iBasso Cobra D10 Portable Amplifier And DAC

By Chris DaviesJan. 27, 2009 7:15 am EST

iBasso have announced another compact amplifier and DAC, the Cobra D10. Capable of operating simultaneously as both an amp and a DAC, or alternatively in just one mode or the other, the D10 boasts 20hrs runtime from its rechargeable 470mAh Li-ion battery (30hrs if the DAC is turned off) and has optical, coax and USB inputs, among others.More photos and detailed specs of the iBasso Cobra D10 after the cut

That flexibility makes the Cobra D10 ideal both for those wanting extra audio quality from their PMP – or to drive power-hungry headphones on the move – or laptop users keen to improve their own mobile music performance. As with other models in iBasso's range, the opamps are interchangeable.

Power Source：Built-in 4.2V 470mAh Li-polymer Batteries or external power supply

Frequency Response: 17Hz~20 KHz -0.5dB (DAC) 17Hz~100 KHz -0.5dB (AMP)

Signal to Noise Ratio：97dB (DAC), 104dB (Amp)

Crosstalk: 93dB (DAC) 101dB (AMP)

Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.006%@1kHz/0dB(DAC) 0.005%@1kHz/0dB (AMP)

Output power：Up to 100mW+100mW into 32Ω

Gain: 3dB/10dB (AMP)

Battery Life: 20Hours or 30Hours if amp only.

Battery Charge Time: 6 Hours

External Power supply: 5V DC

Recommended Headphone Impedance: 8~300Ω

Case dimension: 2.2W x 4.1L x 0.8H (inch) 55W x 104L x 21H (mm)