iBasso – DC04

Chi-Fi Excellence 1 Year ofWarranty Ideal forAudiophiles Ideal forCommuting Best Suited forPortable Use MetalBuild 4.4mmBalanced Output Cirrus Logic CS43131Dual DAC Chips Pair with Laptop via USB-C to USB-A adapter Works withAndroid Super LightweightDesign Driving a 4.4mm balanced cables with your smartphone? The iBasso DC04 does it with ease and grace. PRAVEEN KAMATH Headphone Guru About PRAVEEN KAMATH Praveen, our Headphone Zone is an audio connoisseur and staunch Meze fanboy. He loves the RAI Penta and the Empyrean, equally. When not writing about, thinking about or listening to music: He’s an avid beerologist too and staunchly believes that the combination of both beats every music setup out there! You’ll often find him listening to The Weeknd, The Score and The Script. DESCRIPTION ENJOY MUSIC IN EXCELLENT CLARITY AND UBER LOW DISTORTION iBasso features dual chipset setup including two CS43131 high-performance DAC chips from Cirrus Logics. These DACs offer excellent audio clarity along with super low distortion and reduced background noise. To offer the best performance, these DACs are placed in a balanced setup, one for each channel. SPORTS 4.4 MM PENTACONN FULLY BALANCED HEADPHONES JACK You get the 4.4mm fully balanced headphone jack with DC04 and it also supports the latest Japanese Pentaconn 4.4mm headphone plugs making it more reliable and durable than the traditional 2.5mm and 3.5mm plugs. iBasso DC04 can be used with even the high-end IEMs as well as headphones with 4.4mm termination. DELIVERING POWER OUTPUT WITH LOW SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO iBasso DC04 is designed to drive headphones and IEMS with ease through a high level of power output. It offers an output power rating of 195mW @ 32Ω of the load. At 300Ω of load, while it has an output power of 4Vrms. Additionally, with a high Signal to Noise Ratio of 133 dB, the background noise is at the minimum. FINER VOLUME ADJUSTMENT WITH CUSTOM APPLICATION Apart from a strong power output of 4Vrms at 300Ω, iBasso DC04 offers a dedicated application which allows you to manage volume with over 64 levels of volume adjustment. iBasso DC04 has been designed to drive even the most sensitive headphones and IEMs. SPECS AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS DAC CHIP CS43131*2 INPUT 1x Male USB-C OUTPUT 1x Female Balanced Jack 4.4mm THD+N ﹤0.00028%(32Ω load, 1.2Vrms) 0.00039%(32Ω) OUTPUT POWER 195mW @ 32Ω SNR 133dB FREQUENCY RESPONSE 20Hz – 40kHz ±0.5dB BOTTOM NOISE 0.9 μV OUTPUT IMPEDANCE ﹤0.12Ω PCM PCM up to 32bit 384kHz DSD Native DSD up to DSD256 WEIGHT 11g DIMENSIONS 110 x 43.5mm IN THE BOX BOX CONTENTS 1. iBasso DC04 2. USB-C to USB-A adapter COMPARISONS iBasso – DC04 ₹ 6,999/- SEE MORE iBasso – DC03 ₹ 4,999/- SEE MORE SoundMAGIC – A30 ₹ 5,499/- ₹ 7,999/- SEE MORE TOPPING – NX1s ₹ 3,999/- SEE MORE Warranty Ideal For Smartphone Smartphone Smartphone Smartphone Weight 11g 11g 11.1g 78g DAC Chip Dual Cirrus Logic CS43131 Dual Cirrus Logic CS43131 Cirrus Logic CS43131 Sample Rate 32Bit/384kHz 32Bit/384kHz 32Hz/384KHz Inbuilt Battery Battery Life 40 Hours Balanced Outputs Outputs 4.4mm 3.5mm 3.5mm 3.5mm Digital Inputs USB Type-C USB Type-C USB Type-C Mirco USB Output level 195mW@32Ω 1.61Vrms(32Ω load) 150mW@32ohm Signal to Noise Ratio 133dB 127dB 120dB 117dB MQA Support Volume Control Expert Verdict “It’s a nifty little device that allows for a wide range of headphones to be used even when paired with a portable source. It’s solidly built and its affordable price only makes it sweeter.”Soundphile Review SEE MORE SEE MORE SEE MORE SEE MORE FAQs What is the warranty period on the iBasso DC04? iBasso DC04 comes with 1 year of warranty. Information on claiming warranty can be read here. What all devices are compatible with iBasso DC04? The iBasso DC04 is compatible with devices with USB-C connection and can also be connected to PC and laptops with a USB-C to USB-A adapter included in the box. How is the overall build quality of iBasso DC04? The iBasso DC04 comes with sleek and robust design making it an ideal pick for portable use. Is the iBasso DC04 compatible with all Android smartphones? iBasso DC04 is compatible for plug and play with android devices running on Android 5.1 or more. However, the device system or hardware may result in differences in the compatibility. It is recommended to use Android APK-iBasso UAC for better volume control. Which DAC chip does the iBasso DC04 come with? The iBasso DC04 features 2x Cirrus Logic CS43131 DAC Chip. How many DAC Chips does the iBasso DC04 come with? The iBasso DC04 is loaded with dual Cirrus Logic CS43131 DAC Chips that offers a best in class audiophile grade sound quality. WARRANTY & MEDIA REVIEWS 1 Year Warranty Don’t sweat it, this iBasso DC04 comes with a 1 year warranty from iBasso that covers manufacturing defects. All products featured on Headphone Zone are backed by an original manufacturer’s warranty. Read more about iBasso’s warranty in India.