Two straight defective units. Replacement means shipping to China and waiting for a return. I'm really tired of re-explaining this bc people won't read.

I am using the stock op amps.

I tried two headphones with two completely different cables. A third chance requires getting a replacement shipped from China again. Quite the pain

Oops yeah I meant the Fiio not the iFi. And I'm running DCA Aeon 2 Noire, they need the power. I'll check out the TRI TK2, but Bluetooth is really nice to have. XD-05 BAL trips into PROTECT mode when connected to a balanced cable. 1/4" works fine, just the 4.4mm pentaconn that has this issue...

IIRC the iFi lacks power and the Gryphon is pricier

I've tried two XDuoo XD-05 Balanced DAC/amps in the past couple of weeks, and both of them failed and went into PROTECT mode requiring an RMA. So I need a portable DAC/Amp that isn't so prone to failure. My use case is not that demanding to be killing hardware. DCA Aeon 2 Noire and occasional...

Looking to buy an XD-05 Balanced from XDuoo. Shipping to the midwest US (can provide zip in DM's). Please DM me with offers.

The filters were all a downgrade for me. The base Aeon 2 closed had tuning that made the filters a benefit to curb the treble peaks, but for the Noire's, they just reduce detail.

I secured a Jotunheim 2! Black version (I wanted silver) from b stock, but still gonna function just fine. Should be here with a few days to spare before the meet. Very excited!

Looking to buy a Jotunheim 2 + Modius stack, preferably in silver. Will discuss shipping location in PM, but in the midwest for a general idea. I also have a Bifrost 1 Multibit and SMSL SP200 I'd put in as trades for these items

Not a whole lot of people posting in here that they're coming, anyone know if any others are planning to be here?

Looking to buy a Jotunheim 2 + Modius stack, preferably in silver. Will discuss shipping location in PM, but in the midwest for a general idea. I also have a Bifrost 1 Multibit and SMSL SP200 I'd put in as trades for these items

Looking to buy a Jotunheim 2 + Modius stack, preferably in black. Will discuss shipping location in PM, but in the midwest for a general idea. I also have a Bifrost 1 Multibit and SMSL SP200 I'd put in as trades for these items

Looking to buy a Bifrost 2, wanting to upgrade from my Gen 1 Multibit. Not in a rush to buy, so looking for a great deal. PM me with offers.

I'm starting Audiophile Acolytes, a discord server aimed at making a non-toxic audiophile community. I'd love if some people here joined! https://discord.gg/ft4acFv9da