Summary
A: iBasso has released a new version of their DC04 Portable USB DAC/AMP, right?
B: Yes, that's correct. It's called the DC04 Pro.
A: What are the upgrades on the new model?
B: The main upgrade is that it now features a 4.4mm balanced and a 3.5mm single-ended headphone output. It also has dual RT6863 high-performance amplification chips, low-noise LDO power supply, better power consumption, cleaner audio signal decoding, high-power output, and more.
A: What kind of DAC chipset does it use?
B: It uses a Dual DAC Chipset featuring two CS43131 high-performance DAC chips, which supports high-resolution audio signal decoding.
A: What kind of audio formats does it support?
B: It supports all leading audio formats with support for 32-Bit/384kHz PCM and native DSD256 signals.
A: How about the amplification circuit?
B: The device houses a 4-way fully balanced amplification circuit that produces a powerful output of up to 280mW@32Ω of load. It also has dual headphone output including a 3.5mm single-ended and a 4.4mm balanced headphone output.
iBasso has released an upgrade to its classic DC04 Portable USB DAC/AMP, presenting the all-new DC04 Pro. The OG DC04 came out back in 2021, it grabbed a lot of positive feedback from users worldwide, the only problem that people raised back then was the only 4.4mm headphone output availability. This has become the primary point of upgrade on the DC04 Pro, the new model now features a 4.4mm balanced and another 3.5mm single-ended headphone output options. Other upgrades include dual RT6863 high-performance amplification chips, low-noise LDO power supply, better power consumption, cleaner audio signal decoding, high-power output, and more. iBasso DC04 Pro is a device designed specifically to enhance your portable audio listening experience straight out of your smartphone or tablet.
iBasso DC04 is launched officially for 119$, you can check out more information here.
DC04 houses a premium Dual DAC Chipset featuring two CS43131 high-performance DAC chips. CS43131 is a highly-trusted DAC chipset from Cirrus Logics. It supports crisp high-resolution audio signal decoding. DC04 Pro supports all leading audio formats with support for 32-Bit/384kHz PCM and native DSD256 signals. With Master HiFi™ technology, this Dual DAC Chipset offers fantastic sound decoding performance with ultra-low distortion and high SNR, and DNR performance. iBasso has also featured a KDS femtosecond crystal oscillator along with an in-house developed FPGA architecture, which reduces phase noise and provides an accurate clock reference for the DAC. This greatly benefits the output with a cleaner, more accurate sound signal decoding.
iBasso DC04 adopts a high-power amplification circuit consisting of dual RT6863 amp chips. The device houses a 4-way fully balanced amplification circuit that produces a powerful output of up to 280mW@32Ω of load. The output current on the DC04 Pro is up to 100mA and the device works at a 10V voltage swing. iBasso has featured dual headphone output on the DC04 Pro including a 3.5mm single-ended and a 4.4mm balanced headphone output.
The iBasso DC04 Pro has a premium finish with a lightweight all-aluminum CNC machined chassis and tempered glass panels. It adopts a detachable cable design and supports different devices including Smartphones, Tablets, Laptops, and PCs. iBasso DC04 Pro is a fantastic little device that holds a lot of potential. One can simply carry their Hi-Res musical experience in their pocket with the DC04 Pro. Launched for just 119$, DC04 Pro is an interesting Portable USB DAC/AMP. Know more details on the DC04 Pro here.
