iBasso Macchiato: Compact Portable DAC/AMP Promising Hi-Fi Audio Quality Optimized for Gaming.
By HiFi Editorial28 February 2026
Key Highlights
iBasso introduces the "Macchiato," a portable DAC/AMP under the iBasso Jr. line, launching on December 5th, priced at 12,870 yen.
Features Cirrus Logic CS43131 dual DACs, supporting PCM 384kHz/32bit and native DSD256, with low jitter and distortion.
Offers 3.5mm single-end and 4.4mm balanced outputs, with the latter providing 580mW+580mW (@32Ω) power and S/N ratio of 131dB.
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