Loxjie D30 DAC and Headphone Amplifier Review

[Helicopter]

Thanks for the review. The features included with a good DAC at this price are impressive. I love the mains power input, BT, amp, and display. Great job Loxjie and @peterwen !

 

[RickSanchez]

Really cool to see the multiple Bluetooth codecs measured. Thanks for running those tests, Amir.

 

[bobbooo]

Just noticed there's actually an option in the developer menu in Android settings to choose the sample rate sent via Bluetooth, so that could just be set to 44.1 kHz to avoid resampling.

 

[stunta]

Seemingly AKM inside?

 

[stunta]

$160 with this level of performance AND it includes a remote? Incredible.

 

[sweetchaos]

$160 with this level of performance AND it includes a remote? Incredible.

Good catch. I didn't see Amir mention it.

 

[RickSanchez]

$160 with this level of performance AND it includes a remote? Incredible.

But it doesn't have built-in MQA compatibility, so it's not even worth considering.

/sarcasm

 

[Ron Texas]

Nice to see the panther out on the links. Thank you @amirm for another great review. Your project is proving that lots of expensive electronics are paperweights. This thing is super high value.

 

[alekksander]

thanks for the review!

so… is there any reason to choose dx3 pro over this one? (excluding wireless performance)

 

[raif71]

thanks for the review!

so… is there any reason to choose dx3 pro over this one? (excluding wireless performance)

Maybe if someone prefers the 6.35mm headphone jack over the 3.5mm on the dx3pro?

 

[Daverz]

thanks for the review!

so… is there any reason to choose dx3 pro over this one? (excluding wireless performance)

I love my DX3Pro, but this is $60 cheaper, so would seem to be the new recommendation for those wanting an all-in-one DAC/headphone amp with bluetooth.

 

[amirm]

thanks for the review!

so… is there any reason to choose dx3 pro over this one? (excluding wireless performance)

Dx3 Pro has more power in its headphone amp as the measurements show. Alas, post my initial review, it was revised with higher output impedance so that advantage is there for higher output impedance headphones.

 

[xarkkon]

Wow, a Loxjie that doesn't look like a toddler's toy block. That in itself is a huge win!

 

[Kuppenbender]

Please tell me they sent you the similar looking, but completely different A30 DAC/power amp to test as well. I have one for the garden (so critical listening not really an issue), but it would be nice to see how it tests.

 

[amirm]

Please tell me they sent you the similar looking, but completely different A30 DAC/power amp to test as well. I have one for the garden (so critical listening not really an issue), but it would be nice to see how it tests.

No, this is the only unit I have from them.

 

[pavuol]

thanks for the review!

so… is there any reason to choose dx3 pro over this one? (excluding wireless performance)

Yes:
1. Dx3 has two AKM chips, always better than one, no matter the measurements!
2. Dx3 has an external power brick (my subjective preference )
3. ahh, and yes, seems like LDAC and APTX HD is missing, you don't care for wireless but "spare" features always count

Also, correct me if I'm wrong, DX3 support "dual output (both headphone+line out) whereas D30 not..(?)

On the other hand, my first gen DX3 somehow has a standby power consumption equal to operational consumption of this unit..

 

[pavuol]

One strange thing to me I noticed, they say both IPS and OLED display?

High-resolution full-view color IPS display.
Humanized operation with OLED display.

Someone shall also explain what they mean by "humanized operation"

 

[Tks]

Bluetooth. Was this done without that insane costing add-on module somehow? For anyone wondering the ability to do Bluetooth measurements is like a $7,000 add on from AP.

Loved seeing all the attention this little neat package got with so many measurements (always enjoy seeing new DACAMPS).

 

[peterwen]

Thanks for the review on Loxjie D30. The item in store on amazon and hifi-express now.

 

[pavuol]

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