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DX260 DAP Music Player

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Introducing the DX260 music player from iBasso Audio. iBasso represents an incredible value here at Moon Audio with pristine audio quality and amazing affordability that few DAP/music player manufacturers can match. The DX260 music player is equipped with not one, not two, not four, but EIGHT CS43198 Cirrus Logic DAC chips - a flagship-level DAC chip delivering exceptional audio performance. The Octa-DAC configuration results in incredibly detailed and layered audio reproduction, and new DNR, SNR, and THD+N measurements that completely obliterate what the previous generation (DX240) could do.

iBasso music players have some of the best-looking screens on the hi-res audiophile music player market. The DX260 sports a vibrant 6.5-inch HD (2340 x 1080) IPS touchscreen with the full Android 11 OS along with Mango OS, which is designed for a pure listening experience, free from WiFi and BT Interference and lower EMI.

New to the DX lineup of DAPs is a removable back cover, allowing the user to easily replace the battery when needed. The more industrial design of the DX260 is also different from the 300 series, opting for sharper lines and rougher textures. No matter what file formats/audio formats, audio files/music files, audiobooks, podcasts, or hi-res music - the DX260 has all the compatibility with your favorite music apps and music library. You can stream or download music to your heart’s content, knowing that the DX260 music player will optimize your listening experience for the best sound quality. Say goodbye to your mp3 player, iPod, or iPhone - whatever you used to listen to your music on. The DX260 DAP is packed with a high-end audiophile-grade digital-to-analog converter, compatibility with all file formats (AAC, Flac, and more), and even Bluetooth for wireless listening. It’s the best music player and music downloader that can fit in the palm of your hand at this price range. With great battery life, you can now take your favorite high-resolution music with you everywhere!

Eight DACs In One Audio Player

The DX260 features a whopping eight DAC chips - configured with the flagship-level CS43198 DAC from Cirrus Logic. This results in amazing detail and layering for any genre of music out there. Because of the new Octa-DAC design, the DX260 has excellent dynamic range and is able to bring out even the most minute detailing in your favorite music. The music player also features an impressively low noise floor, bringing it to spec with some of the top-performing gear on the audiophile market.

The DX260's measurements are some of the best for music players. THD+N hits an astounding -123 dB! DNR and SNR measurements are leaps ahead of what the DX240 offered as well. This is a new standard in excellence for iBasso, and provides amazing performance that is unmatched at this price range.

New FPGA-Master 2.0 System Controller - Complete Synchronization For Your Music

The DX260 features the latest system controller update from iBasso with the FPGA-Master 2.0. The system controller directly requests audio data from the SoC (system-on-a-chip) and plays a critical role in maintaining signal integrity and reproduction. It syncs all the audio clocks with two NDK femtosecond oscillators that work in unison as a fully synchronized, single clock source. The FPGA-Master 2.0 system controller also offers haspicosecond-level precision and control, as well as adjusts the DAC clock, data, and constructing the FIR filter.

Say "Goodbye" to Distortion

The DX260 DAP Music player is equipped with a synchronous parallel output mode which reduces the discrete distortion between the DAC configuration and improves the overall performance of the DAC network.

Each DAC Data Stream is Independently Adjustable

With the implementation of the FPGA-Master 2.0, the DX260 is able to obtain incredibly precise control of the DAC clock and the data it receives. This effectively makes each DAC data stream independently adjustable. Why is this important? Because through a delay parallel of 4 DACs, the chips form a hardware analog FIR filter. This averages the differences between multiple DACs, reducing and minimizing distortion while improving the sound detail and realism at the same time.

Top-of-Class Measurements

DX240

DNR:125dB

SNR:125dB

THD+N:-114dB


DX260

DNR:134 dB

SNR:133 dB

THD+N:-123 dB

MultiOS: Android11 + Mango OS Open OS + Closed Linux OS

The DX260 music player is equipped with the latest and greatest Android 11 operating system. You have full access to your favorite app store to download and install all your music streaming apps (like Spotify, Tidal, Qobuz) for a seamless Android experience. The DX260 DAP also features Mango OS, which is a Linux-based audio operating system that is designed with pristine audio playback at the forefront. Mango OS optimizes driver algorithms to focus and prioritize audio playback over other functions of the music player. This means that you'll get no Wi-FI or Bluetooth interference, lower EMI, and nothing getting in the way of you and your music. You can also take advantage of the system-level "Non-SRC" feature, giving you the highest quality sound from your recording or file playback. The DX260 makes sure that your music sounds the best it can no matter where you are.

User Removable Back Cover 

The DX260 features a new ID design, with volume control guards and a more industrial look. You can now completely remove the back cover - providing access to the battery bay and allowing users to completely replace the battery when needed. The music player comes in both Black and Silver color variants.

FAQ

Where is iBasso located?

Founded in Shenzhen, China, more than ten years ago, iBasso has been producing DAP, DACs, and IEMs for audiophiles for over a decade.

What are the Specs of the DX260 DAP Music Player?

Please check our specifications tab HERE <link>

Who is iBasso Audio?

iBasso represents the middle-of-the-road sound signature between Astell&Kern and Sony. An incredibly resolute and neutral sound, iBasso DAPs are also known for their extreme customization options. Their products incorporate a replaceable AMP card design that can switch out I/O, amplifier, DAC, and more to customize your music player to how you want to listen to your music. They represent an incredible value as well for the price point.

"Founded in 2006, iBasso is a manufacturer dedicated to the R&D and production of high-quality portable music equipment. Products cover headphone power amplifiers, digital audio decoders, digital music players, in-ear headphones, headphones, high-end cables, and other audio fields. Since its inception, iBasso has insisted on focusing on research and development as the highest demand, and strives to provide better audio equipment for every HiFi player.

Since its establishment in 2006, iBasso has developed into a well-known brand in the global HiFi circle by virtue of word-of-mouth communication. Its products are exported to more than 30 countries overseas, and it has become a high-profile professional audio product company in recent years." -iBasso

What is the Output of the DX260 DAP?

The DX260 will output up to 7.1 Vrms in balanced mode and up to 3.5 Vrms in single-ended.

Specifications

USB C: USB 3.1
Output Port: 4.4mm balanced phone out/ 3.5mm single ended phone out/ 4.4mm line out/ 3.5mm line out/ 3.5mm coaxial output/ USB OTG output
WiFi: 802.11b/g/n/ac(2.4Ghz/5Ghz)
Bluetooth: V5.0
RAM+ROM: 4G LPDDR4X, 64G ROM
Battery: 4400mAh 3.8V li-polymer battery
Charging Time: 2.5 hours
Average Play Time: 14 hours (The play time varies with different resolutions, volume used and headphone/IEM loads.)
Size 123mm*74.5mm*17.5mm
Weight: 229g
Contents: DX260 Player/ USB-C cable/ coaxial cable/ TPU case/ screen protector/ warranty card/ quick start guide
4.4mm Balanced Phone Port: Maximum Output Level: 6Vrms
Output Power: 1015mW + 1015mW @32ohm,THD<0.5%
Frequency Response: 10Hz~75kHz -1dB
S/N: 133dB
Dynamic Range: 133dB
THD+N: -121dB (A-wt, 600ohm load) -114dB (A-wt, 32ohm load)
Crosstalk: 145dB
Noise Floor: < 930nV (Low-Gain)
3.5mm Single Ended Phone Out: Maximum Output Level: 3Vrms
Output Power: 280mW + 280mW@32ohm, 586mW + 586mW@16ohm,THD<0.1%
Frequency Response: 10Hz~75kHz -1dB
S/N: 128dB
Dynamic Range: 128dB
THD+N: -115dB (A-wt, 600ohm load) -110dB (A-wt, 32ohm load)
Crosstalk: 118dB
Noise Floor: < 850nV (Low-Gain)
4.4mm Balanced Line Out: Maximum Output Level: 4Vrms
Frequency Response: 10Hz~75kHz -1dB
S/N: 133dB
Dynamic Range: 134dB
THD+N: -123dB
Crosstalk: 145dB
3.5mm Single Ended Line Out: Maximum Output Level: 2Vrms
Frequency Response: 10Hz~75kHz -1dB
S/N: 128dB
Dynamic Range: 128dB
THD+N: -112dB
Crosstalk: 115dB

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