iBasso DX260MK2: Eight-Channel DAC Powerhouse with FPGA Precision and Dual OS Flexibility

The iBasso DX260MK2 is a new digital player featuring an enhanced architecture that includes an eight-channel DAC matrix and a revamped audio signal processing system. This model advances the DX260 series, delivering significant improvements through upgraded circuitry and software. The eight-channel configuration of the premium Cirrus Logic CS43198 DAC ensures exceptional accuracy, minimal noise, and distortion levels (THD+N as low as -123 dB), while the proprietary FPGA-Master 2.0 controller enables synchronization with picosecond precision and direct management of all audio clocks.

The latest generation introduces an enhanced FIR filtering mode, allowing four of the eight DACs to operate with a delay and in parallel, creating an analog filter that minimizes distortion and enhances sound quality. This system is supported by a robust Snapdragon 665 processor, 4 GB of RAM, and 128 GB of storage. Users can select between a fully functional Android environment (version 13) with streaming service access and a standalone Mango OS that disables wireless features to lower playback noise. Additionally, the power system has been upgraded: when plugged in, the player can completely bypass the battery to prolong its lifespan. The design retains a removable battery and features a compact body with a 5-inch Sharp display that nearly fills the front panel. The iBasso DX260MK2 aims to merge engineering excellence, OS versatility, and a dependable audio platform into a single device.

iBasso DX260MK2 features:

• 8 DAC Cirrus Logic CS43198
• Parallel 2x/4x FIR filtering scheme
• FPGA-Master 2.0 Controller with Two NDK Generators
• Support for customizing DAC data streams
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 Processor
• RAM: 4 GB
• Built-in memory: 128 GB
• Operating systems: Android 13 / Mango OS
• Screen: 5.0 inches, Sharp IPS, 1080×1920
• Touch panel with on-cell structure
• Wi-Fi 2.4 / 5 GHz (802.11 b/g/n/ac)
• Bluetooth 5.0
• Battery: Lithium-polymer 4400 mAh
• Charging time: 2.5 hours
• Playback without recharging: up to 14 hours
• Weight: 229 g
• Dimensions: 123 x 74.5 x 17.5 mm

Price : $1000