#donglemadness 

Awesome, Andy! Great to have another excellent option in the market! But the DC07 loses to Onix in a very important point to me: value. That's why i ordered (thanks to you) the onix here. 😊

This dongle is ... - Very resolving with good layering. - Exellent stage in all directions. - Extremely musical and enjoyable (that was a pleasant surprise!) - Plenty of power for its size and stay's cold on the touch. - drives my HEKSE without problem to enjoyable level. I like this dongle more, compared to the ONIX A (subjective), It is toe tapping ;) I highly recommend to use balanced output, you won't regret it.

Another great review Andy. But I just got the Alpha..."I don't need the Omega" , Me. 🤣👏✌

What a beautiful park. It makes a nice setting for your video

Love the frequent uploads. 10k motivation working its magic

Absolutely loved this video! Happy to hear you love the DC07PRO as much as I do. Keep up the great work! 👍👍👍

Just got my dc07 pro and wow. It sounds amazing. I think I like it better than the onix alpha.

The sky is the limit. Keep 'em coming Andy. I will not be getting this one since I already have to Onix. Will have to wait for a dongle to break the 100 barrier ;)

Another great review Andy! God bless you and all you love.

another great review! Thanks again Andy

Loving the outdoor reviews.

Nice review as always, Andy! Can't wait to hear your thoughts on DC07 Pro vs W2U vs Alpha...

Damn. Looks like I will have to buy Onix and DC07Pro, just so I can sleep well at night.

Fantastic review, Andy! Endgame dongle, so I'm definitely going to have to put it on my list. 💯

Good stuff. Love it. Where ever you are at filming this it looks beautiful.. good for you.. enjoy!

Thank you my friend for another great review 😊

Thank you so much for another excellent review... You are one of very few I can tell what experience would be after I watch... I bought the DC04PRO based on your recipe and I absolutely love its sound (but too tangibly experience its low efficiency)... I bought also the FiiO KA5 because I really wanted to have also playback controls, not only volume but I do not enjoy the sound nearly as much... After this review, it seems that I need to drop my wish for the perfect one that would have also playback controls functionality with this being an upgrade from the SC04PRO on all levels, including efficiency, and I wish my last 🙏🏼 end game dongle (if I am not mistaken, the onix is too large/heavy for me for phone use), just like the symbolic OMEGA you used to refer to it. Thank you so so much for being an amazing trustworthy guide to follow and navigate through them all all and finally arrive - you are the best ☺️❣️❣️❣️

I ordered the Onix this past Friday. Cannot wait for it to arrive For just under US$100, it's an incredible deal imo.

Been seeing DC07Pro on sale last week ,Price to performance, ONIX Alpha is better ,DC07Pro price is double than Onix Alpha so for me the little difference is very negligible

They taking the DAC Scene to new highs i still wait for Amazon Release Onyx alpha. You also got a great Phone camera the 4K Looks stunning on my TV

nice improvement in dc07 pro, liked the design to be honest, especially the rotary wheel. time to see dacs with rotary volume or volume knobs.

Andy :) great video!!

hello Andy, i just bought a tanchjim zero after watching some of your videos, at first i use my sancai eartips and it is not good because i get a too energetic high frequency, then i move to foam tips and OMG it is amazing, the soundstage and separation is so good, i listen to some symphony and i feel like being inside the theatre :>>. Thanks so much Mr Andy

Great review Andy, as always . I was wondering if you could review the cvj vvt-1 bt dac amp when you get the opportunity, l would really appreciate it. I really enjoy your reviews, keep up the good work. Take care and have a great day. 🙂

Great review, Andy! Please tell when the review of DX180 will come out and compare the DX180 with the DC07Pro, please.

Thank You for professional informative and entertaining reviews! You are maybe the best now through all RU-vid I think :)

Thanks Andy! Wonderful review as always. Please tell me, what wonderful green city are you in? Really inspiring background. Is it Kuala Lumpur? On topic: cannot wait till it is available in Europe to try. In doubt between this or a KA17.

Bro, your effort is exemplary. Thanks for the review and nice video. All the dongles I purchased were made after watching your reviews. It appears that they are releasing dongles in every month and I've run out of money to get new dongles in each and every month. 😅 Anyway back to topic and I'll make this short. I"ve got the FIIO KA13 and just earlier last month after watching your review, added a Cayin RU7. After comparing the KA13 and RU7, I do like the RU7 better but the differences to me are not night and day. I am now looking at an iBasso as a final purchase before I call it a day. Too many dongles out there which might all sound very close together or almost the same. The Ru7 has an analogue, smooth and airy sound. How different will an iBasso dongle sound? Will the sound become slightly airier with better soundstage, separation and detail? I'm only looking at the DC07 Pro as shown here, or the DC Elite. Which will sound noticeably different to the RU7 that I have, the DC07 Pro or the DC Elite? Which is considered to be an overall better performing or sounding dongle if price is not an issue? The DC Elite or DC07 Pro? As usual, your advice is most appreciated boss. 🙏

Let's go!

I think You can easily also start adding here some gaming content (reviews of some gaming-gear / video gear / etc)

Great analysis Andy, although we see that Onix definitely delivers a better cost-performance ratio, I think there are a lack of manufacturers focusing on more options in the LCD screen dongle category with the new dacs es9039s/es9069s, ak4493s/ak4499ex.

Great review Andy! I was about to buy the Onix Alpha but seeing this review made me think again. If you are to choose an end game dongle, would it be the Onix or the DC07? I personally love the knob in the DC07 though.

What city were you recording in? It looks so amazing.

Andy, thanks for the review, you're the best! Please tell me, will Onix be able to reveal fiio ft3, ft5? Is there enough power? And please give us a review of the Ibasso dx180, do not pull the rubber. As long as there is a good price at the bottom.

How does this compare to the L&P W4? Do you think the W4 is still a good choice (used) in 2024? Already have ONIX for analog leaning sound, so I'm looking for another one that's more "hifi/digital". Considering W4 and KA17. Your thoughts would be greatly appreciated 👍

Andy, when u were comparing sound to Alpha XI1, were u comparing DC07pro in normal mode, or high pass filter mode?

iBasso DC07Pro SOUNDAWARE MDA3 SMSL DL100 All quad cs43131. Insane spec on paper.

Excellent review Andy, congratulations! It really matters to realize in this competitive field, that on front of two very high performing dongles, if one is half the price, then the choice is easy. Thank you.

Well shucks $210? It is a flagship but when the Letshuoer DT03 equals the Hiby R4 for sound at $90 we are really seeing top flight dongles arrive at basement prices ( Onix too)

α and Ω, as suggested, more and more symbol will be coming up soon? Looking forward to it. By the way while you are giving EPZ TP50 away, I am recruiting EPZ TP50 for my collection. (unfortunately did not get the luck during your celebration live session >.

Hi Andy! Have you tried the Earmen Colibri?? If yes,then how does it compare to the top dogs.

Andy out of all the dacs you have tested which one is bright leaning / studio monitor type of tuning?

Maybe you can get Soundaware MDA3 to compare, too. Curious to see what you think of that one. The Soundaware M2 DAP I reviewed several years ago was so organic and natural 😍

Hello Andy, I have followed your advice and bought Onix Alpha for my Sundara headphones. I could sometimes use a little more power on the 4.4 balanced connection. Should I buy the Ibaso DC07 Pro in addition? Best regards Francisco

Hi Andy! I'm looking for my first dac to use with laptop and IEM (32 Ohm). I think that flat, neutral and uncolored sounding is a way to go. Should i take Moondrop dawn pro or Fiio KA13 or smth else? Tnx in advance

Fuhh smpai KLCC

Espero hagas revision de luxury precision w2u.

Hi im going to buy my very own first iem which simgot ea500lm, i also planning to buy jcally jm6 pro along side, is there better option than jcally jm6 pro, my budget around 30 to 50 usd

At almost half the price, onix looks like no- brainer

Does Dc07 pro have same sound signature like dc04pro..? If not which dongle have same sound signature like dc04 pro

It is great Andy. But I think you should reconstruct the point system and points table, were talking with pals that how everything can be 10 or 9 and how confusing it is.

Just got my Onix Alpha a few day ago and, already there is one that might be better. This is life. Anyway, for the price, I am very happy to stick with my Onix (except that my Samsung phone cannot drive it).

We need a detailed comparison with the dc04 pro, both with iems and overears

Hi Andy, I have a few flagship IEMS but i dont feel like I am getting the best use of them as I use my Iphone and a cheap iphone dongle. Most of my music is on Tidal. Can you recommend a decent DAP / DAC which would be an upgrade? My budget is USD 700 / RM 3000 + -

Since I have the Onix Alpha for €100, I will only be interested in a new dongle when they come with build in personal EQ with Q values and plus the sound quality like Onix and all for €100 again. Wake me up when that happens :)

Wondering what's your thoughts on best DAC for $50 or less in 2024? After going though your Dongle Madness catalog a few that come to mind are Dawn Pro, Sonata HD, and DC03 Pro. Are there any new releases you think are a better choice, or any that I overlooked?

the most impressive to me is, that ibasso achieved channel separation of more than 140db with the dx180 and the dc07pro. i havent found any other dac amp or dap, that has such great measurements. This excellent channel separation (or crosstalk) alone should give those devices an incredible soundstage if everything else is done well (which i expect from ibasso). So i wonder how the dx180 and the dongle compare regarding soundstage depth and layering. Maybe someone could compare that and write a few lines...

So are these filters essentially EQs? If not how can it be determined the difference between an EQ and a filter?

ibasso dc07 pro or questyle m12i in term of sound quality? please answer sir , last question

I have Latshour S12 Pro iem.. so which day would be best to take? what Cayin Ru6 will happen

Will mp145 sound better in dc07pro or onix alpha dongle...?

How does it compare to ibasao Dx180 dap in purely sound aspect

Is there any new dongle that sounds euphonious like the Astell Pee51, but has analog sound?

So the current ranking is DC07Pro edges out ever so slightly the Alpha XI1?

Ibasso dx180 or ibasso dc07 pro? This looks like a miniatura versión of dx180 hahah

How does the DC07pro fare against DX180?

Shouldn't the Ibasso dc07pro have a lower price to performance ratio score? It literally costs double what the Onix Alpha costs?

How it compare whith onix dongele please ? Is this better then onix dongle ?!

Por qué no está la tabla analógica?.

is it better than ka17? specially of gaming ?

How does it manage to output 430mw without any dedicated amp chip?

As always like and then check Andy reviews. Love the outdoors reviews. The volume option is the only issue I have with all the dongles. But Onix has a very good option to use system volume when use with pc which is really helpful to for me but there are issues with the usb compatibility for many Android devices and more consumption I think. Also DC07 looks more premium device with more premium cables too, but double the price. Already an owner of Onix, so if you agree I think for my HD600 Onix is a bit better option? I want to ask you of course which of the two do you prefer a bit more! Then next improvements I would like to be the rotation volume for more devices and most important I would like to see more power from 3.5mm option and not only for 4.4mm. And of course a EQ option from device app for PC such as Roon so as to EQ and listen bitperfect without issues.

Considering the hyped up Onix x1 , still Not on par with the DC elite when it comes to the soundstage, imagaging, layering.

If the wheel on DC07Pro feels same or similar like on L&P W4 while retaining comparable performance of Onix Alpha, it means iBasso is a winner?! :) Onix is still kind of big and volume buttons are not the best..

У айбассо щас есть Оспрей и Тайпан вот их топы.

Hmmm... its double the price of the Onix... i think i'll keep my Onix

Onix is half the price of dc07pro and they're rated the same.

How much dc07 pro costs? 😲😲😲

vs Fiio KA17?

Hello Sir I need a suggestion I'm currently using Moondrop SSR(my first IEM) which I love though I've heard some find it to be shouty or on the brighter side. Which means I'm not sensitive to peaky treble or mids. Now I'm planning to get a new IEM which is good at detail retrieval and is transparent sounding. I won't mind if it's bright or warm sounding as long as I get great details for the price alongside being transparent sounding. I've read reviews of Etymotic ER2SE is somewhat similar to what I'm looking for but it's way over my budget. I want to get a set at the minimum price possible. The max I can stretch my budget is 70-90$. I have two options in my mind considering detail retrieval in that price range, first the Simgot EA500lm but I've heard these are coloured and not transparent at all(which is why I'm hesitant to go for it) second is the Truthear Hexa which is relatively transparent and warm relaxed sounding but has good detail retrieval for its price. There's another IEM that I have my eye on is the Tanchjim 4u which isn't available in my country(India) through a retailer as of now. I'm not sure if I should wait for it yo arrive or go for any other alternative. I could even go for anything between the Truthear GATE or Tangzu Wan'er Studio Edition if they're somewhat transparent sounding with good detail retrieval and offer excellent value 'cause all I want is a natural sounding transparent IEM with great detail retrieval for its price (be it brightly tuned or on the warmer side). and I'm not an audiophile I just listen to classical genre and qawwali sometimes. Please suggest me an IEM considering everything I've described above. Thanks in advance. P.s. - I don't mind if there's not enough base to make it sound balanced.