Name: iBasso DX170 | Digital Audio Player
Brand: iBasso
SKU: DX170-BLACK
Price: 449.0 USD
Availability: InStock

iBasso DX170 | Digital Audio Player-Bloom Audio

$449.00

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iBasso's latest budget DAP brings HiFi sound at MidFi prices

FPGA-Master combined with Dual Cirrus-Logic Flagship DACs
Open, easy to use and smoother Android OS 11
Support for a wide variety of codecs including MQA 8x
3.5mm single-ended/line out/COAX out & 4.4mm balanced outputs
5G WiFi and Bluetooth 5.0 ready

Bloom's Take

With new features like Bluetooth DAC and all around improvements to the sound, DX170 is a clear evolution of iBasso’s DX100 series in both sound and performance. As an all-in-one portable device that can drive a surprising range of headphones well while providing capabilities ranging from a wireless streamer to a S/PDIF transport or a next level iPod, DX170 continues the DX160’s legacy as an incredible little DAP that doesn’t cost a whole lot of money.

Read the full review.

FPGA-Master + Dual Femtosecond NDK Oscillators

The DX170 utilizes the FPGA-Master technology developed by iBasso. The FPGA-Master, as the audio system controller, directly requests audio data from the SoC, and plays a major role in signal reproduction and maintaining signal integrity. It synchronizes and generates all audio clocks at the same time utilizing two NDK femtosecond oscillators to achieve a fully synchronized single clock source. The FPGA and NDK oscillators also reduce jitter to an extremely low level, building a clean digital audio signal.

Cirrus CS43131 (x2)

Dual Cirrus Logic flagship CS43131 DAC chips are used. With an exclusive OPAMP+BUF amplification after the CS43131, the DX170 brings out its strengths while retaining the CS43131's transparency and exquisiteness.

The New Generation RK SoC

With the advanced process technology of the RK3566, the system response is significantly improved. The AnTuTu score now reaches 100,000, far exceeding the Qualcomm 430/425 platform commonly used by players of the same price range. The user experience is greatly improved and enhanced.

Sharp 1080P Full Screen

16.7 million colors
445ppi retina display
480cd/m2 screen brightness
On-Cell capacitive touch screen
2.5D Corning glass panel
95% light transmission and sRGB color gamut

iBasso DX170 Measurements

A Blacker Background Helps Wonderful Sound Emerge

Low Noise Floor Helps Ensure Musical Enjoyment

Just like being out on a quiet night, you can focus on the world of the music and touch every note. Even in the face of high sensitivity IEMs, the background noise is imperceptible.

Enjoy Your Music with Color and Fashion

CNC engraved aluminum frame with Black, Grey, or Blue Anodized finishes. With an up-to-date 5 inch 1080p full screen and a curved frosted glass + etched back cover, the visual enjoyment during use is enhanced.

MQA 8X

The DX170 includes MQA technology which enables you to playback MQA audio files and streams, enjoying the sound of the original master recording.

DX170 Features

Coaxial Output: Coaxial output is driven by FPGA-Master, supports PCM 24bit/384kHz, DoP DSD128x
5G WiFi and Bluetooth 5.0: Supports WiFi6, LDAC, and aptX Bluetooth ouput.
Stronger Internal Shielding: Customized silicon steel alloy shielding cover not only shields the electric field, but also shields the magnetic field.
Allows for USB DAC Mode: PCD 32bit/384kHz, DoP DSD128x
3 Quick Charge Protocols: Support of QC3.0, PD2.0, & MTK PE Plus Quick Charge. Full charge in 1.5 hours, enjoys 11 hours playtime.

Specifications

OS: Android 11
DAC: Dual CS43131
Outputs
- 3.5mm single-ended / Line Out / COAX
- 4.4mm Balanced
- USB
Screen: Sharp 5.0" 1920 x 1080 with on-cell capacitive touch
Sample Rate: PCM 8kHz-384kHz (8/16/24/32 bits)
Native DSD: DSD64/128/256
SoC: RK3566
RAM: 2GB
ROM / HD: 32GB
Micro SD: Supports SDHC and SDXC up to 2TB
WiFi: 802.11 b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz / 5GHz)
Bluetooth: 5.0
Quick Charge
- QC3.0, PD2.0, MTK PE plus Quick Charge
- Supports 12V and 9V/1.5A Quick Charge
- Compatible with BC1.2 USB Charge
USB DAC: PCM 8kHz-384kHz (8/16/24/32 bits), DoP DSD DSD64/128
Audio Formats: MQA, APE, FLAC, WAV, WMA, AAC, ALAC, AIFF, OGG, MP3, DFF, DSF, DXD, CUE, ISO
Size: 4.9" x 2.76" x 0.59" (125mm x 70mm x 15mm)
Weight: 5.82oz (165g)
Play Time: 11 hours (varies pending resolutions, headphone/IEM loads etc.)
DX170 User Manual

4.4mm Balanced Output

Output Voltage: 6.4Vrms
Frequency Response: 10Hz-40kHz +/- 0.15dB
SNR: 130dB
THD+N: 0.00022% (no load, 3Vrms, 0.00022% (32Ω load, 3Vrms)
Crosstalk: -125dB

3.5mm Single Ended Output

Output Voltage: 3.2Vrms
Frequency Response: 10Hz-40kHz +/- 0.15dB
SNR: 125dB
THD+N: 0.0004% (no load, 2Vrms, 0.0007% (32Ω load, 2Vrms)
Crosstalk: -115dB

Line Out

Output Voltage: 3.2Vrms
Frequency Response: 10Hz-40kHz +/- 0.15dB
SNR: 125dB
THD+N: 0.00035% (no load, 2Vrms)
Crosstalk: -113dB

In the Box

DX170 DAP
USB C cable
TPU case
Screen Protectors
Quick Start Guide
Warranty Card

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My 2nd DAP

I previously owned an Onkyo DPX-1 dap that was aurally satisfactory but increasingly 'clunky' especially as its memory approached maximum. Too, the irreplaceable battery was no longer holding a charge for very long. The iBasso DX-170 seems to have a 'blacker' background (but this could be wishful thinking...) and the interface is the very familiar android I use with my cell phone. Both daps have a dedicated balanced output which is important to me. I've identified one bug: It won't allow me to charge to 80% even though that's an option in the menu. (IBasso wrote that they will address this...) Switching between the included Mango player and Tidal is a little cumbersome and, with the advice of Bloom, I deleted the included (Chinese) app store and added Google Play. BTW, the gentlemen at Bloom were very helpful and friendly. I highly recommend this vendor!

iBasso DX170 | Digital Audio Player