Will be interested in your take on the ta-20plus. Seems to be a solid upgrade all around from the ta-20 (except for power output).

It was on Zeos’ desk for his Seeaudio Neko review. Guessing the noise floor must be decently low. Hopefully we’ll get some reviews soon. The ta-22 has more power, a DAC, and it’s slightly cheaper. I’m expecting this to be a step up in SQ for that price

They both use dynamic drivers so you could get an OTL tube amp. You’ll get a great synergy with the 650. Either the xduoo ta-26s or dark voice 336se would be good reasonable options. What’s your budget? OTL amps have high output impedance and aren’t as versatile. If you think you’ll ever get a...

What headphones do you have? The last few years has seen some good improvements to budget and midfi gear. There’s a lot of options

https://shenzhenaudio.com/collections/headphone-amplifiers/products/xduoo-ta20-plus-headphone-amplifier

Linsoul has it on sale for $703

Have read some reports of the a70 pro being forced into protection/fault with low impedance/low sensitivity headphones over at ASR. Seems to be more than just a couple. Maybe that’s why we’re not seeing more reviews. Should be one coming from iiWi reviews soon, and I’ve seen it on Zeos’ desk.

For all the attention the a90d got, this seems like a step up in all most every way for a $100 less. Power, power delivery, display, noise floor. Even has higher input impedance. I guess it’s way more power than most will ever need. I’ve been looking to put together a reasonably clean sounding...

I have not, but I haven’t used the 6.3 much. I found the output impedance to be higher on the xlr though. I’ll listen again

I have a ta-22 too. I’m happy with it. I’m tempted, but I’ll probably wait for reviews to make a decision. Curious about the DAC section. I know they’ve been developing DAC modules using akm, ess, and rohm for the xd05pro, which should release very soon too. I doubt we’ll get replaceable...

Yeah, the guards remind me of the ta-30, maybe ta-32?

Certainly not the ta-20 plus. Looks like another DAC/amp. From xduoo’s facebook. I bet this is what the Apos ad is referring to.

Yeah, at some point I grabbed the Shanling h7. If I remember correctly they started teasing the xd05pro in September ‘22, almost a year now. I’m guessing production issues, but I can appreciate them taking the time to work out the kinks before release. More often these days I feel like we get...

I mean, it doesn’t magically make my headphones sound 2,000 dollars better, but I’m still satisfied. I don’t have any headphones that expensive yet, but it does justice to the few I have (XS, t60 argon, e-mu teak). It plays to the strengths of the Teak and Argon’s somewhat better than the XS...

yea

The Geshelli Archel 3 pro could be a good choice, but I have not heard it. It’s a hefty price, but the the Burson Soloist 3xp is a solid upgrade. the soloist has more detail, bigger soundstage, and punchy low end. It has more power too. You’re looking at $1000+ though. I currently have the...

I found this audiofools article helpful. While I had the mt-602 I tried the 6AK5 Sylvania. I thought they sounded great. It’s still hybrid amp so don’t expect huge changes

There’s no coax out, just in. The RCA out does not go through the tube stage I believe.

The TA-20 is a hybrid. To me, would be odd to make the plus version OTL. Just name it the ta-26 plus/ultra, ta-36 or something. But whatever, as long as it’s a solid amp I don’t really care. It seems like Xduoo’s release schedule has slowed a bit. You’re probably smart get the ta-26 now. Who...

You can use the same cable as the fostex t60rp. It shouldn’t be too hard to find. I live in the US and got a set from Hart, but I did a quick search and found a UK site with decent looking cables. https://oidiosound.co.uk/index.php?route=product/search&search=T60rp

The Monoprice liquid platinum is pretty heavily discounted right now. Might be worth considering.

Diminishing returns are tough. Are you able to try the ta-22 with the Burson’s DAC or vice versa? Not that one source is better, but I think that might even the playing field a bit more too. I’ve been going back and forth with the ta-22 and lyr+. I don’t need the lyr+’s power, but I do have a...

Is it noticeable through headphones?

Yeah, in the past Apos has been good. They have a 45 day return window, though they keep 20% after 15 days. They’ve shipped quickly for me. I can’t imagine xduoo direct would be any better. I wouldn’t buy Apos certified, just new.