Vintage tone with solid-state clarity. ; Voluminous driving power. ; Ample connectivity options.

Venting leaves electronic components exposed. ; The bass boost colors the midrange bands. ; Slow battery charging circuitry.

Summary

Excellent power ; Versatile modular design ; Rich I/O options

Stock configuration sound slightly ; Less synergy with sensitive IEMs ; Size & weight

The xDuoo XD05 Pro is a truly unique portable amp and DAC with the ability not only to change the amplifier cards but also the DAC separately giving you a multitude of performance options.

Plenty of power ; Strong Bluetooth performance ; Excellent bass switch feature

Maybe too smooth on the treble ; Sensitive input switch ; Chassis lacks grip

The xDuoo XD05 BAL 2 is a powerhouse of a source and amp. You can’t go wrong. I love its tone and texture, but I wish it had more treble brightness sometimes and a slightly more forward midrange. Otherwise, it has a slew of amazing features and...