{"product_id":"ibasso-dx260mk2","title":"iBasso DX260 MK2 | 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\u003ch4\u003ePowered by an Octa DAC Chip Matrix, the DX260 MK2 Sets a New Benchmark as the Next Evolution of the iBasso DX260\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOcta DAC Chip Matrix using Flagship \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cirrus.com\/products\/cs43198\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCirrus Logic CS43198\u003c\/a\u003e (x8)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures Qualcomm \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qualcomm.com\/content\/dam\/qcomm-martech\/dm-assets\/documents\/snapdragon_665_product_brief.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSnapdragon665\u003c\/a\u003e SoC 4G RAM + 128G ROM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharp 5.0\" IPS full screen, BT v5.0, and 802.11b\/g\/n\/ac dual-band WiFi\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAndroid 13 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\u003eMaintains optimum signal integrity and low jitter with iBasso's FPGA Master 2.0\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-mk2-main-banner.webp?v=1749240598\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1360\" alt=\"iBasso DX260 MK2 x2 standing one in front of the other back left 3 quarter angle on wooden plank with blue wall behind and plant\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bloom-take\"\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\u003eThe iBasso DX260 MKII represents the ultimate evolution of the beloved DX260. At its core is a flagship-grade Octa DAC matrix powered by eight Cirrus Logic CS43198 chips, an engineering marvel that exposes exquisite mirco-details in every track.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis digital audio player is a masterstroke: it enhances the original’s DNA with an upgraded processor, more internal storage, and smoother UI, all housed within a refined design that invites both streaming and audiophile-grade listening. It’s the definitive upgrade for anyone who wants the best of both worlds—expert engineering and uncompromised sound quality.\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 width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qPl6m6KI4Wg?si=ZpkmyUugL0rwaVvs\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAn Epic Digital Audio Player\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe iBasso DX260 MK2 marks a bold step forward in portable audio, building on the legacy of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/collections\/ibasso\/products\/ibasso-dx260\" title=\"iBasso DX260\"\u003eDX260\u003c\/a\u003e with groundbreaking engineering and refined design. At the heart of the MK2 is an advanced Octa DAC Matrix, delivering clarity, depth, and precision through eight Cirrus Logic flagship DACs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eiBasso’s new FPGA-Master 2.0 system ensures ultra-accurate signal control and timing, unlocking new levels of detail and realism in every track. With a streamlined user experience powered by both Android and Mango OS, a refreshed industrial design, and a user-removable battery, the DX260 MK2 is a redefinition of what a DAP can be.\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. With iBasso's implementation, the Octa DAC Chip Matrix guarantees both superb sound quality and DAP leading measurements. THD+N hits -123dB, the best among portable players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/ibasso-dx260mk2-dac-chip.webp?v=1747162080\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1200\" alt=\"iBasso DX260MK2 DAP cirrus logic dac chip graphic\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEvolved Audio System Controller\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter years of algorithm development, iBasso's 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt 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\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"iBasso DX260MK2 DAP FPGA-Master 2.0 graphic\" height=\"1080\" width=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/ibasso-dx260-fpga.webp?v=1747161904\"\u003e\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\u003ch3\u003eOptimized External Power Supply\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen connected to a USB charger that delivers sufficient power, the power supply is allocated into two distinct routes. One route directly powers the DX260 MK2 and overrides the internal battery so the battery isn't being used. The other path charges the battery and completely bypasses it when it is fully charged. This design strategically ensures optimal battery protection and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/ibasso-dx260mk2-lifestyle.webp?v=1747162529\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1200\" alt=\"iBasso DX260MK2 DAP in blue lying face down top closeup on dark background\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAndroid 13 + Mango OS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DX260 MK2 comes with the latest Android 13 system, allowing you to easily install streaming APPs for a seamless Android experience. The DX260 MK2 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 MK2 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","brand":"iBasso","offers":[{"title":"Blue Silver","offer_id":41462323937355,"sku":"IBS-DX260MK2-SLV","price":999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White Silver","offer_id":41462323970123,"sku":"IBS-DX260MK2-WHTSLV","price":999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White Silver - Open Box","offer_id":41876770390091,"sku":"IBS-DX260MK2-WHTSLV-OB","price":899.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Blue Silver - Open Box","offer_id":42058556375115,"sku":"IBS-DX260MK2-SLV-OB","price":899.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/ibasso-1-dx260mk2-blu-thumb.webp?v=1747164673","url":"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/products\/ibasso-dx260mk2","provider":"Bloom Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}