Premium portable DAC/Amp with the same DAC chipset as iBasso's flagship DX320Max.
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In addition to the DX320MAX’s ROHM BD34301EKV DAC chip, 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. Integrated DX320MAX technology has created a Mount Everest portable USB DAC/Amp.
Overall rating: 4.928571 / 5 from 14 reviews.
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"I love the iBasso DC Elite. It has really improved the quality of my sound and is bringing out the best in my Beyerdynamic T90 headphones. The only thing that is a little disappointing is that it didn’t work with my Audirvana origin App - but I am in contact with their customer service to see if they can find a fix. ;"
"We all have that fear we come back to again and again because it is the standard. That’s the DCE for portable amp/dacs. Unless you’re gonna step up to a Taipan, this should satisfy (sonically speaking) up to $1k. Sure, it lacks some feature sets, but there’s something about its purity for sonic excellence. Also, if you’re circling back again, don’t let your memory fool you, it’s not overly neutral. There’s a natural tonality here, it basically gets out of the way, except for power…that gives it staging, and it’s the best you can get from a dongle."
"Amazing sound quality! Best dongle on the market, hands down. Desktop level sound with air, clarity, beautiful midrange and powerful bass. As long as you are using IEM’s. Do wish it had some sort of display. Seems like something could have been done at this price point."
"Excellent product. Sound through it is clear and detailed, but as always good sound comes from good recordings."
"I love the DAC/AMP. Headamp has a very good service and deliver the item on time and with zero hassles. Great product and service!"
"This DAC produces a broad soundstage that's prominently in front of my face. It delivers natural and detailed bass, which is also quick and deep when listening to bass-heavy tracks. The midrange is balanced and musical, offering excellent inner detail without any veil, creating clear spatial transients (including during intense bass sections. ) The highs are airy and non-fatiguing, with surprisingly natural decay. Oh, and it’s dead silent between tracks… While it sounds impressive right out of the box, after approximately 200 hours of break-in, with balanced IEM cabling at a volume of 4-5 (of 24), I found it to provide the best 2-channel soundstage I've ever experienced with my IEMs."
"This external DAC is as advertised - the BEST SOUNDING on the market. In addition, construction of the USB DAC is outstanding. It arrives like it was jewelry - complete with every cable and fitting. The leather case fits tightly and permits easy manipulation of the loudness control. This is all that's needed to drive a FOCAL Utopia headphone from a device lacking a professional grade DAC. The DC-Elite is simply the Best-of-the-Best, scoring 10 out of 10 in every catagory. Dr. Günter Marksteiner Chief Engineer, WHDT TV-4 Boston"
"Sweet little DAC/AMP, small enough to fit(barely) in my IEM case. . . ."
"good sound. easy to use. would recommend~"
"Ordering was efficient; site and HeadAmp team were responsive; great experience!"
