Loxjie D30 DAC/Head-Amp Review

Loxjie D30 is an insane value at $170 so be sure to watch this. You can find my written reviews with scores at iiwireviews.com/
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00:00 Intro, Build, Connectivity
03:06 Features
05:31 Sound
10:06 Compared to iFi Zen DAC
10:55 Compared fo Fiio K5 Pro
11:53 Compared to Khadas Tone 2 Pro
14:29 Compared to Topping E30 and L30
17:28 Final toughts
Test system:
Denafrips Ares II DAC
Cyrus 8vs2 Integrated Amp
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#hifi #audiophile #dac #headphones

[@markj4066]

Another outstanding review. Totally informative and enjoyable. Keep up the great work.

[@SebastienThuilliez]

Thank you for the review. Very detailed and very useful, especially for the comparisons ! Great job !

[@DueM]

love your video's, I'm beyond buying most of the equipment you review but it's awesome to see the progress in this price sector.

[@lewtaratua1719]

I bought this DAC after I watch this video and I’m very happy. There are a lot of presumably payed or hired reviewers. Nothing is wrong with that if they say so, but you are not one of those people. Please keep on being independent and make a helpful review like this. I’m counting on you. Thanks.

[@jesushuerta9878]

this model even approaches the sound of the 300 dollar SMSL M200 ..and newer topping D30 pro is 400 but people say its beacuse of extra knobs and that. Great choice.

[@HiFiGOAudio]

Wow, this looks so sleek and elegant. Fantastic review from you!!

[@edverbeek6292]

As always very pleasent listening and informative. Thanks!

[@egorkarayani5410]

Thanks a lot for the review! Had some second thoughts about this device, but you put everything so clear, so my search for a daс is over) Thanks again!

[@scottsims4515]

Greetings from Australia. Thanks for a great in-depth review.

[@hurricanebillbass1]

Have been very happy with mine so far after a month of ownership, thanks 🙏 Love all your reviews 😎

[@raonicarneiro6962]

Hi! Could you tell if it is necessary to use another app, like Roon or Audirvana to be able to unfold MQA files? Cheers!

[@hurricanebillbass1]

@@raonicarneiro6962 , I use mine exclusively for streaming Amazon Prime HD. I don’t know the answer to your specific question. It’s still performing excellent after one year of use for my purpose. I believe there is an updated version model now though.

[@cosmoshfa88savant66]

Brilliant as always,,,

[@mmjackk]

Great reviews. Good job!

[@etiennedelange6428]

love your work

[@haze5407]

great review as usual, keep it up

[@bendyboy75]

I bought the D30 and Topping E30 for a 30 day trial. The D30 was a clear winner. Sounds fantastic with great build quality. I have a Chromecast audio hooked in via optical to my M2si amp. Very pleased 👍👌

[@iiWiReviews]

Glad to hear that, enjoy it!

[@StellarAudyssey]

Great vid mate 👍

[@FreakPC]

just got the d30 yesterday, it rocks! love your vids

[@iiWiReviews]

Thanks! Hope you'll enjoy it.

[@jesushuerta9878]

@@iiWiReviews do you reccomend this loxjie over smsl su-9 for the "engaging sound and bass response" if im not an "mqa" guy ? also my amplifier doesnt have xlr so no need for balanced outputs

[@iiWiReviews]

@@jesushuerta9878 If the price is no concern then SU-9 is still a better/more detailed sounding DAC. But D30 comes pretty close for less money so it's probably a better bang for the buck. It's the law of diminishing returns - 2x the price for 20% more performance (just painting the picture, not claiming this is a correct percentage). :)

[@jesushuerta9878]

@@iiWiReviewsI will make all possible to have Su-9.Also I have a hiby R2 and didnt know it has that UAT BT connectivity that would work in team with su-9..Thanx again.

[@sebastianpostek8907]

Thanks for another great review. Looks like a fantastic device. Are there any chance for Loxjie A30 review by you?

[@user-gy5ug6fu3g]

great review!

[@seanoreilly8603]

Was thinking of going for the schiit modi multibit. But not so sure now. Good review.

[@SlavkoStorm]

Odličan kanal, svetski što bi se reklo, stvarno mi je mnogo pomoglo oko izbora uređaja. Sve najbolje i puno sreće u daljem radu! Ima jedan plugin - Waves Noise Removal Plugin - Z-Noise, ukloniće to šuštanje u pozadini koje se čuje iza tvog glasa. Meni su ga isto preporučili i dobro radi. Pozdrav

[@ryanhostudio]

your vids just too good man

[@tonisegura2155]

Congratulations on the channel. I bought this dac thanks to your review. But I've been thinking about the amplified headphone output. For a few Sundaras, does it make sense, or noticeable improvement, if I amplify it with a 50s topping? Thank you very much in advance for the reply.

[@lordstayfrosty]

Awesome review, very detailed and easy to grasp even for a newbie like myself, thank you! I was wondering about the Loxjie D30 based on audio science review looking for a half decent/affordable dac (200/300€) since I already have a Topping A50s amp (lowbie setup with Hifiman balanced Sundara/desktop use only)... Why not the A30, because I had one S/N 2007 (one of those at "risk"), and had it exchange for the other mentioned at no cost... I'm still not sure which way to go right now between a Modi multibit including shipping from US for 300 (EU here), or a Loxjie D30 (used as dac only) for less than 200 and a Monolith Liquid Spark dac by Cavalli just to be able to switch "flavor" (both way easier to get in here comparatively)... Cruel dilemma, since I don't intend to change cans until I'm able to get something close to Audeze lcd 2 or maybe Ananda... Any advice welcome! [24 Hours Later Edit]: You know what they say, sleep on it... Since the shipping cost of Schiit is that high, I decided to skip a step and order a Gustard X16 MQA DAC... Slightly more pricy at 400 + with free shipping, but all in all, closer to the valor of the product itself (decently placed in the AS charts). Prob solved. I still owe you one, without you, I wouldn't have look further than the Loxjie without your Modi multibit suggestion!

[@eltonc1505]

Good review as always... Can I use this with an integrated amplifier...???

[@deadline7610]

Nicely Done. I just added a 4.4 cable to the zen dac and noticed a nice sonic upgrade. You make the D30 sound tempting. The amp output doesn't seem as good ? Is it a slight upgrade or more ? without spending over $350 ? Thanks

[@joaosoarestech3839]

I've bought loxjie d30 and topping L30. Before seeing this video. And I can tell you, awesome.

[@iiWiReviews]

Great, using that exact same combo on my desktop these days.

[@raonicarneiro6962]

Hi! Could you tell if it is necessary to use another app, like Roon or Audirvana to be able to unfold MQA files with D30? Cheers!

[@mdrumt]

Would be keen to see your review on the power amp version.

[@buntasbasworo2516]

that's a very thorough review! thank you. anyway, i got a little bit out of topic question. currently, i have mackie hm-4 as it was fairly easy to switch between headphones or iem, so would you still recommend D30 to be paired with it? and do you have any suggestions on how can i connect those if i want them to be paired? thank you :)

[@anupaychitte4889]

Best review, Can you suggest me. Currently I have Yamaha AS500 integrated amplifier. Now I want to buy better DAC with all digital inputs. Shall I for this or buy new all in one Yamaha RN803. Which will give me pleasure in audio

[@michaelrock1050]

Hi love your reviews. i'm thinking about incorporating this dac into my budget audio setup. denon dra 800h receiver with elac debut 6.2s. also using a samsung blu ray to play cds. my question is how do i put this in the chain so that my blu ray is using the d30 dac and not the denon since i find with the denon cds still sound flat and thin and lifeless. or do i need a dedicated cd player? thanks and keep up the great work!

[@landosazo7506]

GREAT REVIEW...HOW DOES IT SOUND COMPARED TO THE SCHIIT MULTIBIT?

[@JustinTimeEnglishClip]

Hi, I bought one of these on your recommendation. It is actually everything you say it is. Great sound. I am using it with a Mac. In the AudioMidi app there are so many options for the bit rate. From 44.1 24bit or 32bit right up to 768 24bit or 32bit. Could you tell me which one you would choose?

[@josephcorreia3116]

Great review. Very timely. I purchased the Topping E 30 based on your review of it. A few weeks ago I was connecting E 30 via RCA connection to amp while both devices were powered on. I ended up shorting out something in the E 30. Debating whether or not to get a new E 30 that I really enjoyed the sound of or something different. Would it be a step up in resolution and treble extension to get the Loxjie D 30?

[@iiWiReviews]

A little bit in resolution and treble extension but definitely more in terms of midrange fullness and dynamics.

[@gurdeeprajpal5933]

Thanks for d30

[@jd5787]

Hi, how do you plug a subwoofer to this unit? Thank you

[@user-ii1mk3tn8w]

Отличный обзор! Красавчик!

[@EdU-od5ec]

How does this compare with the Topping DX3 Pro?

[@Steve-kx4yz]

How does it compare the SMSL Ad18? I’m considering a slight upgrade

[@feflofeflic]

... awesome work, like allways... thank you...but i have a question - is it possible to control (set up) something (some settings) via volume knob (except the volume :-))?...

[@iiWiReviews]

Yes you can set anything you want with volume knob and its button function. You don't really need a remote except for convenience.

[@feflofeflic]

@@iiWiReviews...thank you for your reply and explanation...

[@migawkapl]

Will it be good for the Beyer DT 770 80hm and Akg 702 62 Ohm?

[@mrenlightened]

Is this significantly better than the SMSL SA300 (unbalanced) which uses the same chips (less of them) to consider going balanced? I listen at low volumes so the SA300 is already plenty of power for my need.

[@rajendrabiswas]

Curious if you tried smsl m30

[@lucar82]

Elac Debut b6.2 are good with this amp? (need optical imput)

[@wyup]

Nice review! Out of curiosity, which is the linear power supply you tried with Khadas Tone 2?

[@iiWiReviews]

Tried both Allo Shanti and my own DIY one. But I suppose something like iFi iPower is much more appropriate price-wise. I don't have it with me anymore but it proved to be a good upgrade with many previous DACs.

[@weih723]

wow fantastic review again, now I am wondering this or a50/d50 combo or maybe this as dac and use A50s as amp. Subbed!

[@mattia322]

Hi, very good good video. I am searching a dac to connect my TV and my smartphone and I found Topping dx3 pro and ifi zen blue. Thanks to your video I discovered the loxje D30. Which do you think is better? The Bluetooth section lost quality because there aren't aptx HD and LDAC ?

[@iiWiReviews]

If you only need it for a Bluetooth connection and no other inputs, then I believe that Zen Blue is a better choice than both D30 and DX3 pro, both sonically and financially.

[@user-hr4fv4nk7c]

Thanks for the review! How does the comparison with Nfj & Fx Audio DAC-X6 MKII for sound quality?

[@iiWiReviews]

X6 MKII is a very detailed DAC but somewhat dry sounding compared to D30 that's fuller and more dynamic... More meat on the bones.

[@DannOblong]

I own this. You tell the truth. My girlfriend prefers this to very expensive one which I bought.....OMG

[@shaolin95]

This or the Smls sa300 you reviewed?

[@omeee]

If you say tightly control bass, I translate it to cold sound from my experience :) All sabre dacs I heard are all so cold and analytical sounding. Objectively they are really good but the music sounds just not satisfying. I hear music mostly with Focal Clear which are slightly on the warmer sounding, so no bright headphones here.

[@SpaceEncounter]

There is an AKM 4493 DAC chip inside - so it does for sure not „cold“ as also mentioned.

[@santiagowardak9434]

Great review! Now that you’ve reviewed the SMSL Sanskrit MKII, I wonder how it compares to this Loxjie. Don’t mind about the extra features (head amp, BT, etc) just SQ. Does it worth the $60/70 extra?

[@iiWiReviews]

Yes it's worth extra in my opinion for its wider soundstage and more micro details.

[@santiagowardak9434]

@@iiWiReviews Great man! many thanks for your advice. Keep the good work :)

[@vicentcarro]

Are you willing to show us D39’s inner beauty? I mean PCs layouts, thx

[@zaludaoldrich]

Please, if it is possible, compare it direct with A30. The two devices are overlapping in DAC/Headphone amp.

[@letscherletscher7315]

Loxjie D30 or the Fostex HP-A4BL ? which one u will buy ?

[@raonicarneiro6962]

Hi! Could you tell if it is necessary to use another app, like Roon or Audirvana to be able to unfold MQA files with D30? Cheers!

[@iiWiReviews]

It has full MQA decoding so it doesn't need any specific software to unfold any part of it. I managed to get MQA working from any source.

[@robbertvannispen3641]

I was wondering if it's better to use grounded electricity since the network cable and the power entrance is build like that?

[@iiWiReviews]

In most cases yes, it's better. Grounding usually improves protection from EMI interference by draining all EMI to the ground. In rare occasions, grounding can cause some sort of broom (bad grounding in the building basically) and only if you have that kind of problem you should consider not using grounded socket.

[@odannyblueso]

I will be buying my first descent DAC but with many competitive DACs in the market, choosing one is very confusing. Now I'm choosing between Khadas and D30. Thanks for this review. My speakers is quite rolled off on the top end but has a very good authorative bass (wharfedale evo 4.2) and I need to extend the highs a little bit. Khadas(with linear power) and D30 us a good choice. What do you think?

[@iiWiReviews]

If I wanted more extension I'd go with D30.

[@odannyblueso]

@@iiWiReviews Thank you, sir!

[@luisdaniloancheta2823]

I tried to use the USB to connect to XBox used as CD player but it didn’t work. So I end up just using the SPDIF which works. Am I connecting it wrong? I’ve been wanting to try an external DAC hence buying this and because of your great review. Will the USB connection sound better than SPDIF?

[@iiWiReviews]

I'm not familiar with XB and if it even supports audio devices over USB... Probably not. But SPDIF is great option so don't worry about it.

[@ioancaus9296]

Hello sir. I was really looking for a comparison against the Tr-AMP. What are your thoughts? Thanks.

[@iiWiReviews]

I don't have a TR-amp with me any more but I can tell that they are very very close in terms of sound fidelity. I would just choose the one that suits me better in terms of features.

[@oroszgb]

Hi Srboljub, Thanks for this content, good stuff. I considered buying one, but before I do, I want to make sure that the device can be recognised by MS Windows 10 as an external sound card. Could you confirm that the device works as an audio card if it is connected to a PC? Thanks a lot.

[@iiWiReviews]

Thanks! My Windows 10 recognized it immediately, even before I installed any drivers. I later edited a video on my PC using D30 so it seems everything works just fine.

[@oroszgb]

@@iiWiReviews Great news. Now I know what DAC should I buy, thanks to your comprehensive video post. Just keep going :)

[@stevezeidman7224]

This is an excellent review. I’m writing from the US. May I ask for an opinion? You’ve got a huge amount of experience with DACs. I have a secondary system that needs a DAC. It consists of Barelli PA-5555 single tube 12ax7 preamp and a vintage McIntosh power amp. My speakers are Revel F36. The speakers are super revealing. Maybe too much so. I’d like to spend no more than $250 US. My primary system has a Schiit Bifrost 2. I was leaning towards the Modi multibit. Do you think this would be a good choice, or do you have another suggestion? Thanks.

[@iiWiReviews]

Thanks! Since you're in the US and you're already using (and I suppose liking Bifrost) I can't think of a better device than Multibit. Some of the other DACs may reveal more micro details here and there but I can't think of anything that can match its sense of space and rich timbre.

[@stevezeidman7224]

Thanks much! Yes, the Bifrost 2 is terrific. My speakers will get edgy as hell if a bad recording is played. Bifrost keeps the detail but I rarely hear the edginess unless the recording it just terrible. There are so many DACs around or < $250, I thought a second opinion would be wise.

[@panxomontoya9589]

Hi, what amplifier do you recommend for the klipsh rp400-m? LOXJIE A30 Fx-audio D802C PRO I.A M.D V200BT Fosi audio DA2120C Thanks

[@Yiannis2112]

Only if my budget was that tight, space was of the essense and I also wanted all the bells and whistles of DACs and bluetooth etc all in one box, then I'd go with the Loxjie or the Fosi. Then the FX Audio. However, to be honest I wouldn't buy any of these chifi toys. I'd throw some $30-60 more and get a proper amp. Like the Yamaha AS201 or the RS202, the Pioneer SX10AE, the Sony STR-DH190 with bluetooth at $150.

[@ForeverYoung007]

What would be the next logical upgrade to this as a "dac" only. Without having to add extra LPS. I really do enjoy its output as a dac when feeding a dedicated amp.

[@iiWiReviews]

SMSL SU-8s (look at the latest video just released) or Topping D30 pro. Each has its own sound signature but both are equally good. Just beware of the law of diminishing returns. You pay twice the price for 'not twice" better sound. 🙂

[@billwid7713]

Great review. I heard good things about Schiit Modi 3+. How is it compared to the Schiit Modi 3+?

[@PaulGreeve]

I’m in love with my Xduoo XD-05 Basic Amp/DAC. It has improved the audio quality I experience through my various headphones and IEMs to a large degree. In fact I was shocked by the this. I’ve replaced the factory op-amp (NE5532 which was excellent) with a genuine Muses02 and have had hear another amazing improvement. So much more detail, increased stage and everything just sound more enjoyable. Cheers

[@andrewgrimshaw4788]

I'm also in love with 05 basic. I didn't want to spend that much on muses op amp so i changed, on advice, to 2134 ($3). Nice improvements over stock opamp.

[@PaulGreeve]

@@andrewgrimshaw4788 The Muses definitely wasn't cheap, cost me AU $64 (plus GST) from DigiKey. I saw lots of listings on Ali' and eBay for a lot less but I expect many of them would be counterfeit and I wouldn't have anyway to test them. But I'm very happy with the results. Glad you could get a good improvement for considerably less than I did.

[@fsdfmsbcxx]

I read in a Review that the Balance (Left/ Right Channel Volume) is slightly different. An another Reviewer wrote about interference in the Speaker as soon as Bluetooth is connected. Did you noticed that in your Device, too? Thank you in advance

[@iiWiReviews]

Didn't get any of that on my unit and in my system.

[@fsdfmsbcxx]

@@iiWiReviews Thank you. I just ordered one..we'll see :-) AKM DACs are my favourites for years (Slow Roll-off Filter), as long it's not a Fiio of course :D

[@nc3419]

One question...I tried this, liked the sound but found the optical input was loose (similar issue with an SMSL unit), so loose it would just pop out, did your review unit make a tight connection with a snap or was it loose? Wanted to use it as a front end on a small integrated to connect to TV as well as listening to music via coax, usb for some streaming. I liked the sound better than ESS dacs such as D50s.

[@iiWiReviews]

It's on the loose side of things, and the cable needs just a slight pull to be detached. That said, everything is still working fine and my own optical cable never pops out accidentally.

[@nc3419]

@@iiWiReviews Thx. I just placed my hand on the unit and it popped off...that's loose.

[@DueM]

yeah the smsl opticals are pretty loose, you could try removing the weight off the cable or even a locking cable.

[@goha6114]

Спасибо за обзор 👍

[@sc0or]

There are two types of switching power supply units: regulating, and simply switching. The second one appears as a typical linear type, but that works on high frequency instead of 50Hz. You can find a lot of capacitors after it, and thus sound is the same to a simple linear. Unfortunately, D30 uses the first type. Yet more thing. As I understand, Loxjie uses both ESS and AKM DAC IC in the same product depending on availability. I can see images on the Internet. This is really bad news.

[@subcoded]

the comparison with zen dac is with gto firmware? which of them gives less "digital glare"?... i thought zen is more organic sounding...i haven't listen d30 and you would help me very much if you answer my question...Thanks you!

[@iiWiReviews]

Yes, I used Zen with GTO. Zen is more fluid and organic sounding but D30 is noticeably more revealing and also more dynamic. D30 would definitely be my personal choice.

[@subcoded]

@@iiWiReviews Thank you very much! Keep up your excellent work...

[@nc3419]

In comparison to the Schitt Modi multibit, is the difference in SQ significant? Does the Multibit actually add more depth to the SS and space between instruments? I'm looking at that one as well. Actually looking at the multibit, as well as XDuoo TA-10R with the AK4493EQ to use as a stand alone dac and headphone amp as well. Looking for a solution in secondary system using a small 40 watt integrated and an Emotiva A-400z. Toys, toys, toys. According to Schitt...the multibit (I suppose once broken in) only takes a few minutes of warm up to sound good, while others seem to say it should be kept on, either way, if it actually provides a nice sound for music as well as movies, the simplicity is preferred (no screen needed).

[@iiWiReviews]

I wouldn't call it significant but Multibit has its own thing going on that no other Delta-Sigma DAC can replicate. It adds that feeling of notes being big and spacious, and seem more present somehow. I like that so I would still choose it over D30 if lack of features is not a problem. Also, I would just keep it turned on at all times. The first time unpacked that effect is the worst and it needs a day or so to sound good. Every other time it's turned off is a much smaller difference, and it's certainly usable that way but it still takes an hour or two to hit 100% of its performance. Will you notice that or not, I'm not sure, depends on how critical you and your system are. :) I took it several times to other places and most people noticed that its sound improved while we were listening. One of the guys told me afterward: "I didn't want to offend you and your taste at first but I thought it sounded clogged and cramped... but after 15-20 songs it started to sound better and better, and I ended up quite impressed".

[@nc3419]

@@iiWiReviews Excellent, excellent answer, thank you. A 1-2 hour warm up is reasonable, heck, our ears ability to make sound more pleasant varies throughout the day, at least I notice that. As to whether a significant difference, I find that with most dacs whether cheap or expensive, the difference can be subtle but important. Where the difference lies is in some nuance. For example, I may first feel the glare, then hear it when I focus on it regarding the Loxjie D30 vs Lavaudio D600 (D50s clone). When I listen to the Topping D70s mqa, the difference in SQ may be subtle at first until I let myself allow the music to just flow and I realize it is more listenable, enjoyable over the less expensive dacs, even though at first listen, alot of people might not notice differences. Personally, I think in listening to music, there's more to it than just hearing with your ears, I think music affects more of our senses in ways that havn't been addressed or measured. Hence why we might say "It feels right" in addition to "it sounds right". I think I will give the multi a shot as I like the particular attributes that you mentioned. I am willing to give up some detail, some resolution for a more natural and spacious sound among singers and instruments. If it adds depth, that's a plus too. The Topping D70s is overkill for my less expensive gear although it does sound good. On the Hegel, there is no clear winner whether I listen to its' internal AKM dac, the Topping D70s or my Marantz CD6006 (the cd player has less gain). I can prefer one over the other with different songs, passages, all are enjoyable to listen to with noticeable differences but enjoyable nevertheless. If I were into hi-rez and mqa, I would keep the Topping, but for the time I have to actually listen to that media it doesn't justify the costs. Too many CDs and I enjoy youtube for music as well as podcasts, bluray and I am just starting to stream. Add in the environment and low to low/moderate listening and differences become less obvious. For what I have the Hegel is overkill but I like it...alot. As I do the smaller Keces E40. Also, I tend to favor brighter sounding speakers that add a euphoric ether for lack of a better explanation. A Focal 807W and Triangle Plaisir Zetas (which works well with cheap class D as well as more expensive gear). The Focal and Hegel pairing can be intoxicating. Thanks again for your honesty and efforts in providing assessments for audio gear.

[@jesushuerta9878]

@@nc3419 most audiophiles (wether using a dac ,amplifier or any device) reccomends to warm up your gear at least 20-40 min at low volumes prior to principal use.

[@nc3419]

@@jesushuerta9878 Yes, I know. Short warm up wasn't the issue, it's long term curves in time of warm up to performance where several hours to days are an issue, if it in fact exists.

[@nc3419]

​@@iiWiReviews Does the optical input of the Schiit Multibit fit securely and snap into place without coming loose? Topping dacs always seem to have good fit and snap in place. SMSL and Loxjie seem to do not and every optical cable I've tried falls out. Secondly, do you know if the usb connection is similar to the usb proprietary design used in the Schiit Bitfrost? Thanks,

[@hsh3710]

It can be used as a pre amp, but will it give full power with bluetooth?

[@iiWiReviews]

It will give full power/signal level with BT but the sound fidelity is reduced compared to wired inputs - less details, less dynamics...

[@tigerbalm666]

Looks great...just add Apt HD for christ sakes FTW!

[@haze5407]

If I had to to chose only one between the loxjie D30 or loxjie A30 to power my hd560s headphone. what should I go with ? (120 Ohms and 110dB)

[@iiWiReviews]

If you don't need a speaker amplifier section then go for D30.

[@haze5407]

@@iiWiReviews thanks

[@nandorblue]

What filter setting do you prefer?

[@iiWiReviews]

Slow roll-off at the moment while using it with Topping L30.

[@lanx0003]

Thank you again for the review which will make my choice much easier. Two more questions though. First, how is it compared to one of your favorites, smsl sanskrit 10th II and, second, how is its bluetooth output SQ. Do you find sound thru wireless connection listenable?

[@jesushuerta9878]

most of this entrance units is for not expecting to have super BT sound..for really BT sound you need a good separate stream device

[@lanx0003]

@@jesushuerta9878 In general, you are absolutely right but iiwi has found BT from iFi zen blue (another budgetary one) is actually quite satisfactory. I just wonder if this unit is another surprise.

[@jesushuerta9878]

@@lanx0003 I hope it is

[@SpaceEncounter]

The sound quality via BT is pretty good for an AptX device.

[@lanx0003]

@@jesushuerta9878 You were right. The BT input in this DAC is not up to the standard. There are audible roll off on both top end and low end. Not bad during the low-volume listening (the perceived SP on two ends rolls off anyway) but unbearable when turning the volume up.

[@user-sq9gr8qu4l]

can i use it to preamp a power amp? i seriously concider that purchase. the one think i worry is its reliability...

[@iiWiReviews]

Yes, just set output to be variable and D30 will act as a pre-amp with its own attenuation.

[@user-sq9gr8qu4l]

@@iiWiReviews Thank you for your quick reply! if i eventually do not find the patient for saving 250 more for buying the CAMBRIDGE AUDIO DIGITAL DACMAGIC PLUS(thats my first choice but its double price),i'll go for the Loxjie D30 .Again thank you very much and keep up with the great work on this channel!

[@michaelfreiberg8057]

i got it about 7 months ago. i use it with a pair of AKG K712 Pro, trough a vintage luxman amp. The D30 sounds pretty good on the RCA out, but it's headphone out is pretty bad: flat, no dynamics, no details, extremely boring sound. Btw, the lack of depth is at least partially compensated by the depth of stage of the AKG's

[@anassangorabinmohamed4995]

Hello Sir can you recommend me which dac good for my Asgard 3. Thanks

[@iiWiReviews]

This one is great and also Schiit Modi Multibit if you like warmer sound with full midrange.

[@anassangorabinmohamed4995]

@@iiWiReviews Thank you 👍

[@bibitsurawan]

this will head to head with Fiio K5 pro, Topping Dx3 pro, and Ifi Zen Dac, which one are better?

[@Wuppie62]

Define 'better'.. :)

[@omeee]

While balanced for headphones is useless sound quality wise, zen dac's balanced output is much better than the unbalanced. If you have balanced cables consider zen dac, otherwise go with this product, I trust this guys ears :)

[@Renato-di2mu]

@@omeee so you think zen dac balanced is better than d30, because zen dac has balanced and I can take advantage of that.

[@TSilva01]

That would be perfect if it had the latest Bluetooth technologies, like apdx hd, and a built-in headphone amplifier with tpa6120...

[@seaneckhart9914]

It has aptx hd

[@jesushuerta9878]

I cant be a dac collector and if I sell my E30 I dont think Loxjie it would be a big jump although your description of "punchy and better sound" than e30 is engaging cause I listen mostly heavy metal. Im gonna sell e30 and save a little bit more money to go for smsl Su-9 or maybe wait to see what other 20 models are going to release lol .Topping D30 Pro its on its way too (4 cirrus chips ,balanced outputs).

[@SpaceEncounter]

I‘ve got the Loxjie and it’s a great value for the Money. If you really want to make a big jump in almost everything and especially in the feature set then go for any of the RME ADI-2s!

[@jesushuerta9878]

@@SpaceEncounter im still deciding between SU9 and Loxjie..really dont need mqa or xlr outputs just for bragging rights if im not using them.My main use of my stereo is colleting and spinning vinyls,cd player and tape deck.

[@ryanhostudio]

SMSL SU-9 a huge upgrade to Loxjie D30?

[@iiWiReviews]

Not huge, it's a small upgrade. A law of diminishing returns is strong with more expensive HiFi.

[@ryanhostudio]

@@iiWiReviews what would the likely improvements you would see from going to SU-9?

[@MiomirKljajic]

Pozdrav Napokon je stigao 01.06. od Audiophonics-a.Sa svim troškovima 148+18.5+6340Din. za carinu i PDV košta me negde oko 212Eura.Sve u svemu jeftinije nego kod nas gde traže 250Eura.Povezao sam ga preko USB kabla na laptop i preko RCA kablova na pojačalo.Pri samom uključivanju na displeju prikazuje 44.1khz.Nemam bog zna koliko muzike samo nešto malo koje sam skinuo sa neta.Instalirao sam i driver za njega sa njihovog sajta naravno i Foobar player.Šta god pustio od muzike uvek prikazuje 44.1khz.Probao sam u podešavanjima zvuka Windowsa da povećam sample rate i max. koji mi dozvoljava je 384khz.Opet pustim neki fajl koji sigurno nije veći od 44.1khz a on prebaci automatski na 384khz.Nema logike,jer neće sam da prebacuje automatski frekvencije.Možda ja negde grešim ili ne znam to da podesim gde god to bilo.Molim te za pomoć ili neki savet.Ipak toliko para,a nije to ono sto sam očekivao. Pozdrav i sve najbolje.

[@iiWiReviews]

Pozdrav, to nema nikakve veze sa samim DACom već se dešava jer Windows konvertuje sve fajlove u taj sample rate koju mu kažeš. Da bi se to izbeglo mora se čekirati tu u podešavanju windowsa "allow exclusive mode". Onda treba koristiti neki player koji to podržava kao što je Foobar2000. Tada će player slati zvuk direktno DAC-u, tačno u formatu u kom je originalni fajl. Time se zaobilazi Windows konverzija i dobija čistiji signal, a DAC će uvek pokazivati originalni sample rate fajla.

[@MiomirKljajic]

@@iiWiReviews Zaboravio sam da ti kažem sve to sam na vreme i pre povezivanja uradilo.Instalirao Foobar,čekirao tu opciju u Windowsu,ali opet isto.Ako podesim max 384Khz koliko mi se to dozvoljava to i stoji bez obzira sto je neki fajl u 44Khz na displeju je i dalje 384Khz.Ima li neke veze sto mi u drajveru piše ASIO note active?Moze li uopšte neki softver kao sto je ASIO driver sva ta ograničenja da zaobiđe? Hvala

[@iiWiReviews]

Da li si u Foobar kao output device odabrao Asio ili Wasapi? Mislim da se downloaduje plug-in za bilo koji od ta dva. Samo tako može da izbaci bit-perfect, ako kao output stoji "default device" onda Foobar i dalje nema direktnu vezu sa DACom već prepušta Windowsu koji resempluje. Uglavnom, stvar škripi negde na relaciji player-operativni sistem. Ja i dalje koristim Loxjie D30 na desktopu, savršeno prati i prikazuje tačno ono što mu dolazi na ulaz.

[@MiomirKljajic]

@@iiWiReviewsMnogo ti hvala ti je bio problem.Sada je Output device podešen na Speakers (LOXJIE AUDIO) exclusive i sve radi i menja sampling rate zavisno od pesme.Output format sam podesio na 32-bit valjda to nece praviti problema. Hvala još jednom na velikoj pomoći

[@pogothmcrey9463]

will the d30 drive sundara's ?

[@iiWiReviews]

Yes it will, but it will leave some of Sundara's capability untapped.

[@pogothmcrey9463]

What would you recommend to pair with sundara? I was looking at the zen dac or E30/l30 or even E30/a50s

[@iiWiReviews]

@@pogothmcrey9463 E30 with A50s and balanced cable for Sundara would be the best in my opinion. You'd get dynamics and drive out of reach for all other options.

[@marcinkantoch7176]

I have a Topping E30 that I use as a second DAC in my main audio system to watch movies. I bought Loxjie D30 based on your recomendation to use as a DAC/headphone amp in my desktop setup. I compated the sound of Topping E30 and Loxjie D30 as a DAC and Topping sounds much better. I am wondering if my unit is broken, as even the buildin soundcard on my motherboard sounds better. A horrible, horrible product. I bought it from Aliexpress, so no return possible.

[@iiWiReviews]

Sorry to hear that. I actually still have my unit, kept it as a reference for under 200 and sold E30. There is now a new version with the same name but with a Sabre DAC chip instead of AK... I haven't heard that one, maybe you got it... Or maybe it's some quality control issue.

[@SteveHartmanVideos]

Seems the unit screen has changed and the price has almost doubled 😧

[@iiWiReviews]

New version had to switch to Sabre chip due to AK factory problems. I don't know what's causing the price hike though, it may be connected to general chip shortages these days.

[@lynnpoole7830]

The video is very blurry??

[@iiWiReviews]

It looks quite OK to my eyes. Maybe YT lowered the resolution on your end because of connection speed or something... Does anyone else have a similar problem?

[@JonCurcio]

@@iiWiReviews Looks good here.

[@lolakyle8]

2:58 I think you should be able to upgrade the fuse, but after I read the manual, it doesn't mention and/or specify what typ and/or rating of said fuse that D30 uses. Weird Not related to this video; It's true that you can upgrade the stock PSU if your DAC/amp uses bog-standard SMPS unit to Linear Power Supply (LPS). Moreover, even changing the DC to DC cable that connect the LPS to the device is beneficial sometimes. If your devices uses AC inlet, chances are, they're using fuse inside. If so, try to 'roll' it like changing tubes on tube amp (ofc with the same type and rating), and maybe you'll be suprised! :D

[@Rayvvvone]

doesn't seem available at this time

[@iiWiReviews]

AKM chip factory sadly burned recently, and I heard there is no quick recovery... so not sure if this model will remain on the market.

[@pfkbdyjqfgtkmcby]

Damn I just bought a fiio k5 pro for my speakers.

[@deshan79]

Thanks for the review Dracula

[@JetEarlewood]

I’m really getting tired of the accent

[@deshan79]

@@JetEarlewood I'm not hating on it, just thought he reminded me of Dracula's accent

[@KINESKI-SINDIKAT]

ako imas mogucnost..napravi i neke recenzije starih hi fi komponenti..ne moraju biti ni top..malo istorije i podatci i neko tvoje misljenje ili nove

[@elmonte5lim]

Weird, man? :)

[@tigerbalm666]

Only AptX...NO Apt HD...deal breaker! Class dismissed....