iBasso DAPs, DACs & IEMs

Quick answer: The iBasso DX180 ($431.99) is the sweet spot of the digital audio player range; the DC Elite ($428.99) is the flagship USB-C dongle DAC if you would rather keep your phone as the source; and the Jr. Macaron ($47.99) gets you the entry ticket for under $50.

iBasso is one of the most respected source-gear makers in portable audio, known first for its digital audio players and USB DAC dongles. The DAP ladder here runs from the DX180 through the DX260MK2 ($978.99) to the flagship Android hi-res DX340 ($2,035.99). The dongle side starts at the Jr. Macaron and Jr. Macchiato ($81.99) and climbs through the DC07PRO ($171.99) to the DC Elite. The Nunchaku ($255.99) is the wildcard — a portable dual-tube DAC amp — and the 3T-154 ($155.99) and KLEE ($61.99) IEMs round out the range.

Choosing is simple: if you stream from your phone, start with a dongle; if you want dedicated hardware with its own battery and storage, go DAP. Read our DC Elite dongle guide for the flagship deep dive, or how to use a dongle DAC with iPhone and Android if this is your first one.

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