GREAT SOUND = iBasso DX200/AMP1 with HiRes audio or vinyl recordings *plus* Hifiman Edition X v2 headphones.
SUPERB SOUND = as above *plus* Hifiman Crystalline Balanced Cable (3.5 mm TRRS plug) *plus* a 3.5 to 2.5 mm Adapter. I’m convinced… the diff...Read moreerence is really noticeable.
PERFECT SOUND = as above but with AMP4. The problem: 4.4 mm plugs and adapters are practically unknown in Europe. My first attempt failed as a " Geekria Apollo 4.4mm Male to 3.5mm Female Balanced Gold-Plated Adapter for Sony NW-WM1A, NW-WM1Z, PHA-2A Audio Player DAP" adapter proved not to be balanced as it had three poles electrically shorted together within the adapter itself (so it could only function as an unbalanced adapter!). The solution I found in Amazon.co.uk under: "Meijunter 4.4mm (Male) to 3.5mm (Female) Balanced Cable Plug Adapter for Sony PHA-2A/iBasso/Fiio/HiFiman Headphones". This adapter has no shorted connections and functions just fine as a TRRS to TRRRS balanced adapter. I was initially sceptical if I’d notice any difference using AMP4. But the sound is awesome! It’s hard to describe… it’s powerful and clean, harmonious and it sounds as if I am listening to vinyl records on an amplifier with KT88 tubes. I’m delighted with the level of sound perfection I have reached and consider it a bargain at the price. I'll spend many hours re-listening to my music in FLAC 96 and FLAC 192 format as well as LPs I digitized long ago using an MC cartridge.

The iBasso DX200 is simply stunning, it is beautifully made and delivered in wonderful packaging with a good set of additional accessories including a leather case.

I am still running the DAP in and I am at about 50 hours of the 200 recommended. T...Read morehe device is still breath takingly good. It has a wide dynamic sound stage and a neutral tonal balance.

For the price this device represents extremely good value for money.

I would whole heartedly recommend this device and I give the device 5 stars for build, sound quality, and therefore value for money.