening setup. I like my T2 so much that I might stick with iBasso for my next purchase though

Why not the Corda MOVE? Too expensive? IMO, the 0404 amp is decent at best, while the MOVE has a very good amp section. We'll see about the iBasso.

 

[LepakVT]

The MOVE is a possibility too definitely, but I do like the included AC adapter and rechargeable batteries of the D1. I like the little niceties like that. I'll do some reading up on the MOVE, though.

d'oh and look at that. within 5 seconds of looking at the MOVE's spec sheet I see that it can be USB powered which is great to use with my laptop wherever, but I think I would still want an external power supply.

 

[souperman]

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Originally Posted by LepakVT /img/forum/go_quote.gif The MOVE is a possibility too definitely, but I do like the included AC adapter and rechargeable batteries of the D1. I like the little niceties like that. I'll do some reading up on the MOVE, though. d'oh and look at that. within 5 seconds of looking at the MOVE's spec sheet I see that it can be USB powered which is great to use with my laptop wherever, but I think I would still want an external power supply.

Yeah definitely. I would too. Of course the MOVE is much more expensive. I'm really waiting to try one of these out. I'm at college right now, and I sold my more expensive gear cause I want to downgrade to a DAC/AMP combo for under $300.

 

[LepakVT]

What do you mean much more expensive? Before shipping the D1 is $229 and the MOVE can be had for $235 at TTVJ before shipping or $240 directly from the Meier homepage.

 

[OverlordXenu]

I can't wait to hear some comparisons to the Micro DAC/Micro Stack!

Are there any plans on offering it in a smaller package? I would like to use a LISA III as an amp with a DAC (that is, if my optical X5 idea pans out).

Or, is it possible to use this as just a DAC? I only really skimmed the specs.