Ikko Audio Limited Edition | Milestone ITM07
Ikko Audio’s Milestone ITM07 delivers transparent, natural portable sound with standout speed, treble air and textured, hard-hitting dynamics. Giz Audio found its resolving, uncoloured presentation competitive with leading dongles, while the 4.4mm balanced output brings serious drive and spacious imaging for discerning IEM listeners.
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Nicely Roasted
Sound Quality
89/100
Build Quality
75/100
Features Usability
87/100
Value for Money
85/100
Pros
Highly transparent, natural and resolving presentation with minimal coloration or sharpness.
Excellent speed, detail retrieval, treble extension and airy low-level nuance.
Textured bass, impactful kick drums, strong dynamics, and very good soundstage, imaging and layering.
Performance keeps pace with the reviewer’s favourite high-end dongles, particularly with IEMs.
Cons
Exceptionally sensitive IEMs can reveal a faint amount of background noise.
At $599, it is expensive and was not judged to sound clearly better than a less costly reference dongle.
Minimalist feature set omits a display, battery, gain control, Bluetooth and volume-level indicators.
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What Reviewers Are Saying
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 89/100
Giz Audio found the ITM07 notably transparent, natural and highly detailed, with excellent speed and a presentation free of obvious brightness or clinical edge. It also delivers convincing impact and texture, though extremely sensitive IEMs can reveal a faint amount of background noise.
Transparency Resolution
94/100
The review describes an exceptionally transparent and resolving presentation, with little coloration and strong detail retrieval from bass through treble. Treble extension, air and subtle low-level nuances were all singled out as particular strengths.
Tonal Balance Musicality
92/100
Giz Audio heard a natural, unforced balance rather than a bright or clinical sound. Bass and mid-bass avoid excess warmth, while male vocals retain satisfying richness and note weight.
Dynamics
93/100
Dynamics were described as excellent, with textured bass and kick drums that carry ample impact. The reviewer also praised the device's speed without finding its attack unnatural or overemphasized.
Noise Floor
82/100
The background was silent with the reviewer's other IEMs, but a very small amount of noise was audible with especially sensitive models. That makes it quiet for most portable use, with some caution warranted for ultra-sensitive earphones.
Headphone Compatibility
85/100
The 4.4 mm balanced output offers substantially more available output than the single-ended connection, and the reviewer found no noise with most IEMs used. The review provides little direct evidence with demanding full-size headphones, while very sensitive IEMs may expose faint background noise.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
75/100
The supplied review focuses on sound rather than casework, controls, connectors or long-term durability. It offers little direct evidence about construction quality in everyday use.
Features Usability
87/100
This is a well-equipped portable DAC/amp, combining an ES9039Q2M DAC with 3.5 mm single-ended and 4.4 mm balanced headphone outputs. It supports Android, iOS, macOS and Windows, and its separate 3.5 mm optical output adds flexibility for a compact device.
Value for Money
85/100
At $599, the ITM07 sits far above typical dongle-DAC pricing, although Giz Audio considered its sound competitive with favored high-end portable alternatives. The review does not directly judge whether that premium represents especially strong value against its peers.
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Specifications
- Output interface
- - 3.5mm single-ended output - 4.4mm balanced output - 3.5mm optical fiber output (192k)
- DAC chip
- ES9039Q2M
- Headphone amp configuration
- - OPA1622 × 2 - SGM8262 × 2
- Architecture
- CQAM (CrystalSync Quad Amp Module)
- Output power
- - 3.5mm: ≥175mW + 175mW (32Ω, THD+N<1%) - 4.4mm: ≥520mW + 520mW (32Ω, THD+N<1%)
- Signal-to-noise ratio (SNR)
- 123dB (real user environment test)
- Dynamic range (DNR)
- 122dB (real user environment test)
- Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (THD+N)
- - 3.5mm: 0.0005% - 4.4mm: 0.0005%
- Frequency response
- ±0.2dB (20Hz - 20kHz)
- Compatible systems
- Android, iOS, MacOS, Windows
Manufacturer's Description — Ikko Audio
iKKO Milestone | A New Benchmark
6th Generation Portable
Hi-Fi USB DAC Series Pinnacle Edition
The ITM07 is a powerhouse of versatility and high-fidelity engineering, elevating your mobile listening experience to professional-grade excellence. Its triple-output design—3.5mm, optical, and 4.4mm balanced—opens the door to limitless pairings, transforming your device into a true Hi-Fi hub.
With a CrystalSync Quad Amp Module (CQAM) featuring dual active crystal oscillators, every nuance is preserved and delivered with stunning clarity. A flagship dual-stage amplifier ensures distortion-free authenticity, while the radar-level circuit architecture unleashes immediate transient responses, towering dynamics, and an expansive soundstage.
Limited Supply Notice:
Each ITM07 is meticulously crafted and tuned by our expert sound engineers, resulting in a truly exceptional piece available only in limited quantities worldwide. Please allow up to 14 business days for shipping after placing your order. We appreciate your patience and look forward to delivering an unparalleled listening experience with your ITM07.
iKKO | ITM07 Milestone
Where Portability Meets Pure Hi-Fi
Versatile Output ModesEnhanced Freedom in Listening
The ITM07 inherits iKKO’s Hi-Fi USB DAC triple-output modes,
supporting 3.5mm, optical, and 4.4mm balanced outputs.
This versatile connectivity allows audiophiles
to easily unlock a multitude of pairing possibilities.
Hi-Fi Audio Bridge for Mobile DevicesRedefining High-Quality Music Experience
As a high-quality audio bridge between
mobile devices and Hi-Fi streaming,
the ITM07 offers top-tier performance on par
with professional portable players,
enabling immersive, true-to-life music experiences wherever you go.
Innovative CQAM ArchitectureAchieving High-Fidelity Audio Transmission
The built-in CrystalSync Quad Amp Module (CQAM) features a dual active crystal oscillator design, ensuring high fidelity in audio data transmission. This preserves every musical detail, delivering pure and flawless sound quality.
Flagship Dual-Stage AmplifierCrafting Ultimate Sound Texture
On the analog side, a flagship dual-stage amplifier setup precisely controls sound quality without introducing any distortion. The ITM07 delivers smooth and detailed sound, perfectly capturing the layers and textures in your music.
Radar Architecture CircuitEmpowering Dynamic Musical Expression
Constructed with a radar architecture-level circuit board, the ITM07’s PCB supports a current capacity of up to 5A. Its zero-latency current transient processing enables superior dynamics, providing a wider soundstage,
rapid transient response, and impressive, immersive audio clarity.
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