It's hard to tell if you have any feelings, but "Double Eleven" came and went with a lot of snoring. Then I was busy scanning red envelopes, rushing to grab discounts, and finally even refreshing pages just to get back in line. Fortunately, it all passed, and my wallet actually had a small increase. I don't know if everyone bought something, but I finally got the player I've been drooling over for a while.
The DX200 isn't exactly a new product, but this time it wasn't the standard version—it was the newly launched "single dog version." Oh no, it's actually the "single version" (which seems a bit revealing). Compared to the standard edition priced at 5888 yuan, the single version is 4999 yuan. On Double Eleven, it was discounted to 4888, and after stacking shopping allowances and red envelopes, I ended up paying around 4,500. That’s really a big discount. Anyway, I didn’t hold back.
Unboxing and drying up
Besides the "single version" sticker, the package was the same as the standard one. The writing was quite humorous.
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I pulled out the envelope. Inside was a hard box.
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I pulled the hard box up and down.
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After removing the lower part of the box, it wasn’t much. The box was filled with thick sponges.
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Taking out the player, the accessories were divided into two boxes.
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The small box contained data cables, coaxial cables, and a 2.5 balanced port cable. In particular, this wing cable is also standard on the ibasso player.
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The bigger box included a leather case and an instruction card.
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Well, looking at it now, this single version doesn’t seem to be different from the standard one?
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No difference on the front, no difference on top.
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From the side.
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Oh, why is there a big chunk missing from the bottom?
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The missing part is the DX200 amp module. The standard version comes with an amp1 module, while the single version has none. Users can choose other amp cards themselves, which is great for many players who love to tinker. However, if you don’t look closely at the description, you might end up buying a single body cheaper and then be shocked (like me, blinking in disbelief) and not be able to use it directly with your headphones.
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Fortunately, the DX200 can still be turned on without plugging in the amp and can output digitally via the coaxial, optical, or USB port on top. Fortunately, I already had a decoding amp on hand, and the DX200 worked well when connected. In fact, once the amp is installed, you can’t even see it. (Forcing myself to wipe the ground with my eyelids...)
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Can’t stop
Okay, I’ll keep going...
In fact, I originally bought the DX200 with the intention of using the recently released amp4. This single version was also considered, so I didn’t need to spend extra to buy amp1. No more nonsense—let’s open the amp4!
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The amp card box is much smaller than the main unit. Besides the instructions and warranty card, it contains the amp4 module and a special screwdriver. They say that ibasso doesn’t include this screwdriver, but they send one card per amp. For those who plan to buy multiple cards, it seems like a waste.
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There are two card arms on the body and two card slots on the card.
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Pair them together, push them up, and place them.
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Then use the screwdriver to tighten the screws on both sides. The official advice is not to over-tighten; just secure it.
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Okay, the combination is successful!
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Simple Experience
The first Android-based HiFi player introduced by ibasso was the DX100, the predecessor of the DX200. Of course, the system performance of the DX100 is now very poor, and the craftsmanship and details are also slightly rougher.
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With the interchangeable headphone card design of the DX200, there are gaps and some alignment differences between the headphone card and the body. This point should be improved.
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The DX200 definitely outperforms its predecessor, the DX100, in terms of system performance and user experience. Personally, I feel it belongs to the top tier of players.
The system version of my DX200 was 2.5.141 (early versions were 1.x), and then I updated to the official 2.7.180 firmware. After the update, I noticed some bugs were fixed, but the battery life seemed shorter. Then the official released a revised 2.7.188 firmware. There are still some minor bugs that need improvement.
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To date, ibasso has released five amp cards for the DX200. In addition to the amp1 that comes with the standard version, there are amp2, 3, 4, and 5. Among these, the amp1 has the most interfaces, including a 3.5mm single-ended headphone port and a line-out port, as well as a 2.5mm balanced headphone port. Amp2 and 5 are single-ended, with a 3.5mm headphone port and a line-out port. Amp3 and 4 are balanced, with a 2.5mm balanced headphone port and a 2.5mm balanced line-out port. Amp4 only has a 4.4mm balanced headphone port.
Why did I choose the most generic amp4? It's simple—I’ve been poisoned by 4.4mm ports. My cables are 4.4mm plugs. The DX200 + amp4 is currently the only product with a balanced interface besides Sony (those that haven't been released yet). And this amp4 hasn't been listed in the domestic market, or maybe it's because a friend scoured it from abroad, making it easier to get.
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The sound isn’t good enough to describe in detail, after all, the machine and amp card are new, and I also need some time to get used to them. Second, the machine still needs a period of use to reach its full potential. In short, I think that on the DX4 amp4, the same 4.4mm, the sound of this Sony black brick is probably between Zhongbo, with a larger drive from the DX200, but not as exquisite as the black brick. The overall naturalness and fluency are slightly lacking. However, it's still satisfying. After all, my dark bricks have been used for over 900 hours, and they're getting better with use.
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To Sum Up
Overall, the DX200 basically meets my needs for functionality and performance as a player: smart system, ability to install apps, basic fluency, acting as a player, a turntable, and decoding a computer; plus, different amp cards can be used to increase scalability. If ibasso continues to optimize the system and polish the sound, the DX200 should be a very competitive product in the mid-range. If you can catch this "Double Eleven" campaign, it's really cost-effective.
On the other hand, if you’re not bothered by Android or are used to the mobile phone experience, and have high demands for the operating experience and battery life of a player, then the DX200 may not be the right choice. It might be a better option to have a good external decoder for your phone.
Well, no more talk, let’s go!
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