Introduction

iBasso is a Chinese brand that is known for their digital audio players (DAPs). Recently, iBasso released the DX160. I would like to thank iBasso for providing the DX160 as a review unit. At the moment, the DX160 can be purchased from their official website, iBasso or Penon Audio.

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Specifications

  • OS: Android 8.1
  • Colors: Black/Silver/Blue/Red
  • DAC: Dual CS43198
  • Output Ports: 4.4BAL, 3.5PO, 3.5LO, SPDIF, USB output
  • Screen: 5.0 inch 1080P Sharp Full Screen
  • CPU: Octa Core
  • RAM: 2G
  • ROM: 32G
  • Wi-Fi: 80 2.11 b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz/5Ghz)
  • Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0
  • Battery: 3200mAh
  • Quick Charge: QC3.0, PD2.0
  • Audio Formats Supported: MQA, APE, FLAC, WAV, WMA, AAC, ALAC, AIFF, OGG, MP3, DFF, DSF, DXD, CUE, ISO, M3U, M3U8, MQA
  • Size: 113mm*69mm*15mm
  • Weight: 178g
  • Average Play Time: 13 hours (The play time varies with different resolutions and heaphone/IEM loads.)

4.4mm Balanced Output

  • Output Voltage: 6.4Vrms
  • Frequency Response: 10Hz~40kHz +/-0.15dB
  • S/N: 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
  • S/N: 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
  • S/N: 125dB
  • THD+N: 0.00035% (no Load, 2Vrms)
  • Crosstalk: -113dB

Unboxing & Accessories

The DX160 comes in a blue package that has a grey protective cover. On the cover, there are the brand name and logo. At the back of the cover, there are the specifications. After opening the package, there are the DX160, clear protective case, USB Type C cable, screen protectors, warranty card, quick start guide. MQA card and iBasso Audio & HD Tracks card.

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