IBASSO D16 TAIPAN - Portable 1bit DAC and Headphone Amplifier
The D16 Taipan is a DAC (digital-to-analog converter) and Class A headphone amplifier that uses iBasso's proprietary FPGA-Master 2.0 core and employs 16 stacked 8E PWM-DACs, for a total of 128 PWM-DACs (discrete) for 1-bit D/A conversion. The measured THD+N is above 0.0001%, which is the best among current portable discrete DACs.
Built from custom-designed resistors, capacitors and code carried on the FPGA-Master 2, the D16 Taipan is a fully DSD DAC and amplifier with a DSP approaching -174dB THD. The USB-input DAC/amplifier converts CD-rips, Hi-Res downloads, Spotify, Tidal or Apple Music streams, and all standard PCM material to DSD via its 1-bit decoder before decoding from digital to analogue.
The D16 Taipan is the perfect choice for collectors of SACD-rip and DSD64 files, or anyone who wants to get the most out of their flagship headphones and earphones.
FINAL AUDIO DX3000CL - Over-Ear Closed-Back Wired High-End Dynamic Headphones
The DX3000CL by final is a highly anticipated closed-back wired headphone that sets a new benchmark in its class. Built around a 40mm paper–carbon composite diaphragm, it combines strength, lightness, and transient accuracy for a sound that is both precise and musical. A spider web-like diffuser refines high-frequency behavior, while glass fiber reinforced housing with diffusion bars minimizes resonance and enhances spatial realism. The result is a tonal balance that feels organic, with a low-end rise from 200 Hz that delivers both weight and tightness, and vocals that remain vivid and intimate. Perfect for today’s streaming focused listening.
Physically, the DX3000CL is engineered for comfort and durability. Its adhesive free housing, assembled with O rings and precision screws, ensures rigidity and serviceability. Newly developed earpads, crafted from a hybrid of synthetic leather and memory foam, provide a superior seal and long wear comfort, even for glasses users. Connectivity is handled by a slim 2 m long oxygen free copper cable with a 4.4 mm termination, accompanied by a 4.4 mm to 6.3 mm adapter for versatile use across devices.
Aimed at discerning listeners who want closed back intimacy without sacrificing the natural sound, the DX3000CL is the “reachable high end” of its category. Very well received by those who had the chance to test it before launch. It redefines what closed back headphones can achieve, offering pleasurable low frequencies with a classic, musical character. The package includes the headphones, the detachable OFC cable, the adapter, and a carrying case. Everything needed to experience the next standard in closed back sound. The headphone weighs 410g without cables.
