iBasso Audio / DC-Elite

iBasso Audio DC-Elite is the flagship portable DAC/AMP.

■Follows iBasso “MAX” technology befitting a flagship portable DAC/AMP
DC-Elite is equipped with ROHM's BD34301EKV DAC chip, and uses iBasso's in-house developed 4-section step attenuator for volume.
This compact size follows an architecture comparable to that of portable player products.
Adopting cutting-edge technology and state-of-the-art parts, similar to iBasso's ""MAX series"",
The DC-Elite, which was developed with a titanium alloy casing, is a flagship product with the nickname ""Compact MAX.""

■Equipped with high-end audio/current output DAC ROHM BD34301EKV
It is unprecedented for a compact portable DAC/AMP to use a desktop-class current output DAC chip, and the DC-Elite will be the first in the industry.
Through the development of iBasso's previous players, the circuit design technology that adopted ROHM's ""BD34301EKV"" is a highly accurate and sophisticated technology.
Even within this limited board area, it is possible to maximize the performance of the DAC chip.
With this sophisticated technology, DC-Elite is able to achieve both excellent dynamics and wide spatial expression, as well as quietness and a high amount of information.
It delivers amazing sound quality that you wouldn't expect from its compact size.

■Equipped with iBasso's in-house developed 4-section step attenuator
In pursuit of flagship sound, we believe it is important to eliminate the loss in sound caused by bit loss due to digital volume,
The DC-Elite uses an analog volume and is equipped with an in-house developed 24-stage 4-section step attenuator, which is also included in both the DC-Elite and DX320MAX.
If it were a step attenuator of general size, it would be impossible to use it in a compact audio device like DC-Elite.
The adoption of analog volume, which is a pioneer in the industry, allows you to experience the highest level of silence and clarity among smartphone matchups.
It boasts an unparalleled SNR spec among dongle DACs (compact DAC/AMP) and achieves the highest quality sound.

■Equipped with an audio circuit comparable to flagship players
The audio circuit of DC-Elite has the same structure as FPGA -> DAC -> I/V -> LPF -> VOL -> AMP player,
It is a one-of-a-kind circuit design that is equipped with six dual operational amplifiers, centered on the ROHM DAC chip ""BD34301EKV"".
Compared to a compact DAC/AMP that uses a simple circuit of a DAC/AMP chip or a DAC chip + OPAMP, the internal circuit of DC-Elite has a large-scale design similar to that of the player.
It was designed and developed over a long period of time and through numerous trials and errors.
Needless to say, the sound quality is a huge leap forward from the industry's highest sound standard for dongle DACs (compact DACs/AMPs), and will become a benchmark for flagships.

■In-house developed FPGA technology + NDK femto clock crystal oscillator
DC-Elite uses in-house developed FPGA technology cultivated through the development of iBasso players, and the FPGA clock source is equipped with an NDK femtoclock crystal oscillator.
Even compared to the conventional DC series, distortion of digital audio data is significantly reduced, achieving accurate, noiseless, high-quality sound.

■iBasso's unique power supply technology that supports pure sound
In addition to high efficiency power supply using synchronous rectification technology and RICOH Boost DC/DC converter chip,
Equipped with Linear Technology's ultra-low noise LDO linear regulator, which is also used in flagship players, a low-noise design with a ""noise floor <0.8μV"" has been achieved.
DC-Elite uses iBasso's unique power supply technology to ensure a high output current of 500mA even within the limitations of USB bus power drive, allowing you to maximize the performance of current output type DACs.

■3.5mm & SPDIF + 4.4mm dual connection design
DC-Elite has dual 4.4mm balanced + 3.5mm single-ended connectors.
With outstanding sound and high output dual connectors, you can freely combine earphones and headphones without being restricted by size.
The 3.5mm output also supports SPDIF (coaxial digital) output, supporting high-spec digital signal transmission of up to 768kHz/32bit to external DACs and audio systems.
Matching to home audio systems is also possible.
SPDIF mode: Long press side button (LED: white)

■Low power consumption design with strict power consumption control
Thanks to its excellent internal circuit design, DC-Elite's power consumption is one of the lowest in the industry, even though it is equipped with a design comparable to current output flagship DACs and players.
The figures of 690mW for balanced output and 630mW for single-ended output prove that it has an excellent low power design among flagship dongle DACs.
Balanced output 690mW
Single-ended output 630mW

■High-quality, luxurious titanium alloy casing
The DC-Elite has a luxurious design with a glass panel in a case carved from aircraft-grade titanium alloy.
Aircraft grade titanium alloy material is lightweight, has excellent strength and corrosion resistance,
This material is suitable for a dongle DAC (compact DAC/AMP) that is pocket-sized and expected to be used in a variety of situations.
The housing design uses a heat sink design that takes advantage of the thermal conductivity of titanium and has excellent heat dissipation.

■PCM volume control button & LED status indicator
The side button of DC-Elite is the PCM volume adjustment button.
In addition to the 24-step analog volume, it is equipped to fine-tune the volume and match it to the optimal volume.
You can control [-1dB] with one click, and it is possible to adjust up to [-3dB]. (Clicking again from the -3dB state will reset it.)
By long pressing this button, you can enter SPDIF mode and the LED indicator will turn white.
This LED is linked to the sound source being played, and the color of the LED indicator changes.

Red: Standby (no signal)
Blue: DSD
Green: PCM
White: SPIDF (coaxial digital) mode


■DAC chip: ROHM BD34301EKV
■Supported sampling rate:
PCM maximum 768kHz/32bit
DSDNative DSD512
■Coaxial output: up to 768kHz / 32bit
■Size: 64mm x 35mm x 14.5mm
■Weight: 60.5g

[4.4mm balanced output]
■Frequency characteristics: 10Hz -50kHz -0.5dB
■Maximum output: 4.6Vrms
■Output level: 280mW@32Ω, 70mW@300Ω
■THD+N: 0.00022% (300Ω load), 0.00031% (32Ω load)
■Noise floor: 3.5μVrms (at proper volume: <0.9μV)
■S/N ratio: 121dB
■Dynamic range: 118dB
■Output impedance: <0.4Ω

[3.5mm single end output]
■Frequency characteristics: 10Hz -50kHz -0.5dB
■Maximum output: 2.28Vrms
■Output level: 162mW@32Ω
■THD+N: 0.00028% (300Ω load), 0.00056% (32Ω load)
■Noise floor: 2.4μVrms (at proper volume: <0.8μV)
■S/N ratio: 117dB
■Dynamic range: 115dB
■Output impedance: <0.2Ω

■Accessories
Exclusive leather case
USB Type-C to Type-C cable
USB Type-C to Lightning cable
USB Type-C to USB-A adapter
Quick start guide and product warranty