Just got the XD05 Pro because so much youtubers speaks so highly about it wanted to returned it because it get extremely warm while using. I decided to keep it because it sounds so good.
Thank you Andy! The only thing that is missing from portable dac/amps these days are firstly and most important for me the EQ and then a Line out option. But EQ would be very helpful so as to enjoys our EQ headphones/iems with the streaming services without third party apps. This for me is the trigger for my next buy. Till now enjoy my Onix Alpha.
Hi Andy! Incredible review as usual my friend. I'm interested in this but I'm concerned about the tubes lifespan and being able to find a replacement since they're pretty limited being made in the 60s and all. Any info about that? Thanks in advance brother
Hi Andy, just got one for Xmas and loving it. Having a hard time finding the COAX cable to connect to my Ibasso DX170 LO. Can you recommend, or provide an Amazon link to the interconnect cable you are using.
@@mrphebeme Congratulations. Unfortunately I am not well versed with Coaxial cables so I don't know what to recommend. But I am sure there's a lot to choose from out there
Nice review again, anyway Andy have a small favour , future review can turn the light slightly brighter to make it more natural and clearer, my phone brightness max also so dark 😅
That enhanced airy treble was the dealbreaker for me as my primary headphones do that already too strongly. I agree with all your descriptions though, it out resolved my desktop equipment across the board; faster & more detailed than Gustard X16 & miles ahead of Hifiman HE400. Those were $500 units not long ago, no wonder gear that's only a few years old is hitting deep discount when components like this are hitting the market. I'm now using a Shanling H7 for a more velvet smooth sound and even that higher priced unit doesn't match the technical prowess of the XD05T(The H7 is close to the Colorfly MP1, minor detail improvement & a touch more neutral/dynamic)
Thanks for doing the review and comparisons! How close is the Muse M5 Ultra to the XD05 T in your ranking? I just got the M5 Ultra and now having FOMO for this 😆
Having both in hands, M5 Ultra is close to XD05T but once you listen to it and just savor the moment, it is clear to me XD05T just clicked better to my specific taste and preferences, more colored exactly how I like it, more airy exactly how I like the transient flow are and MOST importantly how exceedingly sweeter it is driving my No.1 IEM the SIVGA Nightingale
Ouch another must buy item😅， does it have similar tube protection structure like the ultra M5? Would be good if you can compare xd05 pro in the future !
Hi Andy! If possible it’d be great to know how the Arya Organic pairs with Xduoo XD05T? Organic and Mojo2+Poly is my first headphone. Sounds great, especially with Crossfeed and slight DSP adjustment. Unfortunately though it’s getting sent in for battery replacement. I’ve ordered XD05T for while it’s being serviced. Also, hoping XD05T as an amp with mojo2+poly could add some extra warmth and dynamics, and possibly be a bit more analogue/organic sounding. Would love to hear your thoughts, but completely understand if you’re too busy to reply, or if it’s too late to add to your upcoming Arya video. All the very best!
The synergy is amazing with XD05T, so natural and organic, analog sounding and without the need to do any EQ (I never use EQ anyway). There's something special about tube sound, something that no DSP can emulate, it's kind of quirky but in a very good way, the kind that makes you want to enjoy music non stop
Thank you for your time and input! It’s very encouraging to hear they have such good synergy! I agree DSP won’t imitate tubes. Hoping the DSP and Crossfeed may let me tune the sound a little. It will hopefully give Xd05t things like adjustable bass boost, adjustable treble and minor soundstage adjustments. Hoping it might slightly help make up for the inability to tube roll. Will probably mostly leave it off. but will be fun to play with sometimes. I really think Mojo2+Poly+XD05t could make a great system. The combined I/O and feature set is extremely large and versatile, all while being pretty portable and fitting in a headphone case. I’m really looking forward to your video. I’ll probably watch it using the Organics and XD05t when it arrives. Thanks again for your time and input! All the very best!
Always great video, Andy! If I already have Cayin N3 Ultra, is XD05T worth the upgrade? Please advise since you had them both. And how many % the improvement base on your opinion?
To me yes. XD05T implementation of the tubes sounded more refined to my ears. I would say it is around 10% improvements since N3 Ultra is already also an amazing tube DAC/Amp on its own
hi Andy, last time I bought my Tanchjim 4U was based on my question in your video review of Takstar monitoring headphones, and I'm very satisfied with your recommendation. now this time would like to ask what's your recommendation for portable DAC of most uncoloured, battery powered, size at half of iPhone? thanks 🙏 and pls reply.
Have you seen my review on the Audirect Team 1? That's what you want. It has all the characteristics of being neutral, uncolored yet does not sound overly clinical or sterile. Or you can get iBasso DC07Pro for something smaller and Venture Electronics ODO at just $5 if you want to keep the price low yet getting performances way beyond the asking price
Hi Andy! I bought the R4 EVA based on your recommendation on OG R4. I've been listening to ESS, AKM, and Cirrus Logic powered dongles and DAPs. Now, I'm honestly extremely curious how tube powered amps sound like, but they all seem to be quite pricey. Would you direct me to an affordably priced tube amp/experience out there? Thank you, Andy. Regards to Geoff and Oreo!
If XD05T is too pricey for you, then the most attractively priced alternative would be the Musehifi M5 Ultra which I also own and use regularly. You can watch my review on it here
I just bought it today on AliExpress, I saw a deal taking advantage of Black Friday and in total it cost me 394 US dollars, I think it was an excellent price, right?
@ I am a user who always looks for the maximum synergy between my devices, and currently I have 3 portable dac / amp but that I use as a desktop device, because my headphones are relatively easy to move and I combine each headphone with 1 dac expressly, in this case my combinations are: 1- ifi gryphon + focal stellia a fun combination with good detail 2- earmen angel + campfire audio Astrolith a very fun combination with extreme speed and very good detail 3- Chord mojo 2 + fiio FA19 the reference combination that puts a magnifying glass on the natural sound they create 4- xduuo XD05T with the desired planar verum 2 that will soon arrive… by having several different combinations of sounds and never mixing them with each other without changing the established combinations my brain never gets used to the signature and every time I change between them it is like rediscovering music
I bought this XD05T last Saturday, and just because of Andy's review here. Great price on AliExpress indeed... Now I'm wondering if the xDuoo 05FS1 optional base can be useful to cool it and keep it powered properly, because it combines a heat dissipation fan, plus a linear power supply. So, practically I'd lose the discount advantage, but perhaps it would be more efficient.... Decisions, decisions!
Still waiting on mine from the 11.11 sale. Andy, have you tried running it as pure tube amplifier from a flagship dongle like RU7/DCE? Highly curious how that would sound since I also happen to have RU7.
I will unlikely do that because as shown in this video, I have done it already with iBasso DX260 LO which is superior than both RU7 and DC-Elite, and to my ears, the internal dual DAC of ES9039Q2M is on par to DX260 OctaCore DAC. But then since you already have it, no harm for you to try and see if you will like it
I'm very intrigued by this product. I would love to hear it paired with my current favorite IEM - S12 2024. Have you tried this pairing? I see how much you praise the Sivga Nightingale. Do you think the Nightingale offers something uniquely different from the S12 2024? I might consider purchasing one in the future.
Have you watch this video? at 10:26 I specifically mentioned that I use S12 2024 with my XD05T 😅 Nightingale is my personal day to day use IEMs which I prefer over tons of other IEMsI have ever tried. A very personal thing, and my 2nd favorite is S12 2024. S12 2024 offers more technicalities but Nightingale is simply uniquely different which is why I love it so very much
@donglemadness Oh, whoops. I was a bit distracted while watching. Apologies 😅 Yeah, the technicalities of the s12 2024 are amazing. Thanks for the insight and the excellent review.
I also have the FIIO FA19, I wanted to ask you how it is in combination with tubes, I mean does it soften the highs a lot and make less micro detail perceived? I combine the fiio with mojo 2 to have an incredible naturalness but it softens perhaps a little the energy of the highs, however when I combine it with earmen angel it is crazy the resolution capacity and the synergy that this pair have
No, it does not reduce the resolution nor it softens the highs. What it does is imparting airy decays which is how I always prefer my Treble sounds like
using the Xduoo TA 20 and i love the sound with the HD800s. I am thinking of using the XD05 T as a replacement of my Mojo2. Any thoughts in terms of sound quality?
To me XD05T offers more than comparable overall sound quality to Mojo 2 in terms of resolution and imaging. I definitely prefer XD05T all the time over the clinical sounding Mojo 2
Would you say the M5 Ultra in tube mode has enough "tube" specialness to compare with the XD05T? Sometimes tubes don't really impact the sound enough to distinguish from solid state
Yes it does, switching between solid state and tube mode in M5 Ultra and it is evident the tube element at play, more airy, pronounced coloration which is known coming from tubes, that ethereal sense of flowing transients. XD05T on the other hand does it a bit better with sweet effect which clicks to my taste a bit more
DAC numbers don't translate into automatic superiority. There's tons of single DAC in high end applications and it doesn't stop them from being amazing. Also I did mention in this video I have found that on DAC level the XD05 DAC section is as great as the Octa DAC of DX260, not superior
What I do know I prefer the sound of XD05T and Q15 a lot more than Mojo2 which I find at times to to be a bit too clinical to be musical. I am a tube guy so this one makes perfect sense to me
XD05T is first and foremost about Bass quality, but it does give ample enough boost when you need quantity with the Bass Boost switch. Beyond that, if you need more quantity then you can look for something like Shanling EH1 which you can control easily the amount of Bass you want
On the opposite, I don't have the XD05T. My XD05 Basic (AKM version) is very different to anything with tubes. I'll listen to my XD05 if I want punchy analyticalness and an impressively "balanced and true-to-life sound", but in my experience, everything got more depth and sounds more "like you're there" when you add tubes -- and that's apparently what Andy hears with the XD05T too. Yes the price difference is bonkers... Because the XD05T package is bonkers. It's kinda like buying the XD05 Basic with an integrated XD05 bluetooth module and integrated (my guess) "Xduoo TA-66 -sounding tubes", but all-in-one, heating your pocket.
I like it with M17 LO, but it's unusable with 95% of iems. Tube noise. But M17-XD05T-HD800S is wonderful. Great for home use, but that kinda defeats the whole purpose.
The problem is that this amplifier does not have enough amplification for the Hifiman Arya Stealth ...... Q7 only gets the right power mw : in desktop mode for the Arya !!!!! ....... the sound of this xduoo is how I would like to combine it with a planar headphone ...... but I believe I made a good purchase, because I like to listen loud And Q7 have a big power, The sound of the Q7 is more neutral and energetic and transparent too, but it is not organic and warm and musical equal : xduoo !!! Thanks For Review , In the future maybe I'll pick up an Arya Organic or a new Sivga release that is more high end and has a sound close to Utopia
@@AndyAudioVault Lol yeah, I am "that guy" who is often in the bus with his XD05 Basic (AKM chip) and even T50RP's sometimes (because why not). All the wiring and the XD05 "transportable brick" making me look like a terrorist.
tell me for what do you use balanced output , not even in Studio do you use balanced output for headphones , balanced is used when things are always at 100% power , like Studio Monitors , without Balanced you would hear noise , but since you run from Batteries and even if not your source is from battery phone , there is no need for balanced , balanced connection has lower Dynamic range then Single Ended . SE has 120dB , Balanced struggles with 100dB. But in any way there is no Balanced Power output , Balanced is only for signal .So i do not get what the hell is going on there . This is personal prefrence but i do not like the sound of HP , sound in your head , its not natural , you never hear it that way , hence its strange , and uncomfortable . I dont get this , AT ALL , i have my phone and headphones , sounds good to me . Also tried Valve preamps , good but lack bass .... so, i dont use it .
That's a destructive test that I will not do. Not on this XD05T nor M5 Ultra. With glass tubes inside it is a guarantee that 80% of the time they will break. Applies to any tube amps and even solid state DAPs. I have accidentally dropped my DX180 and I broke something already
Good that you’ve stopped to pronounce Sabre (or saber, both are the same) wrongly. Sorry but need to correct you on another technical error. 26vp-p means voltage peak to peak which is not vrms (root mean square). At 26vp-p the actual root mean square is about 9vrms. Vrms is more commonly used as it’s has a real world implication.
Just got the XD05 Pro because so much youtubers speaks so highly about it wanted to returned it because it get extremely warm while using. I decided to keep it because it sounds so good.
Imagine if they turn the XDUOO XD05 PRO into
*XDUOO XD05 PRO T*
Thank you Andy!
The only thing that is missing from portable dac/amps these days are firstly and most important for me the EQ and then a Line out option.
But EQ would be very helpful so as to enjoys our EQ headphones/iems with the streaming services without third party apps.
This for me is the trigger for my next buy.
Till now enjoy my Onix Alpha.
1st time viewer. Subscribed! Great review!
Thanks for subbing 🙏
Excellent reviewing style! Good job. Keep em' coming. Thank you
Thanks, will do!
Stunningly Remarkable Review Video. I am floored.
Coincidentally, the Sound Flavour I personally prefer is virtually identical to Andy's.
Thanks 🙏 appreciate this
I will be buying this at Christmas. Tks Andy
🙏🏻
Thank for sharing
Explain very detail
My pleasure
I am a fan of the XD05 Pro, it's perfect with the AKM and ROHM DAC chips for me. Although at $549, the XD05T looks a little OP but enticing for sure.
Great review and comparisons.
Thanks 🙏
Hi Andy! Incredible review as usual my friend. I'm interested in this but I'm concerned about the tubes lifespan and being able to find a replacement since they're pretty limited being made in the 60s and all. Any info about that? Thanks in advance brother
Thanks. I am curios too and I am reaching out to xDuoo to clarify on this
Hi Andy, just got one for Xmas and loving it. Having a hard time finding the COAX cable to connect to my Ibasso DX170 LO. Can you recommend, or provide an Amazon link to the interconnect cable you are using.
@@mrphebeme Congratulations. Unfortunately I am not well versed with Coaxial cables so I don't know what to recommend. But I am sure there's a lot to choose from out there
Nice review again, anyway Andy have a small favour , future review can turn the light slightly brighter to make it more natural and clearer, my phone brightness max also so dark 😅
Thanks. I was trying the classic 1980s "cinematic" look lol. I will improve the lighting next time
@@AndyAudioVaultI see 😂 then make sense now. I am getting my set today👍 let’s enjoy together
@@AndyAudioVaultI see 😂 then make sense now. I am getting my set today👍 let’s enjoy excellent tube sound together
Like comment then watch 🎉 I know it’s gonna be a good review ❤ Just hope they will offer more colour options.
That enhanced airy treble was the dealbreaker for me as my primary headphones do that already too strongly.
I agree with all your descriptions though, it out resolved my desktop equipment across the board; faster & more detailed than Gustard X16 & miles ahead of Hifiman HE400. Those were $500 units not long ago, no wonder gear that's only a few years old is hitting deep discount when components like this are hitting the market. I'm now using a Shanling H7 for a more velvet smooth sound and even that higher priced unit doesn't match the technical prowess of the XD05T(The H7 is close to the Colorfly MP1, minor detail improvement & a touch more neutral/dynamic)
Thanks for doing the review and comparisons! How close is the Muse M5 Ultra to the XD05 T in your ranking? I just got the M5 Ultra and now having FOMO for this 😆
Having both in hands, M5 Ultra is close to XD05T but once you listen to it and just savor the moment, it is clear to me XD05T just clicked better to my specific taste and preferences, more colored exactly how I like it, more airy exactly how I like the transient flow are and MOST importantly how exceedingly sweeter it is driving my No.1 IEM the SIVGA Nightingale
Thanks for taking the time to reply! Appreciate it!
I need to check this out. Lol
@@AndyAudioVault hi Andy, what you mean with colored? i bought XA02 and sounds a bit warm to my ears, maybe i need to leave it in play more.
Ouch another must buy item😅， does it have similar tube protection structure like the ultra M5? Would be good if you can compare xd05 pro in the future !
Yes it does. I have no pinging issues when I lug it around like a madman lol. XD05 Pro is in my wish list
Hi Andy! If possible it’d be great to know how the Arya Organic pairs with Xduoo XD05T?
Organic and Mojo2+Poly is my first headphone. Sounds great, especially with Crossfeed and slight DSP adjustment. Unfortunately though it’s getting sent in for battery replacement.
I’ve ordered XD05T for while it’s being serviced. Also, hoping XD05T as an amp with mojo2+poly could add some extra warmth and dynamics, and possibly be a bit more analogue/organic sounding.
Would love to hear your thoughts, but completely understand if you’re too busy to reply, or if it’s too late to add to your upcoming Arya video.
All the very best!
The synergy is amazing with XD05T, so natural and organic, analog sounding and without the need to do any EQ (I never use EQ anyway). There's something special about tube sound, something that no DSP can emulate, it's kind of quirky but in a very good way, the kind that makes you want to enjoy music non stop
Thank you for your time and input! It’s very encouraging to hear they have such good synergy!
I agree DSP won’t imitate tubes. Hoping the DSP and Crossfeed may let me tune the sound a little. It will hopefully give Xd05t things like adjustable bass boost, adjustable treble and minor soundstage adjustments. Hoping it might slightly help make up for the inability to tube roll. Will probably mostly leave it off. but will be fun to play with sometimes.
I really think Mojo2+Poly+XD05t could make a great system. The combined I/O and feature set is extremely large and versatile, all while being pretty portable and fitting in a headphone case.
I’m really looking forward to your video. I’ll probably watch it using the Organics and XD05t when it arrives.
Thanks again for your time and input! All the very best!
Im going to try it with my Hiby FD5, at least colour match ❤
Always great video, Andy!
If I already have Cayin N3 Ultra, is XD05T worth the upgrade? Please advise since you had them both.
And how many % the improvement base on your opinion?
To me yes. XD05T implementation of the tubes sounded more refined to my ears. I would say it is around 10% improvements since N3 Ultra is already also an amazing tube DAC/Amp on its own
@@AndyAudioVault Thankyou so much for your response Andy! Really appreciate it
If the XD05 T's battery deteriorates or dies, can it still function (bypassing the dead battery) if plugged in to the laptop?
Yes, the power in mode is separate from the battery
@@AndyAudioVault thnx! so the product would be no different from a desktop dac/amp with no batteries required right? Is the battery user-removable?
Ordered my XA-02
How does it fare with iems?
hi Andy, last time I bought my Tanchjim 4U was based on my question in your video review of Takstar monitoring headphones, and I'm very satisfied with your recommendation. now this time would like to ask what's your recommendation for portable DAC of most uncoloured, battery powered, size at half of iPhone? thanks 🙏 and pls reply.
Have you seen my review on the Audirect Team 1? That's what you want. It has all the characteristics of being neutral, uncolored yet does not sound overly clinical or sterile. Or you can get iBasso DC07Pro for something smaller and Venture Electronics ODO at just $5 if you want to keep the price low yet getting performances way beyond the asking price
I'm still looking for the xd05 addon Bluetooth module which I think they have discontinued 😅
Hi Andy! I bought the R4 EVA based on your recommendation on OG R4. I've been listening to ESS, AKM, and Cirrus Logic powered dongles and DAPs. Now, I'm honestly extremely curious how tube powered amps sound like, but they all seem to be quite pricey. Would you direct me to an affordably priced tube amp/experience out there? Thank you, Andy. Regards to Geoff and Oreo!
If XD05T is too pricey for you, then the most attractively priced alternative would be the Musehifi M5 Ultra which I also own and use regularly. You can watch my review on it here
@@AndyAudioVault Hi Andy! I've watched it. Thank you.
I knew you will be the first who get it haha
I just bought it today on AliExpress, I saw a deal taking advantage of Black Friday and in total it cost me 394 US dollars, I think it was an excellent price, right?
Awesome price
@ I am a user who always looks for the maximum synergy between my devices, and currently I have 3 portable dac / amp but that I use as a desktop device, because my headphones are relatively easy to move and I combine each headphone with 1 dac expressly, in this case my combinations are: 1- ifi gryphon + focal stellia a fun combination with good detail 2- earmen angel + campfire audio Astrolith a very fun combination with extreme speed and very good detail 3- Chord mojo 2 + fiio FA19 the reference combination that puts a magnifying glass on the natural sound they create 4- xduuo XD05T with the desired planar verum 2 that will soon arrive… by having several different combinations of sounds and never mixing them with each other without changing the established combinations my brain never gets used to the signature and every time I change between them it is like rediscovering music
I bought this XD05T last Saturday, and just because of Andy's review here.
Great price on AliExpress indeed... Now I'm wondering if the xDuoo 05FS1 optional base can be useful to cool it and keep it powered properly, because it combines a heat dissipation fan, plus a linear power supply. So, practically I'd lose the discount advantage, but perhaps it would be more efficient.... Decisions, decisions!
thanks Andy, been waiting for your thoughts on this. 💸 there goes my money flying to china again smh 🤦🏻♂️
🙏😂
Still waiting on mine from the 11.11 sale. Andy, have you tried running it as pure tube amplifier from a flagship dongle like RU7/DCE? Highly curious how that would sound since I also happen to have RU7.
I will unlikely do that because as shown in this video, I have done it already with iBasso DX260 LO which is superior than both RU7 and DC-Elite, and to my ears, the internal dual DAC of ES9039Q2M is on par to DX260 OctaCore DAC. But then since you already have it, no harm for you to try and see if you will like it
Whoaa :o
What happens when the special 1960s tubes they use burn out?
Good question. I am asking xDuoo on this one
@@AndyAudioVault following
You purchase another unit 😂
Please review on Gryhpon XDSD
I'll try
Andy , you look like some guys from an Asian gangster movie :)
😎🤣
😂😂😂
😂 No no Andy is a nice great guy. Don't judge a book by its cover. You know the saying.
I'm very intrigued by this product. I would love to hear it paired with my current favorite IEM - S12 2024. Have you tried this pairing?
I see how much you praise the Sivga Nightingale. Do you think the Nightingale offers something uniquely different from the S12 2024? I might consider purchasing one in the future.
Have you watch this video? at 10:26 I specifically mentioned that I use S12 2024 with my XD05T 😅 Nightingale is my personal day to day use IEMs which I prefer over tons of other IEMsI have ever tried. A very personal thing, and my 2nd favorite is S12 2024. S12 2024 offers more technicalities but Nightingale is simply uniquely different which is why I love it so very much
@donglemadness Oh, whoops. I was a bit distracted while watching. Apologies 😅
Yeah, the technicalities of the s12 2024 are amazing. Thanks for the insight and the excellent review.
Btw I'm a member of Head -fi. I'll post this review there.
Thanks!
Andy, is there a R2R tube option that is reasonable price ? If not, someone will do this, I hope. Love my FC6 and RU7
Not that I know of. But you can use FC6 and RU7 to feed as Line In to the XD05T and then you would have a perfect combo of R2R/Tubes
I also have the FIIO FA19, I wanted to ask you how it is in combination with tubes, I mean does it soften the highs a lot and make less micro detail perceived? I combine the fiio with mojo 2 to have an incredible naturalness but it softens perhaps a little the energy of the highs, however when I combine it with earmen angel it is crazy the resolution capacity and the synergy that this pair have
No, it does not reduce the resolution nor it softens the highs. What it does is imparting airy decays which is how I always prefer my Treble sounds like
they truely wanted to bring th 60s flavor with that color 😆
It is a nice unit, but every valve eventually goes out. What then? Any replacement tubes? Concerns.
I have been wondering on this one too. Hoping to get some answers from xDuoo
using the Xduoo TA 20 and i love the sound with the HD800s. I am thinking of using the XD05 T as a replacement of my Mojo2. Any thoughts in terms of sound quality?
To me XD05T offers more than comparable overall sound quality to Mojo 2 in terms of resolution and imaging. I definitely prefer XD05T all the time over the clinical sounding Mojo 2
@@AndyAudioVault any replies on the tube replacements when they burn out?
No idea as of yet
Would you say the M5 Ultra in tube mode has enough "tube" specialness to compare with the XD05T?
Sometimes tubes don't really impact the sound enough to distinguish from solid state
Yes it does, switching between solid state and tube mode in M5 Ultra and it is evident the tube element at play, more airy, pronounced coloration which is known coming from tubes, that ethereal sense of flowing transients. XD05T on the other hand does it a bit better with sweet effect which clicks to my taste a bit more
how about Cayin C9ii? and Luxury and Precision EA4?
I don't have them, so I have no idea really
The 8 DAC DX260 is supposedly better than the 4 DAC DX180 but the 2 DAC Xduoo beats them both. Why?
DAC numbers don't translate into automatic superiority. There's tons of single DAC in high end applications and it doesn't stop them from being amazing. Also I did mention in this video I have found that on DAC level the XD05 DAC section is as great as the Octa DAC of DX260, not superior
@AndyAudioVault Thanks
Is the tube needed to be changed after awhile? Or we do not need to change the internal tube?
I am unclear on this subject and I plan to ask xDuoo sometime soon to see if it is possible to swap out the tubes at much later stage
Does it sound much better than Cayin RU7?
Miles better for me
Wonder how does it compare with mojo2 and Gryphon
What I do know I prefer the sound of XD05T and Q15 a lot more than Mojo2 which I find at times to to be a bit too clinical to be musical. I am a tube guy so this one makes perfect sense to me
i am basshead quality,i need to know if this have all in bass quality and quantity,from what i know tube sound is not about bass.
XD05T is first and foremost about Bass quality, but it does give ample enough boost when you need quantity with the Bass Boost switch. Beyond that, if you need more quantity then you can look for something like Shanling EH1 which you can control easily the amount of Bass you want
How does the sound differ compared to XD05 Basic or XD05 Plus 2? The price difference is bonkers.
I wish I know, haven't tried XD05 Basic nor Plus 2 yet and that's why I didn't mention them in this video
On the opposite, I don't have the XD05T. My XD05 Basic (AKM version) is very different to anything with tubes. I'll listen to my XD05 if I want punchy analyticalness and an impressively "balanced and true-to-life sound", but in my experience, everything got more depth and sounds more "like you're there" when you add tubes -- and that's apparently what Andy hears with the XD05T too.
Yes the price difference is bonkers... Because the XD05T package is bonkers. It's kinda like buying the XD05 Basic with an integrated XD05 bluetooth module and integrated (my guess) "Xduoo TA-66 -sounding tubes", but all-in-one, heating your pocket.
Andy este xd05t es mejor que el xd05pro?
Sorry I don't have XD05Pro to compare with
26Vpp are equivalent to approximately 9.21Vrms. Not that it makes much difference to the discussion 😂
I like it with M17 LO, but it's unusable with 95% of iems. Tube noise.
But M17-XD05T-HD800S is wonderful. Great for home use, but that kinda defeats the whole purpose.
Yeah I know, I wish I could carry this XD05T all over the place witj me, such a beauty to be left at home
The problem is that this amplifier does not have enough amplification for the Hifiman Arya Stealth ...... Q7 only gets the right power mw : in desktop mode for the Arya !!!!! ....... the sound of this xduoo is how I would like to combine it with a planar headphone ...... but I believe I made a good purchase, because I like to listen loud And Q7 have a big power, The sound of the Q7 is more neutral and energetic and transparent too, but it is not organic and warm and musical equal : xduoo !!! Thanks For Review , In the future maybe I'll pick up an Arya Organic or a new Sivga release that is more high end and has a sound close to Utopia
🙏 Thanks and enjoy your XD05T
Onix Alpha or this?
Huge size difference between those two. If you don't mind the size XD05T of course
@@AndyAudioVault I don't mind it but how much of a sound difference is the priority since there is a huge price gap.
is the tube replaceable?
I have no idea. I will likely reach out to xDuoo about this
@donglemadness thank you!
Oh well you can always attach a 27000 mAh powerbank to it. Disadvantage is that people will call you Andy with the bulge 😂.
Or a bomber 🤣
@@AndyAudioVault Lol yeah, I am "that guy" who is often in the bus with his XD05 Basic (AKM chip) and even T50RP's sometimes (because why not). All the wiring and the XD05 "transportable brick" making me look like a terrorist.
Arr the tubes user replaceable?
As far as I can tell, does not seem to be user replaceable
@AndyAudioVault Thank you 😊
This is exactly what i need, a portable tube amp with BAL line in. I know C9 is pretty cheap rn but that battery pack is gross.
tell me for what do you use balanced output , not even in Studio do you use balanced output for headphones , balanced is used when things are always at 100% power , like Studio Monitors , without Balanced you would hear noise , but since you run from Batteries and even if not your source is from battery phone , there is no need for balanced , balanced connection has lower Dynamic range then Single Ended . SE has 120dB , Balanced struggles with 100dB. But in any way there is no Balanced Power output , Balanced is only for signal .So i do not get what the hell is going on there . This is personal prefrence but i do not like the sound of HP , sound in your head , its not natural , you never hear it that way , hence its strange , and uncomfortable .
I dont get this , AT ALL , i have my phone and headphones , sounds good to me . Also tried Valve preamps , good but lack bass .... so, i dont use it .
As you said yourself, it's a personal preferences. Use whichever works for your ears, not others
Have you done a drop test on it. Can the tubes survive?
That's a destructive test that I will not do. Not on this XD05T nor M5 Ultra. With glass tubes inside it is a guarantee that 80% of the time they will break. Applies to any tube amps and even solid state DAPs. I have accidentally dropped my DX180 and I broke something already
Not much qualification of why the sound is good, or why it sounds better than the Muse. No description of the sound characteristics.
So basically, this is a niche item...🤔
Good that you’ve stopped to pronounce Sabre (or saber, both are the same) wrongly.
Sorry but need to correct you on another technical error.
26vp-p means voltage peak to peak which is not vrms (root mean square). At 26vp-p the actual root mean square is about 9vrms. Vrms is more commonly used as it’s has a real world implication.
3 hours battery life is disappointing really.Charging takes another 3.5 hours.l think they intended this for desktop than anything...lt's a shame!
Man when the tubes die $500.00 brick.
After 3000 hours of usage
@AndyAudioVault Yikes. That's like 4.1 months. Are the tubes replaceable?