xDuoo - XD05 BAL 2 DAC & Headphone Amplifier
xDuoo XD05 Bal2
Successor to the award-winning XD05 Bal Portable USB DAC/AMP. With a new amplification architecture, the XD05 Bal2 now produces a strong output thrust of up to 1500mW at 32Ω of impedance load. It adopts dual ES9038Q2M premium decoding chips combined with the goodness of an XU316 USB Processor supporting most high-resolution audio signals natively. Prepare yourself to experience top-quality sound with the xDuoo XD05 Bal2.


Clean & Detailed Sound Performance
xDuoo has featured a premium Dual DAC chipset as the core on the XD05 Bal2. The device houses two units of ES9038Q2M premium 32-Bit DAC chips from ESS Sabre Technologies. With the help of this premium DAC Chipset, the XD05 Bal2 is able to achieve class-leading performance with high SNR, ultra-low THD+N, and high Crosstalk performance. Hear details you have never heard before on the XD05 Bal2!!
Strong Output Force
xDuoo XD05 Bal2 is a strong powerhouse in a portable form factor. The device has a strong output power rating reaching as high as 1500mW at 32Ω of impedance. The XD05 Bal2 has the same 1500mW output power through both single-ended as well as balanced output ports. Simply unleash the true potential of your headphones and IEMs with the strong output force of XD05 Bal2.


Simple Switch-On OPAMP Design
Just like its previous model, the XD05 Bal2 also has a swappable op-amp design. Don’t worry, you don’t have to solder or desolder anything, simply pull the previous ones out, match the pins, and push the new ones in. Please don’t apply high pressure while pushing the new opamps at their place.
Bass Enhancing & Turbo Mode Switches
In order to enhance your listening experience with the XD05 Bal2, the brand has featured the device with a turbo mode switch and bass boost switch. Users can adjust these based on their liking for the final output.


Multiple Connection Modes Including Bluetooth V5.1
xDuoo XD05 Bal2 features multiple connection modes including standard USB Type-C, AES, 4.4mm Balanced, Wireless Bluetooth V5.1, etc. Bluetooth V5.1 supports multiple high-resolution wireless protocols including LDAC, AptX HD, and more.
Specification
Dimensions | 13.2 x 7.5 x 2.2 cm |
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Weight | 0.3 kg |
Display | 0.91-inch OLED |
Frequency Response (USB/SPDIF) | 20 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.5 dB) |
Frequency Response (AMP) | 10 Hz – 100 kHz (±0.5 dB) |
PCM Support (USB) | up to 32-bit / 768 kHz |
PCM Support (Optical, Coaxial, AES) | up to 24-bit / 192 kHz |
DSD Support (USB) | up to DSD512, Native / DoP |
DSD Support (Optical, Coaxial, AES) | up to DSD64, DoP |
MQA Support (USB) | 8x unfolding |
Turbo Mode | +6 / +15 dB |
Bass Boost | +6 dB |
Bluetooth Chipset | Qualcomm QCC5125 |
Bluetooth Version | 5.1 |
Supported Bluetooth Codecs | LDAC, aptX HD, aptX LL, aptX, AAC, SBC |
Battery | Capacity: 5000 mAh (3.8 V) Battery Life (USB IN): up to 9 hours Battery Life (SPDIF IN): up to 15 hours Battery Life (AUX IN): up to 24 hours Charging Time (Fast): approx. 3 hours Charging Time (Standard): approx. 6 hours |
Headphone Output Characteristics (6.35 mm Single-Ended) | Output Power: 1500 mW @ 32 Ω THD+N: 0.0012% @ 1 kHz SNR: 120 dB Crosstalk: 75 dB |
Headphone Output Characteristics (4.4 mm Balanced) | Output Power: 1500 mW @ 32 Ω THD+N: 0.00065% @ 1 kHz SNR: 120 dB Crosstalk: 100 dB |
AUX Output Characteristics (6.35 mm Single-Ended) | Output Level: 2 Vrms THD+N: 0.0008% @ 1 kHz SNR: 120 dB Crosstalk: 100 dB |
Warranty | 1 Year |
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