[Ufanco]

Edit I figured it out manual isn’t correct looks like input 1 is the balanced in. So far liking this amp adds a little warmth to sound classic rock sounds good with it.

Have a quick question using 4.4 to XLR balanced from my Dap isn’t considered a balanced input on the Loxjie p20? In manual says input 2 balanced. I have to set it to input 1 to get sound?

 

[polandro]

Edit I figured it out manual isn’t correct looks like input 1 is the balanced in. So far liking this amp adds a little warmth to sound classic rock sounds good with it.

Have a quick question using 4.4 to XLR balanced from my Dap isn’t considered a balanced input on the Loxjie p20? In manual says input 2 balanced. I have to set it to input 1 to get sound?

Input 1 is balanced - it is labelled on the back, below the XLR sockets:

 

[Ufanco]

Input 1 is balanced - it is labelled on the back, below the XLR sockets:

Thanks I was going by manual instead of looking at the input jacks. First tube amp along with XLR cables and wasn’t sure it was hooked up correct.

 

[Ufanco]

Enjoying this amp and decided want to try out some different tubes. Does anyone have a recommended tube seller ?
Would I be better off to buy of classified ads here? Anyone looking to sell any there not using?
Looking for 6N3P-DR, Tesla 6CC42 D getter, older 5670.

 

[gazzington]

Is this still a good purchase these days? What tubes would I need to make it more tubey?

 

[DenverW]

Is this still a good purchase these days? What tubes would I need to make it more tubey?

The old cliche about price/performance applies pretty well with the loxjie. I found it a better amp than the other 'budget' amps such as the topping or jds atom. Not that those are bad, I just preferred the loxjie, both for sound and aesthetics. Someone else can comment on the 'more tubey' sounding tubes, I did not find tube rolling to make the sound necessarily more tubey, especially compared to OTL amps like the crack.

This amp, run balanced, with a $10 upgraded power supply is a real winner, and I use it on my computer with a balanced sdac. Great combo.

 

[dougms3]

Is this still a good purchase these days? What tubes would I need to make it more tubey?

I think the p20 is still an excellent value even after all these years. I don't have a real tube amp to compare to so its as close to tubey as I can get.

Probably the 6n3p-dr tubes, they seem to be the most popular.

 

[Audiophile PT]

I think the p20 is still an excellent value even after all these years. I don't have a real tube amp to compare to so its as close to tubey as I can get.

Probably the 6n3p-dr tubes, they seem to be the most popular.

Installed ge-jan5670 and I'm rather satisfied with the result (could not find 6n3p-dr tubes).
For the price, the Loxjie P20 is a great option.

 

[r343]

Does balanced headphone output work if you input rca unbalanced signal?

 

[ShaolinGrump]

Loxjie P20 works RCA SE input to balanced output. It’s not the best signal path available (balanced to balanced) but it will play.

 

[Ufanco]

I really like the 6N3P-E tube but also looking to try 6N3P-DR, Tesla 6CC42 D getter, older 5670.
Having a blast with this little amp and decided to try a portable tube amp. Depending on how it sounds will determine if going be investing more in Loxjie.

 

[Audiophile PT]

I really like the 6N3P-E tube but also looking to try 6N3P-DR, Tesla 6CC42 D getter, older 5670.
Having a blast with this little amp and decided to try a portable tube amp. Depending on how it sounds will determine if going be investing more in Loxjie.

Also looking for a portable tube amp but it seems there is nothing good enough on the market (for a reasonable price...)

 

[Ufanco]

Also looking for a portable tube amp but it seems there is nothing good enough on the market (for a reasonable price...)

I bought the ORIOLUS BA300S for $340.00
There’s also the Little Bear B4-X for $89.99 and KAEI TAP-1S Fo 297.60

I went with the BA300S since I’m running low independence iem it also it has the most reviews. The KAEI TAP-1S also looked good but It’s new and not many reviews, plus I was concerned with the independence.
Another member just bought one of the KAEI TAP-1S I’m gonna wait till I see what his thoughts are.

The little bear there’s some people seem to really like it. Over in portable China tube thread there’s a lot of talk about how people customized it better sound.

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/portable-tube-amp-from-china.626237/

 

[Audiophile PT]

@Ufanco I have been hesitating to buy Oriolus. Some mixing reviews and also the fact that it does not have a volume control.
Could you please tell me what equipment are you pairing with it ?
Thanks !

 

[ShaolinGrump]

@Ufanco I have been hesitating to buy Oriolus. Some mixing reviews and also the fact that it does not have a volume control.
Could you please tell me what equipment are you pairing with it ?
Thanks !

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/new...amp-se02-eq-1795-bt-receiver-and-more.939282/