xDuoo XD05 Pro - Modular Transportable DAC/Head Amp AIO Review - Choose Your Own Audio Adventure 

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very thorough review (like always) - you are one of the best reviewers in the field for me!

I have this and I absolutely love it!! I have the ROHM and ÈS module and pair it with my Burson Audio soloist 3x GT (2021), for my main desktop. The extender is for lighting connection. What I love about this is you can experiment with this device and other devices if you want to. It’s so damn versatile.

Some digging during the pre-public video launch has told us that the 3.5mm & 4.4 mm line-outs are fixed voltage, and that the XD05 Pro cannot be used a pre-amp.

GM ☕️❄️ Xduoo is an interesting manufacturer..they make stuff that falls into either meh 🫤or a freak’n magical unicorn 🦄. I’m still rocking their 604 mini hybrid tube amp 😆 Great and informative review, thank you.

I love the Xduoo XD05-Pro. I feel it is very hard to compare it with desktop set ups though. I personally find it can easily compete with some desktop amps and dacs. Especially with Xduoo releasing more dacs, and higher end dacs at that such as a R2R dac they'll eventually release. You can also use Burson or Sparko op amps that really improve the sound of the XD-05 Pro. I think value for money wise. It really is a swiss army knife. As once you upgrade it to the max to your personal liking. You basically have the freedom of desktop or portable use. A really great dac/amp to have in a collection 😊

Had it for a while but ultimately found it heavy to carry around. My Gryphon works just fine when I’m out and about.

Worth noting - Roon Arc and HiBy Music Apps, have a PEQ (Parametric Equalizer) for example... So you can tune the frequency response to whatever you like - Neutral, et cetera... Thanks

excellent review, maybe the best on yt so far. thank you a lot!

Thanks for this great review. A ton of stuff to show indeed. I still trust my XD05 Basic (AKM version) which is... a smaller, more portable brick lol. XD05 + Aune X7S on the desktop, decent enough dac+amp for T50RP's on the go.

54:28 can you please provide another alternative? I'm a newbie, so I don't understand what cable to use here. Is there a 12 volt 2 amp usb cable that's intended for the xd05 pro? I tried checking the link you provided for the usb to dc adapter, and one of the reviews say it's only rated for 5 volt.

Appreciate the effort - insightful review as always! Considering desktop solution - what tier/price desktop amp with Mojo 2 matches/outperforms XD05 Pro?

53:58 your link in the description leads to a different looking product - it's for a USB C to DC cable, not an adapter for female to male

I think the dynamics are great on XD.

Yeah it's quite comprehensive long review, thanks for being thorough though, after all this is an expensive device.

Hi ! Great Video, very helpfull review. I have a question : I own a chord hugo 2 and i plan to buy a dan clark e3. Would this xduoo be an upgrade ? If not as transportable device, is there an alternative ? Thanks

I find tube rolling much easier than op-amp rolling because of their shape

Thanks for a thorough review. Does this ship with a charger? Do you have a recommendation for a good external power supply? Have. An ifi for my matrix ddc. Might go with another.

This or mojo2+schiit asgard 3 ?

Which dac was the best for the hifiman he1000se? By the way, Great review as always!!

Is this better or comparable to geshelli j2s 4499?

I wonder how long this unit will be supported with new dac modules. Maybe next year you need another one to be able to upgrade. Has anything been said?

Can't you just use a phone charger to use EXT power mode? Maybe a Mac Book Charger? The bigger chargers have lots of power but they should not over power the input... should they?

Curious if you prefer the Pietus Maxamus over the G111 mk2?

In general and in this device, does the USB connection is noisy (like in PC) and thus it's effecting the sound quality? Thanks 🙏

I got this few days ago and for some reason its not detecting the streem quality of apple music which I have set on my pc to 192 KHz output ? the XD05 is only reading 48KHz on the front display? Can someone explain why please? im in the dark here

This device should be compared to the Fiio Q7

Hello, maybe stupid question, can i use it as a recorder? Connect to PC and record via AUX IN? Thanks

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Are there any differences in running Roon Arc vs the "normal" Roon app?

Centrance Ampsand way better...trust me.Peace!