The iBasso DC Elite is iBasso's flagship portable USB DAC/amp, built on the ROHM BD34301EKV chip with 3.5 mm single-ended and 4.4 mm balanced outputs in a 60.5 g body. It's for Android and iOS listeners moving up from entry-level dongles who don't want to commit every IEM to one termination.
Who the iBasso DC Elite is for
Upgraders from entry-level dongles: As the top model in iBasso's portable DAC/amp line, it's the one to look at once you've outgrown entry-level sticks.
Mixed 3.5 mm and 4.4 mm collections: Both jacks are on board, so you don't have to commit your whole IEM collection to one termination.
iPhone and Android users: It connects over USB-C and works with both Android and iOS devices.
Listeners curious about ROHM: The BD34301EKV is an unusual pick in a dongle category dominated by a handful of familiar DAC chips.
iBasso DC Elite key specs
DAC chip: ROHM BD34301EKV
Outputs: 3.5 mm single-ended, 4.4 mm balanced
Coaxial out: 3.5 mm jack doubles as coax
Input: USB-C
Compatibility: Android and iOS
Weight: 60.5 g
Genuine iBasso stock, free shipping on every order, 1-year warranty.
iBasso DC Elite vs similar options
vs iFi GO bar: Swaps ROHM's BD34301EKV for a Cirrus Logic DAC, rated up to 475mW into 32Ω, and offers XBass+ and XSpace analog processing; pick it if you want built-in tone shaping.
vs Questyle M18i: Runs wired or over lossless Bluetooth with Android and iOS; pick it to cut the cable to your phone, or the DC Elite for a wired USB-C dongle built on ROHM's BD34301EKV.
USB-C in; 3.5 mm SE + 4.4 mm balanced out (3.5 mm doubles as coax)
Weight
60.5 g
Good to know
Buying from TonePier
Is this unit genuine?
Yes. Every unit we sell is genuine and brand-new, shipped in its original packaging, and backed by our 1-year TonePier warranty and 45-day returns.
Where does my order ship from, and how long does it take?
Every order ships from our warehouse in China, with full tracking, and most orders ship within 3 business days. Shipping is free on every order; most US orders arrive within 7–15 business days and most orders to other countries within 7–20 business days — see our shipping policy for details.
What if it isn't for me?
You get 45 days to decide. Keep the packaging, keep it in like-new condition, and send it back for a refund. Ear tips unsealed for hygiene reasons are fine — we expect you to actually listen.
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