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iBasso DX160 Purist ROM version 1.03.123 released!

December 2, 2019 in News

For new users, please read about PerfectDynamics 2.0 Sound Optimizations first for new improvements with Fidelizer ROMs.

After coming back from Japan. iBasso released new ROM update for DX160 version 1.03.123 yesterday so here’s Purist ROM version. Enjoy. 🙂

-Based on firmware version Oreo 8.1 V1.03.123
–Yalp Store is added as Play Store’s alternative (I still keep Google services for those who want to install Play Store through other means)
-Apollo – Fidelity Edition from https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/apollo-music-player-fidelity-edition-t3038629 included
-MangoPlayer app has optimizations applied
-build.prop tweaks for better video and storage performance and improve battery life
-Audio engine optimized for only audio playback (EQ/Gaplass features work)

Download: iBasso DX160 Purist ROM

Installation Guide

1. Install Rockchip USB driver included in AndroidTool and make sure it shows ‘Found One ADB device’ in AndroidTool software
2. Extract Official Oreo ROM firmware from iBasso to device’s storage and flash from Settings > System > Updater > Local storage
3. After successfully flashing official ROM, go to Settings > System > About tablet and tap “Build number” for 7 times to enable “Developer options”
4. Tap back arrow to enter “Developer options”, enable “USB debugging”, and press OK
5. Connect DX160 to computer with USB connection in Android mode again and press OK to allow USB debugging
6. Download Disable Verity package and run disable_verity.bat file (You may need to authorize USB debugging and run disable verity again if not reboot)
7. After DX160 boots up properly with Verity disabled, turn off device and connect with USB connection to computer while holding play button
8. Open AndroidTool, click on “Upgrade Firmware” tab, click on Firmware button and select update.img extracted from Purist ROM then click Upgrade

If you like improvements in Purist ROM, you may upgrade to Enhanced / Advanced ROM for even better sound. Please read Portable Products for more details including iBasso DX160 Fidelizer Mod project with 3 modification levels and happy listening. 🙂

Added EtherStream feedback from Kulcsár Zoltán

November 29, 2019 in Feedback

Here’s another feedback today from client who received EtherStream last week. He shared me his feedback after trying EtherStream for the first time.

Hi,

I’ve got it today afternoon. It is amazing! I’m very grateful. Thank you!

Regards,
Kulcsár Zoltán

I’m happy to hear that EtherStream making amazing improvement on his system. It’ll perform even better after burning in. 🙂

iBasso DX220 Purist ROM version V1.15.233 released!

November 23, 2019 in News

Fidelizer - PerfectDynamics Sound Optimizations 2.0

For new users, please read about PerfectDynamics 2.0 Sound Optimizations first for new improvements with Fidelizer ROMs.

I planned to port DX220 ROM for iBasso DX200 device before leaving to Japan but new firmware for iBasso DX220 is out today so I’ll release DX220 one first and port to other devices later after coming back from Japan. 🙂

-Based on iBasso DX220 firmware version V1.15.233
–Yalp Store is added as Play Store’s alternative (I still keep Google services for those who want to install Play Store through other means)
-Apollo – Fidelity Edition from https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/apollo-music-player-fidelity-edition-t3038629 included
-MangoPlayer app has optimizations applied
-build.prop tweaks for better video and storage performance and improve battery life
-Audio engine optimized for only audio playback (EQ/Gaplass features work)

Download: iBasso DX220 Purist ROM

Installation Guide

1. Install Rockchip USB driver included in AndroidTool and make sure it shows ‘Found One ADB device’ in AndroidTool software
2. Extract Official Oreo ROM firmware from iBasso to device’s storage and flash from Settings > System > Updater > Local storage
3. After successfully flashing official ROM, go to Settings > System > About tablet and tap “Build number” for 7 times to enable “Developer options”
4. Tap back arrow to enter “Developer options”, enable “USB debugging”, and press OK
5. Connect DX220 to computer with USB connection in Android mode again and press OK to allow USB debugging
6. Download Disable Verity package and run disable_verity.bat file (You may need to authorize USB debugging and run disable verity again if not reboot)
7. After DX220 boots up properly with Verity disabled, turn off device and connect with USB connection to computer while holding play button
8. Open AndroidTool, click on “Upgrade Firmware” tab, click on Firmware button and select update.img extracted from Purist ROM then click Upgrade

If you like improvements in Purist ROM, you may upgrade to Enhanced / Advanced ROM for even better sound. Please read Portable Products for more details including iBasso DX220 Fidelizer Mod project with 3 modification levels and happy listening. 🙂

Added Fidelizer Nimitra+Nikola feedback from David Whistance

November 23, 2019 in Feedback

Here’s a new feedback today from a customer who ordered Nimitra and Nikola from Elite Audio distributor in UK. This is his impression after setting up system with Nimitra.

Hello Keetakawee,

I’ve now had the opportunity to listen to the Nimitra for several days and must say I’m very, very impressed. I tried it first as a direct replacement for my Mac Mini using it as a Roon Core with a Sonore microRendu as my endpoint connected to my Lampizator Atlantic Plus DAC. It was as you suggested a big upgrade. After listening for a day or so I did as you suggested and removed the microRendu driving the Lampizator directly from the Nimitra. This was another improvement, music becoming much richer but still with lots of details. Tone with classical music was much better, as were the dynamics, altogether more like live music. I’m very happy with my purchase.

All the best

I’m looking forward to hear his updates with direct connection to Lampizator DAC with next upgrade. Nimitra is also reviewed with Lampizator DAC in Positive Feedback’s review too. 🙂

Added Chord Hugo2 Fidelizer Ultimate Mod feedback from Thanasun

November 23, 2019 in Feedback

Fidelizer Mod - Chord Hugo2

Here’s another feedback today. This time it’s from local client who applied Fidelizer Ultimate Mod for maximum performance.

Hugo2 sounds a lot better. After listening for a while, I noticed clarity and details improved significantly. Background is much more quiet with more micro details revealed. I’d say it sounds better around 40-50% for improvements.

And here’s original message written in Thai language before translation.

Hugo2 เสียงดีขึ้นมากครับ ลองแล้วแหลมประกายทอดไกลขึ้น ดีเทลรายละเอียดชัดขึ้น สงัดอย่างชัดเจน ผมว่าดีขึ้นเกือบ 40-50%

Chord Hugo2 really took me a long while to come up with better performance deserving Ultimate Mod level. This unit is the second one with with Fidelizer Ultimate Mod applied. 🙂

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