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FiiO M23 vs iBasso DX320

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FiiO M23
iBasso DX320

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AxisM23DX320Delta
Bass
8.2
8.5
+0.3
Mids
8
8.6
+0.6
Treble
7.8
8.5
+0.7
Technicalities
8.1
8.7
+0.6
Soundstage
8.4
8.5
+0.1
Value
8.1
8.2
+0.1

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Quick Read

FiiO M23

The M23 is FiiO's $699 midrange-plus Android player pairing a flagship AKM DAC stack with THX AAA 78+ amplification good for roughly a watt balanced, plus practical extras like a desktop mode that runs the player off wall power to spare the battery. Approved reviews agree it punches above its price on scale: MajorHiFi hears a wide, articulate presentation that stands confidently next to some thousand-dollar players, and Headfonics rates it a competitive, smoother-sounding update over the M11 Plus ESS with genuinely useful new features. The consistent criticism is the FiiO house smoothness: timbral edges can feel rounded off, which flatters harsh recordings but can read as slightly veiled next to more incisive rivals.

iBasso DX320

The DX320 was iBasso's flagship before the DX340: a $1,599 Android 11 player pairing a dual ROHM DAC implementation with the modular amp-card system. The excellent AMP11 MK2s stock card and the optional Korg NuTube AMP13 for tube flavor. Headfonics calls it deeply engaging: a dash of smooth tuning mixed into iBasso's detail-oriented house sound, fresh and interesting despite the familiar package, and versatile across gear. Headfonia and the Head-Fi showcase agree it aged into one of the best value flagship-tier DAPs once the DX340 arrived. Caveats: Android 11 is dated now, battery life is mid-pack, and the best experience assumes buying into extra amp cards.

FiiO • DAPs

FiiO M23

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The M23 is FiiO's $699 midrange-plus Android player pairing a flagship AKM DAC stack with THX AAA 78+ amplification good for roughly a watt balanced, plus practical extras like a desktop mode that runs the player off wall power to spare the battery. Approved reviews agree it punches above its price on scale: MajorHiFi hears a wide, articulate presentation that stands confidently next to some thousand-dollar players, and Headfonics rates it a competitive, smoother-sounding update over the M11 Plus ESS with genuinely useful new features. The consistent criticism is the FiiO house smoothness: timbral edges can feel rounded off, which flatters harsh recordings but can read as slightly veiled next to more incisive rivals.

Strengths

  • Expansive, wide-scaled sound that competes above its price class
  • Near 1W balanced THX AAA 78+ output drives demanding IEMs and many headphones
  • Desktop power mode and modern conveniences add real daily value

Weaknesses

  • Signature smoothness can veil timbral detail and transient bite
  • Android 10 base is older than same-price rivals
  • Not the pick for listeners wanting maximum incisiveness and energy

iBasso • DAPs

iBasso DX320

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The DX320 was iBasso's flagship before the DX340: a $1,599 Android 11 player pairing a dual ROHM DAC implementation with the modular amp-card system. The excellent AMP11 MK2s stock card and the optional Korg NuTube AMP13 for tube flavor. Headfonics calls it deeply engaging: a dash of smooth tuning mixed into iBasso's detail-oriented house sound, fresh and interesting despite the familiar package, and versatile across gear. Headfonia and the Head-Fi showcase agree it aged into one of the best value flagship-tier DAPs once the DX340 arrived. Caveats: Android 11 is dated now, battery life is mid-pack, and the best experience assumes buying into extra amp cards.

Strengths

  • ROHM DAC implementation with a fresh, engaging take on the iBasso house sound
  • Modular amp cards: from the strong stock AMP11 MK2s to NuTube AMP13
  • Post-DX340 pricing makes it a flagship-tier value pick

Weaknesses

  • Android 11 platform shows its age
  • Full flexibility means budgeting for additional amp cards
  • Superseded as flagship by the DX340 generation