D17

Released Oct 1, 2021 · Analysis updated Jun 17, 2026

Rugged vintage aluminum kids' phone with dual cameras and long battery life for creative play. The D17 D17 scores 89/100 based on 4 expert reviews in the kids first phones category. Coverage includes reviews from Headfonia, Bloomaudio, Soundstageaustralia, and Moonstarreviews.

Critic Score

What's this?

based on 4 expert reviews

HeadfoniaBloomaudioSoundstageaustraliaMoonstarreviews

Low confidence · only 4 reviews

Where to buy

amazon$28.00

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Pros

High-quality build with rugged, vintage aluminum design(2)
Long battery life(2)
Innovative dual dac architecture (1-bit and r2r)(2)
High power output(2)

Cons

Large physical size ('if you have really big pockets')(2)

4 Expert Reviews

Independent publication11/2025

Independent publicationNov 13, 2025

The iBasso D17 Atheris is a flagship transportable DAC/AMP that masterfully combines 1-bit and R2R architectures with a dual Korg NuTube amplifier stage in a premium chassis.

Independent publication10/2025

Independent publicationOct 3, 2025

D17’s combination of features, sound quality, and performance comes as close to closing the gap between portable and desktop systems as ever.

Independent publication10/2021

Independent publicationOct 1, 2021

They are excellent all-round floorstanders at an affordable price and they only get better with higher resolution music formats.

Independent publication11/2025

Independent publicationNov 10, 2025

The iBasso D17 Atheris establishes itself as a definitive flagship in the transportable DAC/Amplifier category, utilizing its unique tri mode R2R and 1 bit architecture with integrated Nutube amplific...