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One True Champion DAP – iBasso DX340 Reference Music Player 

One True Champion DAP – iBasso DX340 Reference Music Player 

iBasso DX340 is the $1699 USD Flagship-Class DAP or Digital Audio Player designed by iBasso to be the Reference in 2025 for audio, with Dual system Controllers, Dual Batteries and Discrete PWM-DACs. Compared to most DAPs, iBasso DAPs usually have far better software support and usually much longer shelf life, as the company makes it easy to replace batteries. This means that we have to place the DX340 against some of the titans in this industry, including Lotoo PAW GT2 (3200 USD), Astell&Kern ACRO CA1000T (2299 USD) and HIFIMAN R2R2000 (2500 USD). We will also explore pairings with HIFIMAN Susvara Unveiled, Palma DHS-1, and Campfire Moon Rover

 

Introduction

iBasso strives to create the best sounding, reference DAP each year, and this time they have upgraded the DX3XX line with the DX340 that we’re reviewing today. This time, the DAC approach is slowly moving away from the Delta-Sigma Traditional approach, and iBasso started implementing their own DACs with the Discrete PWM-DACs format. In fact, DX340 uses 16 Sets of Cascaded 8E PWM-DACs. Not only this, but using a Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 SoC, iBasso now has the upper hand over most DAP manufacturers who are still using low-end CPUs in their DAPs, as DX340 moves noticeably faster and can do quite a bit more than the competition. 

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Product Link

Amazon – https://amzn.to/4kcAtQx

Aliexpress – https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oEp5cRt

 

Build Quality / Aesthetics

World of the high-end audiophile DAPs is currently split between high-end Transportable DAPs like the mighty iBasso DX320MAX TI, which is much larger and heavier, or the DX3XX line, including the previous DX320 DAP which are lighter, resemble smartphones, but still offer an insane sound quality. In fact, this time around, iBasso brings the DX340 closer to the MAX series with a few tricks, but in physical, this is a DAP that’s about twice as thick as a smartphone, but narrower and not quite as tall, resulting in a really ergonomic device. 

At the heart of the iBasso DX 340 we have a Dual System Controller and Dual Battery Power Supply structure, but also the new In-House developed Discrete PWM-DAC and FPGA-Master 3.0 Technology. This results in a -119 dB THD+N, and we also have a replaceable AMP card, with some of the variations available reaching a power that is as high as 2150mW + 2150mW for an impedance of 32 OHMs. 

Unique to iBasso, we have a FPGA-Master Gen 3 chip, and this is the direct audio system controller, it requests audio data from the SoC and plays a major role in signal reproduction, maintaining signal integrity. We’re seeing an increased number of LUT units in the new FPGA chip, 7.5 times that of the FPGA-Master 2.0, and this allows the new chip to be equipped with an exclusive harmonic adjustment algorithm, which allows listeners to fine tune the amount of odd and even harmonics. Data stream generated by the FPGA-Master 3 is then generated as a PWM signal, and fed to the array of the 16 Sets of 8E PWM DACs for decoding. There are 4 DACs dedicated to L+, L-, R+, R-, and this exceeded the amount of DACs available in this array configuration by more than 6.4 times compared to anything available on the market right now. Whole idea is that this approach of using 1-Bit DACs, with 128 Discrete PWM-DACs results in a THD+N of -119dB, and is audibly much cleaner, better sounding than any DAP using the same approach, and technically it has a higher performance than Delta-Sigma or traditional R2R approaches. 

Happily, iBasso is sticking to their Dual Battery and Dual Power Supply Architecture, to lower distortion and increase precision of both the Digital end and the Analog end of the DAP. This means that the Digital part of DX340 has its own battery, and so does the Analogic part, with electromagnetic interference isolation in between the two. DX340 now has a single battery indicator, to make things simpler for the listener, and if the power fed to it is enough, it will bypass the internal battery system, operating solely on external power, to save the battery. This is a patented tech designed by iBasso. 

Even more happily, we get the Replaceable AMP card design, and DX340 comes by default with AMP15, with BUF643A x8, supporting 12V DC-In, although if you have DX320, you have to keep in mind that AMP15 only works with DX340 and not with any other iBasso DX3XX DAP. This being said, DX340 is compatible with AMP12, AMP13, AMP15, and it will be compatible with most other upcoming AMP1X series cards. If you’re using a 12V DC Input, the power of the AMP is increased from 8V to 12V, resulting in the Super Gain Mode being available, and max output power being increased to 2150mW + 2150mW, which should be enough to drive HIFIMAN Susvara Unveiled, and Crosszone CZ-8a Enhanced

Inside the package you will find DX340, a leather case with a metallic back to allow for better cooling, screen protectors, back protectors, burn-in cable in a 4.4mm balanced format, 3.5mm to Coaxial cable, USB Cable, and the mighty 12V power converter. I actually honestly almost missed the 12V power converter because it is tucked away really neatly in a long cardboard box, and I did not see it at first. Overall, this is a package worthy of the price point of the DX340. 

 

USB DAC / Subjective Usage

To power up the DX340 DAP, iBasso went all-in with the CPU, and we’re seeing upper midrange smartphone internals, including a Qalcomm Snapdragon 665SoC, 8GB of RAM, and 256 GB of internal ROM memory. Internal memory is UFS2.1 high-speed, and DX340 also supports external microSD cards up to 2TB. This is quite interesting, because not only is there enough internal memory for a large Tidal playlist to be download and listened to offline, but based on popular demand, I started testing a Youtube Music too, and DX340 handles it really well, you can download and have available offline a LOT of music just on the internal memory. All my microSD cards are read perfectly, and I am able to easily index over 10.000 songs, and sort, browse through them. With good tagging (I am quite minutious about this), I can find and browse by artist, band, albums, everything just works perfectly. 

At the front of the DAP, we have a 6.0″ AMOLED Display with Rich Colors, High Contrast, making the DX340 Visually Appealing, and allowing it to save energy. AMOLED is the future of portable display tech, and this display is really beautiful, actually making cover art and watching youtube videos a better experience than the Samsung S24 Ultra smartphone I am using, as Samsung made the colors on their own phones a bit dull and boring, while DX340 looks vibrant, crisp and sharp. Resolution of this display is 1080×2160. 

To make holding the DX340 and handling it better, iBasso made the chassis from 316 Stainless steel. Compared to aluminum used by most of the competition, stainless steel is more durable, and has a better acoustic performance. This will keep the DX340 looking better for more years to come, and as the back panel is user removable, and battery user replaceable, you will be using this one for at least a decade, and there’s no better testament to this than the fact that I still rock a DX220 from YEARS ago, and it still works perfectly. 

And to get to the chapter that really matters to me, iBasso equipped the DX340 with a new USB Receiver, which allows it to decode signals up to PCM 32 Bit / 768 kHz, and DSD512, with ultra-low latency. Upon testing, DX340 has less than 10ms of delay, so you cannot notice the delay, and the sound is adequate for real time gameplay, watching videos, and even at frame rates up to 144 fps / Hz, you will not notice any kind of delay between video and audio. This is the first time I can confidently say this about a flagship DAP, but DX340 can be used for literally any activity, including real time video content. With so much processing comes a bit of heat, as DX340 can get quite warm during usage, but it never feels hot to the touch, and it never turns off or crashes. 

Software of the iBasso DX340 is super snappy, quick, and everything feels right at home. There are a couple of new controls that affect sound, and which make using it an even better experience, including Harmonic Control, AMP and DAC gain, and to a small degree Pure Mode, which is named to mango when you keep the volume wheel pressed. Android comes with Play Store, and firmware updates come OTA, or Over The Air, without any need for you to use complicated 3rd party installers and such. Tidal, Spotify, Youtube Music, Youtube and even games work flawlessly on DX340, and you can read comics, manga, and do anything you would on a smartphone using DX340, as it has a large, vibrant and sharp display. EVERY single feature works incredibly well, no bugs, just stable smooth sailing, like all iBasso DAPs for the past 2 years. 

I noticed just one downside, I applied protectors on the display and on the back, but this way, DX340 is squeezed really tightly inside of the leather case. Idea here is that if you want to use the leather / metal protection case, you should only apply a protector onto the display, and not on the back. The unit is also incredibly heavy, so while not large, it has a weight comparable to Lotoo PAW GT2, as DX340 weights 486 grams, so almost half a kilogram, while PAW GT2 is much larger, but it is lighter at 388 grams. Although both batteries are combined, the battery life is on average around 8 to 10 hours, using the 4.4mm headphone output, and High Gain. This is rather normal for a DAP with this driving power and sonic quality. 

 

Sound Quality

Pairings and Match-up – To test the iBasso DX340, I have paired it with both IEMs and Full-Sized Headphones. For the IEM list I have used Simgot EM10, Soundz Flame, Campfire Moon Rover, Moritz Dragon, ZiiGaat Arcadia, Tin HIFI P1 MAx II, NF Audio NE4, and TanchJim Origin. The headphone list includes Palma DHS-1, Audeze MM-100, Erzetich Mania V2024, Ecoute TH1 Wired, Crosszone CZ-8a Enhanced, T+A Solitaire P-SE, and HIFIMAN Susvara Unveiled. The maximum driving power, especially if you’re using the 12V DC input, is more than enough for Susvara Unveiled, and DX340 can even drive Audeze LCD-5 with ease. For IEMs, there is no noise floor or background noise level to talk about, which is exceptional. You need to set the gain level for a more granular volume control though, as between low and super high gain, the difference can be insanely high. 

Overall Signature – iBasso DX340 sounds perfect, it is wide, holographic, organic, authoritative and has an outstanding dynamic range. It basically sounds a tiny bit forward, incredibly realistic, vivid, but textures are free of hard edges, every single music style is vivid and real, and has a uniquely punchy presentation. If anything makes the DX340 stand out, it is the level of realism music has when played through it. It controls even very and ultra hard to drive headphones with ease, it shows every single inflexion, magical bit of information, it basically is the ultra revealer that brings music to life and the kind of DAP that you need in your life to live your music, not just listen to a recording. 

Harmonic Control – Harmonic control has a much more evident effect compared to what most impulse filters do, it actually changes how textures sound significantly, you can go from the original filter, which is a bit more grungy but very detailed, to Natural, which is much smoother and less aggressive, to Even+ which sounds laid-back, relaxed and has a less fatiguing sound, but has a bit of added texture to each instrument (sounds a lot like tubes) to Odd+ which is incredibly textured, a bit too much for most instruments and music, revealing a lot of details, maybe a touch much at times (Very similar to Delta-Sigma Digital rendering), and All which seems to just emphasize all textures, which works well if you want to make the sound more bombastic in the textures and rendering. I basically like all of the filters available in the DX340, but Even+ and Natural are the best sounding, with Original being a great reference, and very similar to the way DX320 MAX Ti and DX320 sounds like. 

Wall Adapter – Adding the wall adapter changes the sound a little, adding more punch, more texture, and more bass to the sound, giving DX 340 more authority, but also making it a bit too authoritative for easy to drive headphones and IEMS. I totally like the kind of control, bass and depth it brings for DCA Dan Clark Expanse, HIFIMAN Susvara and T+A Solitaire P-SE. Certain headphones will behave differently, but Susvara Unveiled, which is a bit of a personal favorite at the moment, does not require it, although it can improve the sound in dynamics, resolution and clarity, bringing it much closer to iBasso DX320 MAX ti. You will be fine with Arya Organic, HE1000 Unveiled and most hard to drive headphones. For IEMS, you really do not need the wall adapter, and most music will be incredibly clean and crisp on low gain, no need to pump that gain with DX340.

Bass – Starting straight from the bottom, iBasso DX 340 has a deep bass, with a neutral presentation. This is part of how it is a reference DAP, and it has just the right amount of bass to be balanced. There’s a good mix of depth, nuance and power, but more than anything, DX340 is one of the most controlled DAPs in the entire world, it has a perfect blend of body and punch. Naturally, it will be more up to the headphones and IEMS to bring the coloration, but with high-end flagships, I really like how it renders songs as deep, colorful and contrasty. Bass is very linear and controlled, so you will hear exactly what the song has to offer, from boofy and deep hip-hop all the way to bright and fast black metal. If you want to have a bit more, you can use the excellent EQ, as there’s plenty of power and headroom to pump the lows more.  

Midrange – Midrange is the best part about DX340 for sure, and where you typically hear most information in music, you will hear DX340 playing really nicely. There are songs that I heard not just countless times, but literally hundreds of times, on every single headphone pair that I reviewed and which I enjoy, but yet DX340 manages to reveal a much richer sound, much better detail than I ever heard before. A good example is Dethklok – Birthday Dethday, where there’s like 5 layers of guitars playing at the same time as rendered by DX340 and Sus U, compared to just 3 layers at maximum revealed by most sources, and 4 layers revealed by all high-end sources. iBasso even made the sound richer, more revealing than DX320 or even DX320MAXti, as DX340 when connected to its DC adapter really reveals a sound that’s richer, more detailed than all of the previous ibasso DAPs. It is not just about the detail, but also cohesiveness of the sound, each instrument, each micro detail is part of the full song, nothing stands out as aliasing or error, everything works together beautifully, DX340 is pure life and pure enjoyment. 

Naturally, a big part is the slightly more forward, more aggressive sound that iBasso DX340 has, how it blends together musicality, richness with technical ability and resolution, it simply defines music as music, it allows each intricate layer to exist, if I was to describe the midrange, most DAPs have a background, foreground and intermediary layer, but DX340 does not have three layers, it has an analogic layering, you hear each instrument playing in its own space and at a separate distance, if anything it creates what I consider to be pure analogue rendering with no bounds. It basically sounds the closest to an actual concert, to actual live music out of all the sources I have. It is not the softest, not the prettiest presentation, it is the most reference, and iBasso actually fully delivers what they promise, DX340 is currently the reference DAP on the market, everything should be compared to it as DX340 offers a fully analogue, honest, perfect presentation. 

There is no bias between lower and upper midrange, both male and female voices have the same amount of strength and presence, and DX340 is an open window to the world, it renders music as it is supposed to be, natural, full, lossless, true. I usually don’t dwell this much on a specific part of the review, but even in songs I’ve heard so many times, I am discovering entire layers of synths, violins, guitar layers and even background voices that I have not heard before. Funny thing is, I am not searching for them, DX340 might be too revealing for some, but for me, it is pure joy, the DAP that brings me the happiest listening experience when it comes to revealing and showing off how technically capable it is. 

Treble – Most ibasso DAPs are conservative with the treble, most of them render a softer, smoother treble, and DX340 follows suit, having an excellent extension, it renders music without harshness or fatigue, although for the first time in the whole world, you can play with the Harmonic amount, which will affect how harsh and aggressive music sounds like. DX340 has extension up to 20 kHz, but you hear detail, richness in the treble and resolution, without hearing grain or fatiguing elements. 

Dynamics / PRaT / Textures – We get a really dynamic and engaging sound, to the point where DX340 is likely the most dynamically transparent DAP available on the market today, it is simply magical, real, thrilling to listen to, and enjoyable. This being said, it has the most varied level of textures and dynamics you will hear, it renders music in such a way that at reference and natural levels, it sounds natural, transparent. Texture response generally helps render details that I’ve never heard before with any other source, which is interesting as iBasso D16 uses a similar DAC solution, but DX340 is on a level of resolution and clarity of its own. 

Loudness Saturation Gradient – DX340 sounds perfectly cohesive at all volume levels. It keeps its cool if you push the volume really loud, it is controlled and clean at the lowest volumes, without any audible background noise level, it is simply put, perfection. 

Soundstage – It is time to call it, but iBasso DX340 sounds like the only DAP on the market that I ever heard which has a truly analogue soundstage. I am borrowing this idea from keyboards, but there is simply no level to each layer in DX340, the soundstage can advance as deep or be as shallow and in-your-face as the recording / mixing / master wants it to be. This makes it really interesting for me in particular because I am both always searching for soundstage levels, but also because I am hearing so much information, so many different levels besides just background and foreground, and Susvara Unveiled is the headphone I am using in the process, but you can actually get an even wider, more holographic sound from the Original Susvara or Palma DHS-1 if you want to get the widest sound. 

 

Comparisons 

iBasso DX340 vs HIFIMAN R2R2000 (1699 USD vs 2500 USD) – HIFIMAN released the R2R2000 many years ago, but it still is an interesting option if you need a DAP with an amazing sound, and don’t need streaming. DX340 is a much larger, heavier DAP, with a far more versatile firmware that allows you to install apps, and which supports Wifi, Bluetooth and many features which are not available op R2R2K, but that’s also because R2R2K was released so long ago and made to be minimal in size and weight. Battery life is significantly longer on DX340, but when it comes to the sound, R2R2000 still has one of the most organic, most vivid signatures that I have ever heard, it is incredibly detailed yet nuanced and refined, a bit soft like PAW Gt2, with no harsh or edgy textures, yet it has outstanding revealing abilities. This being said, iBasso DX340 has a much lower noise with IEMs, more volume control, more granularity, and DX340 also has a much higher driving power for hard to drive headphones. Signature-wise, DX340 is more reference, more neutral, more technically capable, and has a wider, deeper soundstage. Overall, the choice is all about the size and features you need, DX340 is a really excellent DAP today. 

iBasso DX340 vs Astell&Kern ACRO CA1000T (1699 USD vs 2299 USD) – This is a fun comparison because CA1000T is far larger and less portable than DX340, and while on paper the driving power is similar, I actually have only used CA1000T about 6 times portably in total, the rest being just at my desk. This means that you can compare CA1000T to DX340 after you plug in DX340 via the DC adapter. Overall, DX340 has a brighter, more vivid looking display, much better app support, all PlayStore apps work very well, it is versatile and fun, while CA1000T is more of a desktop DAP that supports just a few Apps for streaming, but it is limited for this. On the other hand, CA1000T has mini XLR line outs, while DX340 is made to drive headphones and does not have any desktop dedicated line outs. 

Sonically, CA1000T theoretically has more driving power, but in person I find that Susvara Unveiled is better driven by iBasso DX340, it has a tighter, more powerful bass, with better impact and a lower distortion. Sonically, CA1000T sounds a bit more grainy, it has a much higher noise floor for IEMS, and it is generally a great DAP if you want a bit of tube character, but DX340 offers that too with the addition of new amplifier modules that support nuTubes, so basically DX340 can totally do the same things, with a lower noise floor, and a higher driving power. The character of CA1000T is much more neutral, a bit more vague, wider, but less tight. DX340 sounds much tighter, more punchy, more vivid, more colorful and it is a more reference / cleaner sounding DAP. I generally use DX340 more these days, it has a more versatile approach to both the sound and firmware than CA1000T.  

iBasso DX340 vs Lotoo PAW GT2 (1699 USD vs 3200 USD) – This is likely the most important comparison this year, as Lotoo is known to retain much of its value even years after the original release, but iBasso has a clean reputation too. In fact, iBasso DAPs can be kept alive forever thanks to iBasso’s dedication to making them user serviceable, and now in Romania I personally serviced at least three as friends ask me to swap their batteries for them, but Lotoo has a battery that can be user swapped too, the only question being whether a replacement is hard to find. The software of DX340 is much better when it comes to supporting apps, streaming, and versatility, and it has a brighter, larger, more colorful display. In contrast, PAW GT2 has a smaller display, but it is a much lighter DAP which although is thicker, feels more ergonomic in the hand. Battery life is comparable. 

Sonically, PAW GT2 has more driving power, unless you’re using the AC adapter for DX340, but if you do use that adapter, you’re basically using it as a desktop player rather than a portable. Background noise with IEMS is basically non-existent with both DAPs, although DX340 has more control in the low parts of the volume, while PAW GT2 can drive headphones much harder to drive, while remaining portable. PAW GT2 has a softer, more mellow sound with a more musical approach and with less edge, while DX340 has much better impact, more raw power, a wider, more holographic sound, with more separation between instruments, and it sounds more technical and reference. You can actually have a more granular control for DX340 as you can replace the OP-AMPS, and you have that Harmonic control, but both DAPs have a huge headroom and very effective EQ implementations available to make them enjoyable. Overall, the choice is in equal measure about features, as only DX340 has true tidal and app support, but also about the sound as PAW GT2 has a distinct softer, more musical and euphonic sound, while DX340 has multiple AMP modules available for it, giving it a distinct versatility for fine tuning after the initial purchase. I honestly keep both on my desk, and depending on my mood I listen to them in exactly equal measure since having both, but as DX340 is half the price of PAW GT2, that can be a decisional factor too. 

 

Pairings

iBasso DX340 + HIFIMAN Susvara Unveiled (1699 USD + 8000 USD) – HIFIMAN Susvara Unveiled has been the best-sounding pair of headphones that audiophiles want to get since High-End Munich 2024, and while they are far easier to drive than the original Susvara, they still need quite a bit of voltage, power and a good source. DX340 is currently the most powerful source that will give Susvara Unveiled a dynamic, vivid, and electric sound, with a big punch, deep bass and incredible resolution, creating a holographic soundstage and a vivid sound. Out of all sources tested, it is the DAP with the most authority, control and the most detailed sound with the most punch and depth, Loving the combo for sure. 

iBasso DX340 + Palma DHS-1 (1699 USD + 2195 USD) – To really get the most out of Palma DHS-1, a better source will help you achieve control, resolution and bass depth, so DX340 is a great choice to really explore the Dual Headphone. One trick here is that although DHS-1 is not generally hard to drive, the increased voltage swing really gives it a more solid sub-bass and a boost in the sub-lows if you’re using the PowerIN adapter for DX340, as you get a much more brilliant, deeper sound with a better impact. Overall, DX340 is the most balanced, yet deepest and most impactful sounding source that I’ve ever tested for the DHS-1. 

iBasso DX340 + Campfire Moon Rover (1699 USD + 1199 USD) – While to get the most out of the Moon Rover you don’t require that much power, you need a reference, high-end DAP / source and DX340 is really excellent. While it is not quite as soft as PAW GT2, it has a more solid impact, better resolution, it reveals more information, without sounding harsh or fatiguing. Background noise is still inaudible with the Moon Rover, and this pairing is great if you want a balanced sound that edges on neutral instead of the softer and more mellow presentation that GT2 offers, as DX340 has authority and control over Moon Rover. 

 

Value and Conclusion

Compared to the market, iBasso DX340 has a much lower price, considerably higher performance, software and audio, and a richer package, with a better design, so overall, while the market is lagging behind in revolutionizing the audio industry, iBasso is moving up the ladder to becoming the true innovators. Not only this, but they have created a true music machine in their DX340, adding high driving power to their incredible PWM-DACs, having a better implementation of the same idea that Chord does with their Mojo and Hugo, but making it portable, efficient and with a technically higher resolution. This indicates that right now, iBasso DX340 is one of the DAPs where the performance is highest compared to the price, despite being in the flagship / high-end segment of the market.  

Before the end of today’s review, I think we can all agree that iBasso DX340 won fair and square its place in the Audiophile-Heaven Hall Of Fame, and it basically lifted the entire audio industry and our expectations as well as experiences to a whole new point, and not just sonically, but with a perfectly stable and solid firmware too. All iBasso DAPs survived the test of time, having proven to be some excellent music machines and with a 5-minute swap of the battery, they can get from dying to being reborn, as you can easily purchase batteries and even DAPS from almost 6 years ago are still alive and kicking for everyone who’s got one. 

At the end of the day, if you’re looking for a streaming machine, USB DAC, DAP or digital Audio Player, one of the strongest portable DAPs, fluid Android OS, AMOLED Display, and a True Winner that will give you peace of mind with its highly resolving sound and outstanding impact / precision, I fully recommend checking out iBasso DX340, the mighty DAP that revolutionized the portable music player industry with each step. 

PROs

  • One of the most complete DAP experiences in the whole world, with AMOLED, Android OS, Pure Music OS, Excellent CPU, RAM and Internal ROM memory
  • Stainless Steel Frame, 12V DC Input to supercharge the driving power of the DX340 
  • Incredible sound quality, with a resolving, reference tuning and ability to drive both full-sized headphones and IEMS
  • Multiple AMP modules available, you can easily swap the default one for a different tuning 
  • No USB DAC delay, and all streaming apps work perfectly, including Tidal, Spotify, Youtube, Youtube Music, even games and all other Android apps 
  • Really nice volume wheel, and a responsive Operating System
  • Two separate batteries for a better sound 
  • Can work while being connected to power with no degradation to the battery, for excellent long-term reliability 
  • Leather case and screen protectors included in the package
  • 12V DC power included in the package
  • OTA updates are frequent, and support is excellent
  • Display looks vivid, colorful with no blue tint 
  • Sound has a wide soundstage, excellent instrument separation, and you can configure the harmonics to your taste
  • Reference tuning works well for all IEMs and Headphones
  • Likely the highest price / performance ratio in the market for a high-end DAP

Cons

  • Can get a bit warm during usage 
  • Really heavy despite its fairly normal size (486 grams)
  • If you apply the glass screen protectors, it does not fit well inside the leather case 
  • Glass protectors very hard to apply correctly, I missed it by very little, but two corners are peeling off 
  • Can get warm during usage 
  • Does not charge very fast 

 

Product Link

Amazon – https://amzn.to/4kcAtQx

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Full Playlist used for this review

We listened to more songs than those named in this playlist, but those are excellent for identifying a sonic signature.  I recommend trying most of the songs from this playlist, especially if you’re searching for new music! The playlists are different for Spotify, Tidal and Youtube, and based on the songs I enjoy and are available on each!

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_cjBXGmwSHSdGcwuc_bKbBDGHL4QvYBu

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5J3oloz8Riy9LxEGenOjQ0?si=979ba4f082414be7

https://tidal.com/browse/playlist/330fd544-8e5b-4839-bd35-676b2edbb3d5

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