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Post by NPAudio on Jun 25, 2021 18:09:04 GMT
DAC: AKM AK4499EQ X2 SoC: Snapdragon 660 RAM: 6GB built-in memory: 128GB 5 battery 500 2021 fiscal limited production (if the manufacture of AK4499EQ is resumed, there is a possibility to re-produce a small amount in the future)
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Post by gazzington on Jun 25, 2021 18:34:27 GMT
Looks cool but another ibasso max already!
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Post by whitigir on Jun 25, 2021 21:11:04 GMT
This is exciting actually, while it carries the Dx300 in the name, but it has different DAC implementations to the rest of the products line up. I think the name is likely because it is using DX300 SOC and Amplification architecture
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Post by NPAudio on Jun 25, 2021 21:51:58 GMT
Prior to the official announcement, some specifications were released. It will be limited to 500 units worldwide, but if the AKM "AK4499EQ" resumes production, it may be remanufactured in small quantities. As mentioned above, AKM's AK4499EQ is used for the DAC chip. It has a dual configuration and supports signal output for 4 channels each, for a total of 8 channels. Front terminal Rear terminal The internal storage is 128GB, the memory is 6GB, and the SoC is Snapdragon 660. The battery has a total of five independent designs, which it claims to provide a clean power supply. The OS is Android 9. Image of the back From the previous model " DX220Max ", the digital processing function has been renewed. It has the same configuration as the " DX300 " and also uses FPGA-Master technology. The amplifier is equipped with an iBasso Super Class A transistor amplifier. Regarding the appearance, compared to DX220 Max, the position of the power button has been changed to the side and the position of the MicroSD card slot has been changed to the back. In addition, a new physical button for play / fast forward / rewind operation has been added to the side. Added physical buttons to the side
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Post by NPAudio on Jun 25, 2021 21:57:38 GMT
This is exciting actually, while it carries the Dx300 in the name, but it has different DAC implementations to the rest of the products line up. I think the name is likely because it is using DX300 SOC and Amplification architecture Yes I am really surprised to see AK4499 and not cirrus. It means this is purpose built and not just using the DX300 board like with the 220MAX using the normal DX220 board.
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Post by NPAudio on Jun 26, 2021 8:36:05 GMT
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Post by gazzington on Jun 26, 2021 12:09:48 GMT
Dam it, it looks cool!
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Post by akogingu on Jun 30, 2021 18:51:35 GMT
Really don't like iBasso's gimmick with this limited run, any DAP shouldn't be a model that only a select few in the world own. I'd never feel comfortable getting it since I feel it will become obsolete and forgotten by iBasso sooner than would be ideal for such an expensive purchase. It would be a huge plus if it sported at least better battery life, but no DAPs seem to ever try innovating on that. It definitely looks neat, though
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Post by NPAudio on Jun 30, 2021 21:04:22 GMT
Really don't like iBasso's gimmick with this limited run, any DAP shouldn't be a model that only a select few in the world own. I'd never feel comfortable getting it since I feel it will become obsolete and forgotten by iBasso sooner than would be ideal for such an expensive purchase. It would be a huge plus if it sported at least better battery life, but no DAPs seem to ever try innovating on that. It definitely looks neat, though Maybe it was planned not to be limited, but the AK fire made it so. They did say they would produce some more if more AK4499 became available. Who knows but I agree limited editions tend to become forgotten about support wise.
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Post by maxx134 on Jul 19, 2021 15:13:24 GMT
Unless ibasso can make a deal and aquire some pre-existing stock, I believe there won't be any new production of that specific AKM chip this year at all, and maybe not next year either.. The quality control of AKM not having production "in-house" is another factor on top. Plus, they have many, many other chips to produce, and so their top dac chip is not a priority. I posted about this production problem here: npaudio.boards.net/thread/125/fire-sets-manufacturing-back-year?page=1#post-2612 I don't see this happening (more 300max units) for a long time to come. Unless you get it early, you will have to scavenge the "for sale" threads for random postings which would sell faster than it takes to post for sale. This unit will be a unicorn, because by the time AKM is ready, the technology of ibasso will move onto another platform. I would not be surprised if (in 2-3 yrs) ibasso choose to not have any dac chips at all, but thier own proprietary Dac chips, like what Sony and Chord electronics does. This reliance problem, on another manufacturer for chips, may very well push ibasso to do this.
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Post by whitigir on Jul 25, 2021 11:27:49 GMT
AKM4499EQ is still not really widely used, except the HiFi industry for now. So, I agreed with the assumption that it isn’t the priority Chips atm. If you like AKM and dedicated affordable high end, the dx300max is your ticket
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Post by gerelmx1986 on Jul 26, 2021 9:28:13 GMT
AKM4499EQ is still not really widely used, except the HiFi industry for now. So, I agreed with the assumption that it isn’t the priority Chips atm. If you like AKM and dedicated affordable high end, the dx300max is your ticket i wonder me how the ibasso 300max compares to the mighty DMP-z1
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Post by whitigir on Jul 28, 2021 14:37:16 GMT
It isn’t only the sound performances, the DMP Z1 will not be easily surpassed, but that will depend on many circumstances. One and two of the reasons I can think of is that cramping components on a circuit board can bring negative effects
An example is that if a sensitive and low noise LDO is on one side, and the other side is capacitors and inductors or other components, parasitics losses, or loops, or even inductance can degrade the performances. This is commonly and mostly being filtered out by other components and so on, phases may be effected which result in different signatures or whatever….also hisses to sensitive gears
Anyways, there are possibilities of hisses for many sensitive gears, which the DMP Z1 will never had, or at least to my experiences and discussions with others. I know for a fact that the DMP Z1 has a lot of empty spaces to avoid all of those mentioned above, and even carefully designed ground plane to help heat dissipations and so on
The DMP Z1 is still an engineering marvelous that inspires many others including Dx220Max and Dx300Max
Yes, Size matter, and implementations with attentions to details will matter. The next device I can think of that also pay attentions to details is the Shanling M30, regrettably the firmware is yet to be stable. However, the details of components from Fine sound resistors and PMLE capacitors on the DMP Z1 with the minimal iced ceramic capacitors on it will leave the DMP Z1 to be the kind of technicality and engineering marvelous status for a while to come.
Yes, you can design something similar, but can you price it as low as DMP Z1 ? Yes, the DMP Z1 is expensive because it is the only thing on the market now with such unique build, but is it really expensive though ?
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Post by NPAudio on Aug 9, 2021 11:30:16 GMT
Lol, Wow this limited edition even has it's own limited edition Stainless steel version limited 400 units Titanium version limited 100 units
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Post by nc8000 on Aug 9, 2021 12:59:32 GMT
View AttachmentLol, Wow this limited edition even has it's own limited edition Stainless steel version limited 400 units Titanium version limited 100 units Like the Audio Technica ATH-L3000 headphone, 450 in Conolly brown leather and 50 in Aston Martin green
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