The iBasso DX170 is a practical all-round music player in a handy pocket format that will please both beginners to Hi-Res music and demanding music lovers. The two Cirrus Logic CS43131 DACs reproduce the sound precisely, rich in detail, finely resolved and with a beautiful ...The iBasso DX170 is a practical all-round music player in a handy pocket format that will please both beginners to Hi-Res music and demanding music lovers. The two Cirrus Logic CS43131 DACs reproduce the sound precisely, rich in detail, finely resolved and with a beautiful transparency.
The open Android 11 operating system makes installing and using apps particularly easy. The APKPure app is already installed on the DX170 and downloading and using apps such as Spotify, Tidal, Apple Music, Qobuz etc. is quick and easy.
Also pre-installed is the user-friendly Mango Player app, which clearly organises and plays music stored on the DX170. The many equaliser settings in the Mango app can be used to fine-tune the sound to individual preferences. Audio files can be stored on the 32GB internal memory.
If necessary, the memory can be expanded with a microSD card. In addition to WiFi for using streaming services, the DX170 is also equipped with Bluetooth for wireless music playback to Bluetooth headphones or speakers. The DX170 can also function as a Bluetooth receiver to play music wirelessly.
In addition, it can be used as a USB DAC and provide better sound quality on the computer. The menu navigation is very intuitive and the rimless, high-contrast five-inch touchscreen display delights with its excellent resolution and colour fidelity. The easy-to-grip rotary dial on the right side of the DX170 allows precise volume adjustment.
The buttons on the side can also be used to pause, play, fast-forward and rewind music without visual contact. The high-quality aluminium housing with the slightly curved back fits perfectly in the hand and has the necessary robustness for daily use on the road.