{"product_id":"ibasso-dx260-digital-audio-player-with-octa-cs43198-dac-chip-matrix-silver-box-opened-2","title":"iBasso DX260 Digital Audio Player with Octa CS43198 DAC Chip Matrix - SILVER (Box opened)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe iBasso DX260 is a digital audio player with an Octa DAC Chip Matrix: eight Cirrus Logic CS43198 DACs, run by iBasso’s second-generation FPGA-Master, which can turn groups of them into a hardware FIR filter. iBasso measured THD+N of −123dB, which it calls the best among portable players. It runs Android 11 and iBasso’s Mango OS on a Snapdragon 660, drives up to 1,015mW per channel into 32Ω from its 4.4mm balanced output and plays for about 14 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/ibasso-dx260-photo-iems.jpg?v=1791432840\" alt=\"iBasso DX260 digital audio player in silver with in-ear monitors\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEight CS43198 DACs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CS43198 is a Cirrus Logic flagship DAC with excellent dynamic range, fine resolution of micro-detail and a very low noise floor. Using eight of them in a matrix, iBasso aimed for both superb sound and leading measurements. On an Audio Precision APX555 it measured a dynamic range of 134dB, a signal-to-noise ratio of 133dB and THD+N of −123dB, against 125dB, 125dB and −114dB for its earlier DX240.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/ibasso-dx260-photo-dacs.jpg?v=1791432843\" alt=\"The eight Cirrus Logic CS43198 DACs of the iBasso DX260\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFPGA-Master 2.0 and FIR modes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter years of algorithm development, iBasso’s FPGA-Master is in its second generation. As the audio system controller it requests audio data directly from the processor, which keeps the signal intact, and generates every audio clock from two NDK femtosecond oscillators, so the whole system runs from one fully synchronised clock. It also controls the DAC clock and data with picosecond precision, which makes three ways of running the matrix possible:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSynchronous parallel output\u003c\/strong\u003e reduces the “discrete distortion” between DACs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFIR 2× and FIR 4×\u003c\/strong\u003e delay each DAC’s data stream by a clock cycle or more (“delay parallel”), so four DACs together act as a hardware analogue FIR filter. This averages out the differences between DACs, lowering distortion and bringing out detail and realism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/ibasso-dx260-photo-fpga.jpg?v=1791432847\" alt=\"FPGA-Master 2.0 in the iBasso DX260: data buffer, clock generation and FIR filters for eight DACs\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/ibasso-dx260-photo-fir.jpg?v=1791432850\" alt=\"How the FIR filter mode of the iBasso DX260 sums four delayed DACs\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAndroid 11 and Mango OS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAndroid 11 lets you install streaming apps, and the DX260 bypasses Android’s sample rate conversion at the system level, so Mango Player and third-party apps alike play at the recording’s own rate. Mango OS is iBasso’s separate Linux-based system made only for audio playback, with optimised low-level drivers; it runs without Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, for lower interference and a purer sound. The Mango Player app has a new, cleaner interface. A Snapdragon 660 with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage keeps everything quick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/ibasso-dx260-photo-mango.jpg?v=1791432856\" alt=\"The Mango Player interface on the iBasso DX260\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUSB DAC and outputs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dedicated USB receiver makes the DX260 a low-latency USB DAC for a computer, with ASIO and WASAPI output on Windows. As well as the 4.4mm balanced and 3.5mm headphone outputs, it has 4.4mm balanced and 3.5mm line outputs for an amplifier, a 3.5mm coaxial output and a USB OTG output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/ibasso-dx260-photo-ports.jpg?v=1791432861\" alt=\"Coaxial output, USB-C and microSD slot on the iBasso DX260\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eiBasso’s new design brings back guards around the volume control for a more industrial look. The back cover is easily removed, with full access to the battery, so replacing it is simple. The 5-inch Sharp 1080p screen has an on-cell touch panel, and the 4,400mAh battery charges in about 2.5 hours with QC3.0 or PD3.0 fast chargers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/ibasso-dx260-photo-back.jpg?v=1791432866\" alt=\"Removable back cover and volume guard of the silver iBasso DX260\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDACs and clock\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 × Cirrus Logic CS43198 · FPGA-Master 2.0 · two NDK femtosecond oscillators · FIR 2× \/ 4×\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFormats\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAPE, FLAC, WAV, WMA, AAC, ALAC, AIFF, OGG, MP3, DFF, DSF, DXD, DST · PCM 768kHz\/32-bit · native DSD256\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e4.4mm balanced\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6Vrms · 1,015mW + 1,015mW @ 32Ω · S\/N 133dB · THD+N −121dB (600Ω), −114dB (32Ω) · crosstalk 145dB · noise floor under 930nV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e3.5mm headphone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3Vrms · 280mW @ 32Ω, 586mW @ 16Ω · S\/N 128dB · THD+N −115dB (600Ω), −110dB (32Ω) · crosstalk 118dB · noise floor under 850nV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLine outputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.4mm balanced 4Vrms (S\/N 133dB, THD+N −123dB) · 3.5mm 2Vrms (S\/N 128dB, THD+N −112dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFrequency response\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10Hz–75kHz (−1dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDigital out\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5mm coaxial (24-bit\/384kHz, DoP DSD128) · USB OTG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSystem\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAndroid 11 + Mango OS · Snapdragon 660 · 4GB LPDDR4X · 64GB · microSD up to 2TB · USB-C (USB 3.1)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWireless\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWi-Fi 802.11b\/g\/n\/ac (2.4\/5GHz) · Bluetooth 5.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eScreen\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.0-inch Sharp IPS, 1080 × 1920, on-cell touch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBattery\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4,400mAh · about 14 hours · charge about 2.5 hours (QC3.0, PD3.0)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize and weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e123 × 74.5 × 17.5mm · 229g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is a single open-box unit in silver, with the full manufacturer warranty; its condition is shown above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the box: DX260, USB-C cable, coaxial cable, TPU case, screen protector, warranty card and quick start guide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eiBasso no longer makes the DX260. Its newer version is the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ibasso-dx260-mk2-digital-audio-player-with-cs43198-8-octa-dac-chip-matrix\"\u003eDX260 MK2\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/ibasso-dx260-photo-pair.jpg?v=1791432870\" alt=\"iBasso DX260 in black and silver\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"iBasso","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57117481369987,"sku":"IBASSODX260-SILVER-BGRADE-414238","price":689.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/img_proxy_ee59a20d-2922-449c-9998-cad537be72e2.jpg?v=1767215327","url":"https:\/\/www.advancedmp3players.co.uk\/products\/ibasso-dx260-digital-audio-player-with-octa-cs43198-dac-chip-matrix-silver-box-opened-2","provider":"amp3","version":"1.0","type":"link"}