The iBasso DX200 portable music player is a DAP that succeeds in offering the same level of audio resolution as a high-end 32-bit Hi-Res Hi-Fi audiophile streamer with the flexibility of a smartphone interface under Android 6.0. Equipped with two DAC ES9028PRO iBasso shows once again that it is the master on board also offering a nomadic DAC on battery without concession. Finally, here is the replacement for the legendary iBasso DX100 in a superb aluminium case with a non-destructive 64bit bit digital volume and fully symmetrical analog stages.

Android 6.0 OS, 4.2" reactive touchscreen, 4400mAh battery

iBasso is a master in the user experience. The iBasso DX200 features a 1280X768 touch screen on a fast Android 6.0 application with an eight-core couch and 2 GB of RAM. It is smoothly flowing and totally intuitive.

Open to the world with its Bluetooth, Wifi and reversible C-type USB port with XMOS U208 chip, the iBasso DX200 allows applications to be installed on the Google Play Store. This way you can read high definition files from Qobuz, Tidal, Spotify and Deezer playlists perfectly integrated in the OS. This high-end DAP will be an ally of choice in all situations requiring the ultimate in mobile reading.

2X ES9028 PRO 32bit 384 kHz DAC and USB XMOS U208

Much more than just an audiophile, the iBasso DX200 offers a conversion section that rivals the best DAC Hifi systems on the market. Its dual ES9028 Pro conversion chip (one per channel) provides all the necessary capacity from the smallest subtle information from an opera to DSD 512 to the most energetic hard rock to DXD PCM 32bit 384kHz. This truly symmetrical scheme offers unparalleled dynamics on a DAP.

The two precision Femto second clocks are original Accusilicone clocks used in particular for Hifi Gustard Audio electronics. Thanks to its Jitter eliminator and Hyperstream system level, the two ES9028Pro conversion chips provide a crystal clear, musical sound of the highest level.

A fully balanced analog stage

A high quality digital section is nothing without a good analog output. The DX200 offers a fully symmetrical scheme from the DAC to the 2.5 mm Balanced jack output. Thanks to its high output level from 3V to 6V, it offers a dynamic capacity rarely encountered on a DAP. The quality of the passive components is raised to the highest level with ESR capacitors with low discharge, resistances to 0.05% on a 6-layer gold-plated circuit.

The very high precision AOPs do not lose any of the original signal with an output level of 6V on the balanced outputs. The DAP DX200 features a dedicated line output for Hifi systems, an output for classic headphones on 3.5mm jack and an output with balanced amplification on 2.5mm jack for reference headphones (Audeze, Sennheiser).

iBasso DX200 review on Head-Fi.org

" A fantastically wide sound stage coupled with excellent instrument separation and imaging makes the DX200 truly a joy to listen to. "