I just bought and tried out a DX180. The cases seem very similar, so I'll mention here that I find the new design language very much a step in wrong direction. It's very striking to look at, with all the angles and 3D offsets. But, compared to the previous generations (I have a DX240 and used to have a DX170), I find the new DAPs very uncomfortable to hold in my hand. Further, even the visually interesting parts are pretty much hidden if you use a case - which I would think many if not most users will want to do for a device you're constantly carrying around and handling. Much as I REALLY wanted to love the new device, I just find it annoying.
8 DACs is sometimes referred to as "dual balanced diffential". Yes, as iBasso states, four DACs per channel. I have a Audio-GD DAC with 8 Burr Brown PCM1704 chips.
I am so happy , I ordered it this evening , should arrive this week 🎉 (I don’t quite understand how the longevity works with it being android based ?) or updates .. I heard you mention ten years ago.. that’s achievable with this dap ? Thanks in advance !
Thank you and yes, I take your point re. Android. Although if the DAP reaches a point for you where it is usable ‘as is’ then it should last a long time. At least as a DAP, it’s primarily role.
Ended up returning it. A lot of stores didn’t carry it that’s close by my home. The 4.4 jack .. I had to twist it in order for it to work properly a few times and that worried me having to ship it back and forth with insurance.
Thank you for the review ❗️ 🔆 So streaming is no problem with 260❓And are there some other DAPs(with streaming in mind) around this price point you would recommend?..Thank you ✌️ 😁
14hrs...when will DAP makers realise that battery life is one of, if not the, most important thing for a mobile device. This day and age, 14hrs just doesn't cut it.
I get your point, but it's not that they couldn't even extend these 14 hours, sure they could, but it's a compromise they had to make. Bigger battery? > Think about size and weight for portability and the huge power output to improve on its ability to hook up also harder to drive headphones and IEMs (1000mW is really good for a DAP). So, these 14 hours are not so bad at all under these aspects, it's not a smartphone with a 100mW 3.5 jack.
@@revan.3994 Moreover, external USB battery packs are cheap and relatively light. So, reducing the weight to 230 odd grams work very well for most situations, and it's simple to add external battery life when necessary.
Given its power output rating, a 14 hour battery life is excellent. Plus, the internal battery is user replaceable. Ibasso can easily get much longer battery life if they significantly reduce the power output.
I just bought and tried out a DX180. The cases seem very similar, so I'll mention here that I find the new design language very much a step in wrong direction. It's very striking to look at, with all the angles and 3D offsets. But, compared to the previous generations (I have a DX240 and used to have a DX170), I find the new DAPs very uncomfortable to hold in my hand. Further, even the visually interesting parts are pretty much hidden if you use a case - which I would think many if not most users will want to do for a device you're constantly carrying around and handling. Much as I REALLY wanted to love the new device, I just find it annoying.
I have one too and want a leather case to soften it out. It's annoying for sure.
Now this is the highest detailed informative review I ever watched 😅🎉 Fantastic 🎉
Sony NW-WM1AM2 vs ibasso 260 ?
8 DACs is sometimes referred to as "dual balanced diffential". Yes, as iBasso states, four DACs per channel. I have a Audio-GD DAC with 8 Burr Brown PCM1704 chips.
I am so happy , I ordered it this evening , should arrive this week 🎉 (I don’t quite understand how the longevity works with it being android based ?) or updates .. I heard you mention ten years ago.. that’s achievable with this dap ?
Thanks in advance !
Thank you and yes, I take your point re. Android. Although if the DAP reaches a point for you where it is usable ‘as is’ then it should last a long time. At least as a DAP, it’s primarily role.
@@TheAudiophileMan Awesome thank you very much. Time to start collecting music then so i can keep using it in it's Mango ui mode :)
ibasso have good customer support and support legacy devices for years.
Ended up returning it. A lot of stores didn’t carry it that’s close by my home. The 4.4 jack .. I had to twist it in order for it to work properly a few times and that worried me having to ship it back and forth with insurance.
Fun Boy Three!
"Murder She Said" Such a great tune!
I’m from Leeds - aye bye gum❤
Another good one Paul, cheers.
how about the streaming ability of this player?
Thank you for the review ❗️ 🔆 So streaming is no problem with 260❓And are there some other DAPs(with streaming in mind) around this price point you would recommend?..Thank you ✌️ 😁
I have not used the dx260; but the dx240, even so still on Android 11, works well for streaming Tidal, Roon, etc. You could also look at the Hiby RS6.
Another boring player 😢
14hrs...when will DAP makers realise that battery life is one of, if not the, most important thing for a mobile device.
This day and age, 14hrs just doesn't cut it.
I get your point, but it's not that they couldn't even extend these 14 hours, sure they could, but it's a compromise they had to make. Bigger battery? > Think about size and weight for portability and the huge power output to improve on its ability to hook up also harder to drive headphones and IEMs (1000mW is really good for a DAP). So, these 14 hours are not so bad at all under these aspects, it's not a smartphone with a 100mW 3.5 jack.
@@revan.3994 Moreover, external USB battery packs are cheap and relatively light. So, reducing the weight to 230 odd grams work very well for most situations, and it's simple to add external battery life when necessary.
14 hrs is actually on the high side for all but the most basic devices.
Given its power output rating, a 14 hour battery life is excellent. Plus, the internal battery is user replaceable. Ibasso can easily get much longer battery life if they significantly reduce the power output.
Well then dont buy it. To me sound quality is way more important.
Hello ,is there any heating issues?
TIA
No, when I used the iBasso, I never burnt my toast once. Kidding! I'm kidding. No. Never had heating issues with this one.
@@TheAudiophileMan
Hahahahaha thanks for the reply
Btw, you can get your music without it being resampled if you apps with an exclusive mode like usb audio player pro.