The VS Meizu Hifi Pro vs iBasso dc-02 been done with LG G7, Neutron and Moondrop Starfield. All comparisons are based on hearing experience. And max. 33dB gain setting.
İbasso dc-02
- Forward
- Bassier and sometimes bloaty
- Harsher treble and high mids
- Stonger (same volume at 13 dB gain while Meizu at 33dB)
- Mic included
- Stylish
- Support up to 32bit + dsd256
- Gets hot
Meizu Hifi Audio Pro
- Laid back
- No empasis on bass
- Relaxed treble and high mids
- Not strong compared to dc-02
- No mic
- Mundane
- Support up to 32bit + dsd256
- Gets less hot
Conclusion
Both are great units while Meizu is weaker. İbasso is x3 stronger but easier to get congested. The soundstage of Meizu looked a V to me as vocals are definetely oppressed. But ibasso looks like mix between V U and — with varying ratios.
Conclusion2
I’d like to honor the Meizu with a gold medal but though it is clearer and less congested lack of power confused my mind. The same goes for iBasso too. Both have different strenghts and weaknesses