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 DX4000CL - Over-ear closed-back wired High-End dynamic headphones with DU composite diaphragm and resonance-absorbing diffuser.
The Final DX4000CL is a closed-back wired headphone that sets a new standard in its category. Built around a 40mm paper-carbon DU composite diaphragm, it combines strength, lightness and transient accuracy to deliver precise and musical sound. A built-in rear diffuser refines high-frequency behavior, while a fiberglass-reinforced housing and diffusion bars minimize resonance and enhance spatial realism. The result is an organic-sounding tone, with bass rising from 200Hz, adding weight and tightness, spiced up with lively and intimate vocals. Perfect for today's streaming-centric music listening.
Physically, the DX4000CL inherits the rich sound signature of the DX3000 CL, but with more precise highs and mids, and a wider soundstage. Its adhesive-free housing, assembled with O-rings and precision screws, ensures rigidity and maintainability. The newly developed ear cushions, made of a mixture of synthetic leather and memory foam, provide excellent isolation and long-term comfort, even for eyeglass wearers. The connection is provided by a thin, 2 m long, silver-plated oxygen-free copper cable with a 4.4 mm connector, which also includes a 4.4 mm and 6.3 mm adapter, so it can be used on a variety of devices.
