{"product_id":"ibasso-dx260","title":"iBasso DX260 | Digital Audio Player","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\u003cdiv class=\"bloom-discontinued\"\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"90%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #a30e0b;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**DISCONTINUED:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e iBasso's DX260 is sold out and discontinued. Looking for a similar sound signature and listening experience? Check out the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/products\/ibasso-dx260mk2\" title=\"iBasso DX260 MK2\"\u003eDX260 MK2\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDX260 Uses the Latest DAP Innovations to Deliver Next-level Performance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOcta DAC Chip Matrix using Flagship Cirrus Logic CS43198 (x8)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintains optimum signal integrity and low jitter with iBasso's FPGA Master 2.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAndroid 11 and MangoOS give you a choice between a wide-open app-centric experience, or a pure player with nothing in the way\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemovable back cover with battery access and serviceability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5.0\" 1080x1920 screen, BT v5.0, and 802.11b\/g\/n\/ac dual-band WiFi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.5mm SE + 4.4mm BAL outputs (headphone \/ line-outs shared)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine \u003ca title=\"iBasso Green Leather Case for DX260\" href=\"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/products\/ibasso-leather-case-dx260\"\u003eiBasso green leather case\u003c\/a\u003e available separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/ibasso-dx260-ba1-gallery.jpg?v=1706631196\" alt=\"iBasso DX260 silver rear dramatic low angle in front of window on butcher block table\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bloom-discontinued\"\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"90%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #a30e0b;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**DISCONTINUED:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e iBasso's DX260 is sold out and discontinued. Check out the iBasso \u003ca title=\"iBasso DX260 MK2\" href=\"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/products\/ibasso-dx260mk2?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=dx260\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003eDX260 MK2 digital audio player!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\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\u003eWith the DX2xx series, iBasso set its sights on more expensive competitor DAPs to bring flagship-level performance at a fraction of the cost. They were largely successful with the DX220 and \u003ca title=\"iBasso DX240 Digital Audio Player\" href=\"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/products\/ibasso-dx240\"\u003eDX240\u003c\/a\u003e providing excellent performance for the dough. Enter the new DX260 with its 8x DAC matrix and enhanced FPGA Master, the most impressive DAP in the series to date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s got a new, unique look with artistic flair and lines in its aluminum body, and it boasts a sturdy, solid construction. You get a nice goodie package with cables, interconnects and clear plastic case (upgrade leather case is available.) Interestingly, they ditched the interchangeable AMP cards, but you get 3.5mm and 4.4mm stock outputs which can be toggled between headphone and line out in the UI, a custom Android 11 build. The DX260 isn’t off-the-charts fast, but is very snappy - you can install the player-only Mango OS which strips it down and bumps both UI and sound performance. You also get about 14 hours of battery life per iBasso which is in line with our tests, and both WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity were solid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSound-wise, the DX260 maintains and strengthens the series’ detailed, resolving reference tunings with wonderful imaging and holographic presentation that surpasses other similarly priced DAPs. iBasso has succeeded with bumping the sound quality and technology without bumping the price tag and offers a stellar bang for your buck at under a grand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/blogs\/articles\/continuing-a-digital-audio-legacy-ibasso-dx260-review\" title=\"Continuing a Digital Audio Legacy iBasso DX260 Review\"\u003eRead our full review here\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wQgmAnVfQj0?si=w4YNLJmhDAgxF4qg\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOcta DAC Chip Matrix\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CS43198, a Cirrus Logic flagship DAC chip, has an excellent dynamic range, outstanding resolution of micro details, and an impressively low noise floor, adding up to exceptional performance. The Octa DAC Chip Matrix with our implementation guarantees both superb sound quality and DAP leading measurements. THD+N hits -123dB, the best among portable players. This groundbreaking achievement sets a new standard in the industry. The more the merrier. Taking the advantage of quantity to achieve better quality and achieving extraordinary results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"CS43198 DAC circuitboard schematics\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/ibasso-dx260-dac.jpg?v=1704917511\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEvolved Audio System Controller\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter years of algorithm development, our FPGA-Master has entered generation 2.0. As the audio system controller, it directly requests audio data from the SoC and plays a major role in signal reproduction and maintaining signal integrity. It synchronizes and generates all audio clocks utilizing two NDK femtosecond oscillators to achieve a fully synchronized single clock source. The FPGA-Master 2.0 also haspicosecond-level precise control and adjusts the DAC clock, data, and constructs the FIR filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe DAC Matrix Magician\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to the new algorithm of FPGA-MASTER 2.0, the potential of the Octa CS43198 DAC chip can be further explored and developed. Synchronous parallel output mode reduces discrete distortion between DACs to improve overall performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFIR 2x mode, FIR 4x mode.\u003c\/strong\u003e With FPGA-MASTER 2.0, picosecond-level precise control and adjustment of the DAC clock and data is achieved, making each DAC data stream independently adjustable. Through the \"delay parallel\" of 4 DACs, the DACs form a hardware analog FIR filter, which averages the differences between multiple DACs, reducing distortion and effectively improving sound details and realism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"iBasson DX260 FPGA 2.0 workflow diagram\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/ibasso-dx260-fpga.jpg?v=1704917787\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAndroid 11 + Mango OS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DX260 comes with the latest Android 11 system, allowing you to easily install streaming APPs for a seamless Android experience. The DX260 efficiently bypasses the SRC at the system level. Whether it's Mango Player or a third-party streaming APP, you can take advantage of the system-level \"Non-SRC\" feature giving you the highest quality sound from the recording.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DX260 features the Mango OS, a Linux-based audio system that has been meticulously designed for exceptional audio playback. It has accumulated a lot of optimization to the underlying driver algorithms, which focuses on audio playback. This pure sound system has no WiFi or Bluetooth interference, it has lower EMI, and a purer listening experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/ibasso-dx260-ba2-ui.jpg?v=1706631365\" alt=\"iBasso DX260 silver front eye level on vinyl jacket with Meze headphones highlighting UI\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNew Design + User Removable Cover\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the new ID design, complete with the return of volume control guards and a more industrial look. Conveniently, the rear cover is easily removable with total battery access making replacement of the battery simple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScreen:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sharp 5.0\" | 1080 x 1920 | on-cell capacitive touch panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Format:\u003c\/strong\u003e APE, FLAC, WAV, WMA, ACC, ALAC, AIFF, OGG, MP3, DFF, DSF, DXD, and DST\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB:\u003c\/strong\u003e Type C (3.0)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput Port: 4.4mm balanced phone out\/ 3.5mm single ended phone out\/ 4.4mm line out\/ 3.5mm line out\/ 3.5mm coaxial output\/ USB OTG output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWiFi:\u003c\/strong\u003e 802.11b\/g\/n\/ac (2.4Ghz\/5Ghz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth:\u003c\/strong\u003e v5.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransmitter Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX HD, LDAC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReceiver Codecs (DAC Mode): AAC, SBC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRAM\/ROM:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4G LPDDR4X | 64G ROM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4400mAh 3.8V li-polymer battery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharge Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAverage Play Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 hours (varies pending resolution, volume, and headphone\/IEM load usage)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.8\" x 2.9\" x 0.7\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ibasso.com\/policies\" title=\"iBasso Product Policy Page\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eiBasso 1 Year Product Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4.4mm BAL Headphone Out:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax Output Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6Vrms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Power:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1015mW + 1015mW @32Ω, THD＜0.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10Hz~75kHz -1dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSNR:\u003c\/strong\u003e 133dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDynamic Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 133dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTHD+N:\u003c\/strong\u003e -121dB (A-wt, 600Ω) | -114dB (A-wt, 32Ω)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrosstalk:\u003c\/strong\u003e 145dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNoise Floor:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; 930nV (Low-Gain)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3.5mm SE Headphone Out:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax Output Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3\u003c\/span\u003eVrms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Power:\u003c\/strong\u003e 280mW + 280mW@32Ω | 586mW + 586mW@16Ω, THD＜0.1%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e10Hz~75kHz -1dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSNR:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e128dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDynamic Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e128dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTHD+N:\u003c\/strong\u003e -115dB (A-wt, 600Ω) | -110dB (A-wt, 32Ω)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrosstalk:\u003c\/strong\u003e 118dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNoise Floor:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; 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