A TRS mini-mini from DX50 line-out to PB2 SE input will be needed. Of course if you want to run the PB2 from the balanced output, you will need to re-terminate your 4-lead phones with the iBasso Hirose adapter. If you plan to use only the SE PB2 output, you will not experience its full potential.
Sounds like you want to hack some resources, not install vanilla Android. I think stock Android would need a bit of work to even make it on par with the iBasso firmware, SQ-wise.
I like the sound enough so do not see the need for mod. Esp when pairing with Heir5.0, i can listen to it as long as the battery lasts.. But will continue to search for amp bcos of the inevitable crave for powerful sound with conviction.. LoL
I liked the ak120 but some areas were a bit lacking to me with excellent iems compared to the 901 and in this I think we agree. So in what areas does the dx50 lack or differ from the ak120? thanks
Mainly lacks the painful satisfaction to know I sank 4 digits into a freaking digital audio player... or the ability to bash i-devices with a snobby smile on my face at meets or show
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On a more serious note, mids sound different in that AK120 has more body and sound fuller, while still maintaining the resolution/clarity. Mid bass differs in a similar way but to lesser extend. Treble seems to be more refined/lacks sparkle (glass half empty/half full). Soundstage have more depth but may sound actually narrower on busy/complex tracks. The difference isn't really night and day and has to listen intently to familiar tracks. Many a time I "find" some "deficiency" and switched to the AK120 on the same track and well it wasn't really immediately better (e.g. "em... voice sounded thin..." "oh nevermind it is like that on here too").
They sound different for sure, but if I need to "squint" my ears to listen to different and struggle to decide which one I like better, it made the decision to sell it quite easy. Afterall I gain the satisfaction of having 4 digits of cash back in my pocket now.
Just hope the firmware will arrive at a point it is as stable.
The DX50 really comes into its own on Hi Rez files...... best is, the dac chip seems to handle hi rez files with ease, no extra heat that I have noticed and battery seems really strong.....................
A TRS mini-mini from DX50 line-out to PB2 SE input will be needed. Of course if you want to run the PB2 from the balanced output, you will need to re-terminate your 4-lead phones with the iBasso Hirose adapter. If you plan to use only the SE PB2 output, you will not experience its full potential.
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