iBasso DC-Elite Portable DAC/AMP

iBasso DC-Elite Portable DAC/AMP

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DC-Elite
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iBasso DC-Elite Portable DAC/AMP

Features

  • Dual ES9219C DACs for high-quality sound
  • Supports up to 32-bit/384kHz PCM and DSD256
  • 4.4mm balanced and 3.5mm single-ended outputs
  • Built-in amplifier with adjustable gain
  • Compact and lightweight design for portability
  • USB-C input for connection to smartphones, tablets, or computers
  • High-quality components and craftsmanship

Specifications

4.4mm Balanced Output

Output Voltage 4.6Vrms
Output Power 280mW@ 32ohm

70mW @ 300 ohms

THD+N 0.00022%(300 Ohm load)

0.00031%(32 Ohm load)

Frequency Response 10Hz – 50kHz (+-0.5dB)
S/N Ratio 121dBA
Dynamic Range 118dBA
Noise Floor 3.5uVrms (<0.9uV at normal listening volumes)
Output Impedance < 0.4 Ohms

3.5mm Single-Ended Output

Output Voltage 2.28Vrms
Output Power 162mW@32ohm

70mW @ 300 ohms

THD+N 0.00028%(300 Ohm load)

0.00056%(32-Ohm load)

Frequency Response 10Hz – 50kHz (+-0.5dB)
S/N Ratio 117 dBA
Dynamic Range 115 dBA
Noise Floor 2.4uVrms (<0.8uV at normal listening volumes)
Output Impedance < 0.2 Ohms

 General Specifications

DAC Chipset ROHM BD34301EKV
PCM Support Up to 32bit/768kHz
DSD Support Native DSD64 / DSD128 / DSD256 / DSD512
Frequency Response 10Hz – 50kHz (+-0.5dB)
Weight 60.5g
Size 64mmX35mmX14.5mm

 

Description

DC-Elite

A flagship dongle based on the DX320MAX


A Flagship Dongle Based on the DX320MAX

Using the DX320MAX as a blueprint, an outstanding flagship dongle has been created.

Featuring a ROHM BD34301EKV DAC chip, 24-step 4-section attenuator, current output DAC architecture, titanium chassis and numerous state-of-the-art technologies and materials, the iBasso DC-Elite embodies the MAX standard.


24 positions, 4 sections, stepped attenuator

iBasso has completely redesigned the traditional 24-position, 4-section attenuator by compressing the volume to one-tenth the size of the original attenuator while ensuring that the tolerance of channel imbalance is less than 0.1 dB. iBasso pioneered the use of this attenuator in the DC elite, specifically designed for the DX320MAX. Say goodbye to the problem of bit reduction in digital volume control. At normal volume with a 32 Ω load (approximately 50mV-100mV output), the DC-Elite’s SNR is the leader among dongle products.


Flagship DAC chip with current amplification – ROHM BD34301EKV

A flagship DAC chip with current output is used for the first time in a dongle. ROHM’s BD34301EKV DAC, together with carefully designed circuitry, improves the dynamic range, expands the soundstage and enhances the high-fidelity audio capabilities of the DC-Elite.



Various advanced power supply technologies deliver clean and efficient power

The iBasso DC-Elite not only features a highly efficient power supply with a synchronous DC-DC converter, but also extremely low-noise LDOs from Linear Technology, previously only used in flagship audio players. At just 0.8 μV, the noise is even lower than that of battery power supplies in most cases. In addition, the output current reaches an impressive 500 mA, which guarantees a sufficient and unadulterated power supply for the DAC.


4.4 mm balanced output, 3.5 mm unbalanced output + 3.5 mm coaxial output

DC-Elite has a balanced 4.4 mm output and an unbalanced 3.5 mm output that can be used for both balanced headphones and unbalanced headphones. The 3.5 mm interface is compatible with SPDIF coaxial output and supports the transfer of the digital output to an external DAC. A long press on the PCM volume reduction button converts the 3.5 mm connector into the coaxial output. At the same time, the display changes to white colour.




Luxurious titanium alloy housing with excellent workmanship

The housing of the DC-Elite is made of space-grade titanium alloy, which, together with tempered glass on the top and bottom, provides an unparalleled sense of elegance. Titanium has the best strength-to-weight ratio of any metal, is lighter than stainless steel and is stronger than aluminium alloys.


VGP2024 Portable Audio Grand Award: Winner

In the Japanese VGP2024 selection, the DC-Elite not only won the Gold Award for the Portable Amplifier and DAC category but also the only Portable Audio Grand Award out of thousands of portable audio devices evaluated. This is the first time that a Chinese hi-fi product has won the VGP Portable Audio Grand Award.



Operation Instructions


The DC-Elite is plug-and-play on iPhones, Android Smartphones, and tablets with Android 5.1 and above without installing drivers or third-party APPs (due to the Android device’s system or hardware limitation, there may be a low compatibility issue with some smartphones or tablets). On some Android devices, it may be necessary to turn on the OTG function in the system settings manually. To obtain more settings, we highly recommend you install the iBasso UAC APP when using an Android device
The DC-Elite is plug-and-play on Mac, Win10, and Win11 computers. For WinXP, Win7, and Win8 systems, please download the driver from our website www.iBasso.com. Once properly installed, the DC-Elite can be used as a USB sound card.
There is no built-in battery, so the DC-Elite receives its power through the USB interface from the master device.

Additional information

Colour

Black, Silver

Warranty

Backed with 1-year of Manufacturer Warranty

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