{"product_id":"ibasso-d16-taipan","title":"iBasso D16 TAIPAN | Hi-Res Balanced Portable DAC and Amp","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"iBasso logo horizontal\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/ibasso-logo-horiz.jpg?v=1681845587\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 50%;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eiBasso D16 TAIPAN Delivers Incredible Performance with Ultra-low Distortion and Class A Amplification\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnique 1bit Discrete DAC developed in-house by iBasso\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew FPGA-MASTER achieves a leap forward in sound quality \u0026amp; measurements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClass A amplification section based on the flagship DX320MAX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutting edge components and construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"iBasso D16 Taipan warm eye level front on top amp highlighting outputs and volume wheel\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/ibasso-d16-taipan-ba0-lifestyle.jpg?v=1715806051\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable bgcolor=\"”#f6f6f6”\" width=\"90%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #a30e0b;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom's Take\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/collections\/ibasso\" title=\"iBasso Audio Collection Page\"\u003eiBasso’s\u003c\/a\u003e MAX series players are unique DAPs that transform all-things-standard into full-on “Beast Mode.” The D16 Taipan DAC\/Amp and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/products\/ibasso-pb5-osprey\" title=\"iBasso PB5 Osprey Portable Tube Amp\"\u003ePB5 Osprey\u003c\/a\u003e portable tube amp represent parsed-out, separate devices that capture elements of the MAX limited edition experience but with some flexibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut the D16, while incredible paired with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/products\/ibasso-pb5-osprey\" title=\"iBasso PB5 Osprey Portable Tube Amp\"\u003eOsprey\u003c\/a\u003e, is a fully functional DAC\/Amp in its own right with a fairly simple interface. It’s not pocketable, but it’s definitely transportable and surprisingly light given its size. It features an industrial-looking black chassis, smooth glass window, and stepped attenuator. You get USB-C and mini-coax\/optical inputs, separate USB-C charging port, and both 3.5mm and 4.4mm headphone\/line-outs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaipan leans into the more analytical end of iBasso’s sound with an extraordinarily high level of detail. It’s got enough juice to manage a decent range of over-ears, but if you’re looking for a high-end portable DAC with an ultra-clean, detailed reference sound without the need for a high wattage output, Taipan’s Class A amplification is excellent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaipan and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/products\/ibasso-pb5-osprey\" title=\"iBasso PB5 Osprey Portable Tube Amp\"\u003eOsprey’s\u003c\/a\u003e pure focus on sound quality matches or exceeds the competition. Together or apart, D16 Taipan and \u003ca title=\"iBasso PB5 Osprey Portable Tube Amp\" href=\"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/products\/ibasso-pb5-osprey\"\u003ePB5 Osprey\u003c\/a\u003e offer excellent portable experiences individually or combined for a truly TOTL flagship transportable duo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/blogs\/articles\/epic-tranportable-hifi-ibasso-d16-taipan-pb5-osprey-review\" title=\"Epic Tranportable HiFi: iBasso D16 \u0026amp; PB5 Review\"\u003eCheck out our full review\u003c\/a\u003e on the D16 paired up with the iBasso PB5 Osprey tube amp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNew from iBasso\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eD16 is a DAC that utilizes iBasso's in-house developed FPGA-Master 2.0 as the core and employs 16 sets of cascaded 8E PWM-DACs, with a total of 128 PWM-DACs (discrete) for 1bit D\/A conversion. The measured THD+N is superior to 0.0001%, which is the best among current portable discrete DACs. The AMP section is a super class A transistor amplifier similar to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/products\/ibasso-dx320max-ti\" title=\"iBasso DX320MAX Ti Digital Audio Player\"\u003eDX320MAX\u003c\/a\u003e amp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFPGA-Master 2.0\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eD16's FPGA-Master 2.0 brings together iBasso's algorithm achievements from the past three years and is the reason we have been able to accomplish breakthroughs for iBasso portable discrete DAC. FPGA plays the role of signal reorganization and recoding which generates PWM signals that can be decoded by the subsequent PWM-DAC. With the precise control of FPGA-Master 2.0, 128 independent PWM-DACs operate in FIR mode and combine to form L+, L-, R+, R- outputs. Every DAC data bit undergoes careful delay and alignment through rigorous compensation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"iBasso D16 Taipan FPGA internal component schematic\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/ibasso-d16-taipan-fpga.jpg?v=1706125166\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCutting Edge Components\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e128pcs low-temperature drift 0.1% high-precision 25ppm thin film resistors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 position 4 section stepped attenuator (channel tolerance less than +\/-0.1dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual Accusilicon ultra-low phase noise femtosecond oscillators (noise floor as low as -158dBc\/Hz (@1kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional audio DSP chip, theoretical dynamic range up to 192dB, THD+N up to -174dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltra-low noise analog power supply with noise as low as 0.6μV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.3\" OLED display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/ibasso-d16-taipan-features.jpg?v=1706126201\" alt=\"iBasso D16 features diagram\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware Analog FIR Filter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith FPGA-Master 2.0’s picosecond-level precise control, 128 independent PWM-DACs operate in FIR mode and combine to form L+, L-, R+, R- outputs. Each channel has 32 PWM-DACs operating in \"delay parallel\" mode. This configuration enables the 32 DACs to work together as a hardware analog FIR filter. By averaging the differences between multiple DACs, distortion is minimized, resulting in enhanced sound detail and density.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuper Class A Discrete Amplifier\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe D16 utilizes similar architecture to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/products\/ibasso-dx320max-ti\" title=\"iBasso DX320MAX Ti Digital Audio Player\"\u003eDX320MAX\u003c\/a\u003e, a super Class A discrete AMP circuit. It incorporates 20pcs of Low VCEsat (BISS) dual transistors and boasts an impressive output current capability of up to 2A, resulting in a robust output of 1125mW+1125mW@32Ω.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/DSC00118_2048x2048.jpg?v=1706037773\" alt=\"iBasso D16 Taipan with removed cover revealing circuitboard and amp components\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/DSC00152_2048x2048.jpg?v=1706037898\" alt=\"iBasso D16 Taipan in the Box\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"iBasso","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":41911298326603,"sku":"IBS-D16-TAI","price":1599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Open Box","offer_id":41911298359371,"sku":"IBS-D16-TAI-OB","price":1269.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/ibasso-d16-taipan-0-thumb.jpg?v=1706127172","url":"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/products\/ibasso-d16-taipan","provider":"Bloom Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}