{"product_id":"ibasso-dc-elite","title":"iBasso DC-Elite | Hi-Res Balanced Portable DAC and Amp","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 50%;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/ibasso-logo-horiz.jpg?v=1681845587\" alt=\"iBasso logo horizontal\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eiBasso DC-Elite Delivers the Flagship Power of the DX320MAX in an Affordable, Portable Package\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlagship ROHM BD34301EKV DAC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly efficient design provides maximum power and sound quality without killing the battery on your connected device\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium finish with Aerospace Titanium build\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced 4.4mm and single-ended 3.5mm outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrently not compatible with iPhone 17 due to power output limitations \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/ibasso-dcelite-0-lifestyle.jpg?v=1703180096\" alt=\"iBasso DC-Elite x2 vertical and horizontal on rock with gray silk background\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"90%\" bgcolor=\"”#f6f6f6”\"\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\u003eDC-Elite is not a DAC for the faint of heart. It combines flagship technology with pocketable convenience for a one-of-a-kind listening experience. While the metal chassis and design hints at vintage HiFi gear, the inside blends state of the art mobile technology, like a highly efficient DAC, with components like a classic 24 postition stepped attenuator to improve the integrity of the signal chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe technology is all well and good, but the most important question is \"How does it sound?\" And DC-Elite delivers best-in-class detail and resolution, with some of the best performance for over-ear headphones possible in the ultra-portable format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/blogs\/articles\/elite-portable-hifi-ibass-dc-elite-review\" title=\"iBasso DC-Elite Review\"\u003eRead our full review\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0RyMSCYYTfg?si=rhd6K31AbUaH7__t\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWith DX320MAX as a Blueprint, a Superb Flagship Dongle Emerges\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to the DX320MAX's ROHM BD34301EKV DAC chip, a 24 position 4 section stepped attenuator, current output DAC architecture, titanium exterior, and numerous cutting-edge technologies and materials, the DC-Elite exemplifies the MAX standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlagship Current Output DAC Chip: ROHM BD34391EKV\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA flagship current output DAC chip is being used tor the first time in a dongle with the DC-Elite, achieving a historic milestone. The BD34391EKV DAC by ROHM, along with meticulously engineered circuitry, improves the dynamic range, widens the soundstage, and boosts the high-fidelity audio capabilities of DC-Elite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e24 Position 4 Section Stepped Attenuator\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eiBasso completely revamped the traditional 24 position, 4 section stepped attenuator by compressing the volume to one-tenth the size of the original attenuator, while ensuring that the channel imbalance tolerance is below 0.1dB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eiBasso has pioneered the use of this attenuator specially built for DX320MAX on the DC-Elite. Say goodbye to bit reduction issues in digital volume adjustment. At normal volume with a 32Ω load, DC-Elite's SNR leads the way in dongle products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/DSC06616_2048x2048.jpg?v=1703178131\" alt=\"iBasso DC-Elite Highlight With IEMs\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete Flagship Player Structure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DC-Elite adopts FPGA-\u0026gt;DAC-\u0026gt;I\/V-\u0026gt;LPF-\u0026gt;VOL-\u0026gt;AMP complete player architecture. Equipped with 6 dual OPAMPs and developed around the flagship BD34301EKV DAC chip, this compact device delivers exceptional playback performance. The DC-Elite's structure sets it apart from the competition. It pushes the boundaries of design and achieves a significant advancement in sound quality , demonstrating an unparalleled level of innovation and excellence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn-House Developed FPGA with NKD fs Oscillator\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DC-Elite takes advantage of our in-house developed FPGA algorithm. Attaining an exceptionally low level of jitter is made possible by utilizing the NDK femtosecond oscillator, which leads to minimal distortion and a significant improvement in the quality of the musical sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLuxurious Titanium Alloy Shell with Superb Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDC-Elite is made of aero space grade titanium alloy to create an exquisite shell and paired with tempered glass on the top and bottom panels, bringing an unparalleled sense of elegance. Titanium has the best strength-to-weight ratio among all metals, being lighter than stainless steel and stronger than aluminum alloys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/DSC06630_2048x2048.jpg?v=1703178285\" alt=\"iBasso DC-Elite In the Box\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"iBasso","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":41829169594443,"sku":"IBAS-DCELITE","price":499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Open Box","offer_id":41829169627211,"sku":"IBAS-DCELITE-OB","price":499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/ibasso-dc-elite-main.jpg?v=1703177982","url":"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/products\/ibasso-dc-elite","provider":"Bloom Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}