11 Oct 2024
Test Gear
Symphonium Helios SE
Silver Widow V3
iBasso DX320, Amp11
Positive
- Clean
- Smooth
- Dark background
- Competent
- Modern sound.
- Upper mids slightly forward
Negative
- Stage not big
- Congestion on busy tracks. Same problem as DX180. Layering on the same spot. (Checked against Amp11)
- Lack treble extension (compared to Amp11)
- Lack sub bass extension (compared to Amp11)
Impression
The amp features rich mids, but lacks extensions on both ends, resulting in a smaller soundstage. It's a solid choice for general use, but may not perform as well with highly technical tracks.
The dark background is quite impressive.
However, the older DAC may be contributing to its technical limitations, which could feel dated.
I tested it with an acoustic playlist, and the results were excellent. The rich mids, without becoming overly warm, make it ideal for certain genres.
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