[anm]

it runs on battery and not on usb power.
 
Correction - see the post below.

 

[jamato8]

The amp can run off of the USB power or with the switch in the back, the 12.6 volts of the charger/battery. The 12.6 with needy phones is definitely noticed and appreciated. The amp/dac proves to be very versatile. 

 

[qawsedrf]

I have my iBasso D6 and HD650 in hand already. Expect some pictures tonight (in about 5~6 hours time), close ups and internals. Batteries of my camera went dead halfway though, need to grab some additional batteries, but am abit too cozy to go out at the moment. Haha.
 
 
Btw Ron if you're reading this, I'll message you abit later ya. Still haven't thanked you properly yet.

 

[qawsedrf]

As promised, some pictures. Well, not that many... And mostly internal shots.. Since my camera died halfway fully drained before I managed to snap good exterior pcs  (haven't gotten replacements yet.. Hehe. Lazy.. Might get some tomorrow as I wanna take a few pics of my HD650). The pics ain't too good too.. Pardon me about that.
 
 
Oh and let me know if you guys rather have the pictures thumbnailed or something.
 
 
 
The Goodies:

 
 
 
 
The internals from the top, overview:

 
 
 
 
Closeup on the Opamp sections:

 
 
 
 
 
The backside:

 
 
 
 
Closeup of the dual DAC we love so much:

 

[anm]

looks great. how does it sound?

 

[qawsedrf]

It definitely sounds smoother than the iBasso D4 which I previously had, while maintaining a good level of attack and transparency. In fact I think my previous D4 without the topkit has a slightly more dry midrange compared to the iBasso D6. Loads of power to bring out the lower bass rumble of the HD650 as well. I won't get into specifics, I'll just say it's very, very good sounding especially for the price. Listening to my Yuin PK3 and PK1 through the iBasso D6 is sheer pleasure as well, as it's kinda hot tonight and I don't want to make the HD650's pad all sticky with my sweat and oil.
 
 
Looking forward to be grabbing Ron's topkit for it soon. As far as I remember, the Topkit does brings the mids out more making it more intimate sounding, with a much better deep bass extension as well as making it strong.
 
I'll give you guys more A-B specific difference when I drop by my retailer's place soon perhaps? I don't really like speaking things out merely from my memory alone (especially how exams screwed my brains in through out for the past 2 weeks). Haha. So I'll list out only the things which had the most impression on me.

 

[ddr]

can't wait till someone does a D6 vs. arrow comparison =p

 

[anm]

any comparison with the nuforce hd? http://www.nuforce.com/hp/products/iconhd/index.php
I understand that d6 has better portability due to a battery, but for office desktop use, both qualify. On the sq alone (for some iems as well as power hungry phones) how do they compare?

 

[m4rcu5]

I ordered mine last week, its estimated to arrive on Monday, maybe Tuesday. Cant wait!
 
Does anyone know if the power cable to the adapter can be changed? I live with European connectors here.
Also does it support ASIO out of the box on windows or does it need drivers?
 
-m4rcu5

 

[qawsedrf]

Quote:

I ordered mine last week, its estimated to arrive on Monday, maybe Tuesday. Cant wait!
 
Does anyone know if the power cable to the adapter can be changed? I live with European connectors here.
Also does it support ASIO out of the box on windows or does it need drivers?
 
-m4rcu5

 
Congratz and have fun with your unit!
 
 
I don't think you can change the cable itself, but just slap on a converter to your local plug and it's all good. Additionally, the power plug supports 100v to 240v so you're pretty set back for any voltage area. Windows will recognise the D6 automatically, just install and set up ASIO for your media player and off you go.

 

[m4rcu5]

Ah thank you for the reply!
 
Now i think of it, i might have an converter somewhere in my desk at work. Else i grab one at the local hardware store.
 
For the ASIO users under us, have a look at the ASIO plugin for Foobar200: http://www.foobar2000.org/components/view/foo_out_asio
 
-m4rcu5

 

[anm]

anyone using itunes with win 7? What settings?

 

[m4rcu5]

Ah, now i have the good and the bad.
 
It comes with at European power plug when they ship to the Netherlands. Nice thinking of them!
 
Unfortunately it is not recognized as an ASIO device by windows. Foobar2000 cant use it that way.
Does anyone know where to grab some ASIO drivers? The chip should support it.
 
-m4rcu5

 

[mikeyko]

 
Quote:

Ah, now i have the good and the bad.
 
It comes with at European power plug when they ship to the Netherlands. Nice thinking of them!
 
Unfortunately it is not recognized as an ASIO device by windows. Foobar2000 cant use it that way.
Does anyone know where to grab some ASIO drivers? The chip should support it.
 
-m4rcu5

Try http://www.asio4all.com/

 

[m4rcu5]

Ah, that seems to work. Thx!
I'll do some long listing tomorrow at the office.
 
-m4rcu5