Ibasso D10 Cobra
need updates on it!!!
oh yeah...beck to Audiophile...stopped for a while to avoid more poison when the battle of W3 and IE8 was hot...

no need ler i in kl rite now
wan me to poison u somemore with my iqube? somemore super caps now i got.....

LMAO...no need la...got Cobra?

I think he's more interested in the DAC than the amp

ahahaa...you still remember huh...yeah...my main interest is because of the DAC...was amazed by the modded ibasso D1 dac...

did yuheng called you up?? That time you asked him to find a iBasso D1 for you right?? Well iBasso no longer produce it. And since the original buyer of my D1 bailed out. You can have mine instead

wanna test Cobra 1st lol...how much are you letting go the D1?

Where to buy iBasso D10 in Malaysia?
If I order it online, is there import duty impossed?

well any review bahathir?

Don't spam lah paca.

Tis isnt /k/

Ok..
but we need a review from a fellow forumer

First thing first.
I do need a decent DAC/AMP, because my Thinkpad T61 soundcard is not quite good to drive my PFEs. I need more power and SQ too. So I decided to by the D10, based on reviews from head-fi gurus. The price is quite reasonable and the main feature which I like is the 'SPDIF optical/coax' Digital input, where I can use it with my cheap DVD player and my desktop PC's optical out.

The sound.
1) Generally, this amp is a WARM amp, where you may find it's bass and treble are boosted a little.
2) I read somewhere, that iBasso create the amp based on ER4 as a reference. I might be wrong.
3) This warm sound do match very well with PFEs
4) With PFEs, it sound more fuller and cleaner
5) The detail or resolution is superb, magnificent. No DAP can challenge this yet
6) The high, is sparkling and detailed
7) Due to the warm sound signature, you may find it, much BIGGER soundstage. Or, you may find it you are listening a bit back from the front row. With UM3X, it is definitely an awesome 3D imaging. Very good for classical and jazz.
8) The main thing is the POWER to drive PFEs. I found it, the sound signature changes accordingly with the volume level. Even with the high volume level, it is still very nice and easy to your ears, compared to the 'LOUD' sound from full volume of the Touch 2G. But,please don't do this often

Cons .
1) It picks up GSM noise excellently .
2) With UM3X, you can hear hissing (when connected with USB) or hum when I touch the volume knob. Wow, UM3X is very sensitive.

Overall it is a very good performance DAC/AMP.

BTW, I never tried the analog line line (amp mode) yet. So no comment.

Thank you

This post has been edited by bahathir: Jun 18 2009, 11:16 PM

so im guessing that u use straight from a 3.5" jack?

I expect nothing less than the headphoneaddict student himself
+1 point for ypu..

great sound stage for classical and jazz?

too bad its sensitive with the UM3X how does it goes with W3 i wonder...

Yup, directly from D10's headphone jack. Also I am not rich to get Predator, Pico, P51, SR-71a ... just to amp the other amp

Ehem, yup. I think Headphoneaddict (HPA) listening taste is similar to mine, might be because of age

Yup, the UM3X is very sensitive, but once the music flows.... no noise can stop it he heh he he. The classical, do sound more realistic with UM3X. BTW, you can op-amp rolling the D10 to get different sound signature... which I don't have time yet to try out.

This post has been edited by bahathir: Jun 18 2009, 11:34 PM

get a optical/toslink glass cable like my older bro..
he said people like you guys are analytical listeners..dont let the interconnect became yours weakest link


d10 and yet way too humble..

Yes, I know that ... FYI, I started listening via full digital link since 20 years ago ... But, I really lwant to enjoy my listening without being to fussy or too demanding So, a little noise ... not 'hal' lah... For accurate listening, PFEs is the best to my ears .

This post has been edited by bahathir: Jun 18 2009, 11:41 PM

Until You registered in head fi?
nice folks ya this man..
by da way..
hes quite old so respect him more ok people..

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Added on June 18, 2009, 11:40 pmfor icyfawkes references

W3 Sensitivity: 107 dB SPL Frequency response: 20 Hz -18 kHz Impedance: 30 ohms

Um3x Sensitivity: 124dB/mW. Frequency response: 20 Hz -18 kHz. Impedance: 56 ohms

i thought higher impedance lesser hiss?

This post has been edited by Paca: Jun 18 2009, 11:40 PM

Ala ... don't be so formal lah.... Just treat me, as your close friend. I am still learning ...
I registered on headwize.com BEFORE head-fi.org

But, even with higher impedance, the sensitivity is still 124 dB/mW@1kHz. So,refer dB/mW the sensitivity, not the impedance.

Ye la... W3's sensitvity is 107dB/mW@1kHx.. similar to PFEs... but, PFEs sound 'thin' without amp, but W3 are much more fuller, because of 3 drivers.

This post has been edited by bahathir: Jun 18 2009, 11:50 PM

really?
then why people use a 75 ohm resistor to kill the hiss?