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

[Dexdexter]

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Originally Posted by dw6928 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I received a D1 from a fellow Headfier today for a bit of comparison to my Corda Move. Is it normal for the leather casing to bulge out a bit at the seam? As it is not mine, I thought I should ask if this is a defect.

This has been discussed a few times earlier in the thread, but obviously it's not the biggest of issues. Nonetheless, yes, it's normal. I e-mailed iBasso suggesting that they add a few mm to the leather at the velcro interface to make for a neater fit and they told me they would look into it.

 

[HeadphoneAddict]

So, after some burn-in time and extended listening, how many people NOW agree with the conclusion to my review on page 53?

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...you can have the whole world at your beck and call, women will swoon at your feet, and you will live forever...

I was thinking about editing it to add ...you can fly...

 

[zer010gic]

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Originally Posted by HiFlight /img/forum/go_quote.gif Due to the many requests for the DAC opamp upgrade to the AD8656, I will be able to provide a mounted AD8656 on a standoff, but my opamps will not be available until the middle of October due to availability delays from Analog.

Does that include the Buffers or just the DAC chips?


Corey

 

[OverlordXenu]

Anyone know the due-date for the $200 accessory-less one?

 

[Dexdexter]

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Originally Posted by OverlordXenu /img/forum/go_quote.gif Anyone know the due-date for the $200 accessory-less one?

Same as the other ones (1-2 weeks). I believe it's $209. Just e-mail iBasso and they should be able to arrange it.

 

[mrarroyo]

Quote:

Originally Posted by dw6928 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I received a D1 from a fellow Headfier today for a bit of comparison to my Corda Move. Is it normal for the leather casing to bulge out a bit at the seam? As it is not mine, I thought I should ask if this is a defect.

Yes, specially at the velcro closure.

 

[Dash]

UPS just dropped off mine. It was the simple package. iBasso told me to paypal the money direct to them. I get the email address in a sec. S

 

[Dash]

here's the email:

"Thank you for your concern.
We still offer the $209 D1 simple package. However, it is not available on our website. To order this package, you need to send payment to our paypal account directly.
Our paypal account is payment@ibasso.com

We will ship your order out with 48 hours, the shipping period vary with area. Shipping to United States, it usually takes 4~5 business days. Also, shipping cost to United States is $23.

If you have any further questions, please dont hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely
iBasso Audio"

 

[HiFlight]

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Originally Posted by zer010gic /img/forum/go_quote.gif Does that include the Buffers or just the DAC chips? Corey

Both. However I received notice of shipping today, so maybe the boat will dock a bit sooner!

 

[GiR]

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Originally Posted by GiR /img/forum/go_quote.gif mine hasn't had the tracking updated for ages. 2007-09-12 14:13:00 GUANGZHOU Despatch from Sorting Center *sob* soon it will be mine though

Another day and still no update on the tracking site. How long did you guys have to wait for it to even show up as arriving at another country after leaving china?

 

[dw6928]

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Originally Posted by mrarroyo /img/forum/go_quote.gif Yes, specially at the velcro closure.

Thanks. That's the bulge. I think there was a better way.

 

[Sasaki]

I've just got mine.
On the first look, D1 is a bit bigger but it is reasonably compact for the Amp/DAC combo. Build quality is nice as well.
Here is some pictures. (click to enlarge)

*size comparison
MicroDAC to the left



*amp setting
with iMod 5.5G + Cryo X Silver dock



*DAC/Amp setting
with iHP-140 + Optical cable



the right is equivalent separate system, MicroDAC & SR-71.
D1 is a good space saver

 

[Dexdexter]

Those are some very tasty photos, Sasaki-san!

 

[dw6928]

Of all of my headphones, the D1 seems to mate best with the Ultrasone 2500 at this early stage (day 2). The AKG 701 sounded shrill and lifeless. The Denon D2000 always sounds good (even out of an Ipod).

 

[jamato8]

It is working very well with my PROline 750's. The 750's are now over 300 hours and sounding fine with the D1 at over 600 or 700 hours.