{"title":"iBasso DAPs, DACs \u0026 IEMs","description":"\u003cp class=\"tp-qa-c\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eiBasso 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoosing 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 \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/ibasso-dc-elite-dongle-guide\"\u003eDC Elite dongle guide\u003c\/a\u003e for the flagship deep dive, or \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/how-to-use-dongle-dac-iphone-android\"\u003ehow to use a dongle DAC with iPhone and Android\u003c\/a\u003e if this is your first one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthorized retailer. Free US shipping on every order, 45-day returns, 1-year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ibasso-jr-macaron-ctoc","title":"iBasso Jr. Macaron CS43131 USB DAC Amp","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe iBasso Jr. Macaron is a portable USB DAC and headphone amplifier built around the CS43131 decoder chip. 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If you've already recabled your IEMs to 4.4 mm, or you're driving something that wants more voltage than a single-ended dongle delivers, the DC07PRO fits without adding a second box to your pocket. 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