xDuoo - XD05 BAL 2 DAC & Headphone Amplifier

By xDuoo
SKU: XD05BAL2

€422,10

The xDuoo XD05 BAL 2 is a high-performance portable DAC/AMP featuring dual ES9038Q2M DACs, 1500mW output, Bluetooth 5.1 with LDAC, and Turbo Gain+. With swappable op-amps, multiple inputs, and a 5000mAh battery, it delivers detailed, powerful sound in a compact form.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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

Dimensions13.2 x 7.5 x 2.2 cm
Weight0.3 kg
Display0.91-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 ChipsetQualcomm QCC5125
Bluetooth Version5.1
Supported Bluetooth CodecsLDAC, aptX HD, aptX LL, aptX, AAC, SBC
BatteryCapacity: 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
Warranty1 Year

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