[ColSaulTigh]

Don't ask me for technical details, but tube amps and planar headphones are normally not a good match.

This statement is not correct.

OTL Tube amps are not the best match for Planars, but hybrids, and SET tubes amps work just fine...

 

[Just85]

Don't ask me for technical details, but tube amps and planar headphones are normally not a good match.

Yeah, but this one is hybrid, so I thought that does not apply.

What is ‘underwhelming’ about what you hear via LCD-2C? The TA-20 is a hybrid h/p/a: the 12AU7 tubes are in the preamp stage and transistors are in the output stage. The maximum output @ 32 ohms for TA-20 is 2000 mw; the recommended level for LCD-2C is 250 mw. OK, there! So …. possibly a change of tubes? ….

It should definitely have enough power. Well, I am missing the energy, the kick, the dynamics. Maybe those things will improve with brighter tubes.

 

[vmiguel]

Yes, I stand corrected
It's the OTL ones. And yes, the TA-20 is a hybrid and on paper seems to be able to drive the phones.

 

[Ieonasj]

im new in audio. what economy from Xduoo best for my audeze lcd-2c, if im no listen DSP,DSD files,only streaming from tidal,mqa, or mp3,flac,cd, files from laptop?better buy tube,transistor or hybrid amp/dac. Im need DAC or AMP only,or dac/amp? im need amp with 6.35mm only or better balanced 4.4 output? lcd-2c has 70ohm 101db sensivity. Does i can see to TA-03 is good for me in 2023year, or better look to ta20,22,26,30? or any other

 

[Just85]

im new in audio. what economy from Xduoo best for my audeze lcd-2c, if im no listen DSP,DSD files,only streaming from tidal,mqa, or mp3,flac,cd, files from laptop?better buy tube,transistor or hybrid amp/dac. Im need DAC or AMP only,or dac/amp? im need amp with 6.35mm only or better balanced 4.4 output? lcd-2c has 70ohm 101db sensivity. Does i can see to TA-03 is good for me in 2023year, or better look to ta20,22,26,30? or any other

Do you already have LCD-2C? I am not sure that I understand correctly, but if your speaking about value, I would look for TA-10. It has a built in DAC, XLR output and this review says it is good for planars like LCD-2C:
https://headfonics.com/xduoo-ta-10-review/

DEFINITELY do not skip on DAC. Audeze LCD-2C are too good to be used without a DAC and you will notice the difference.

Also, you can send me a PM.

Galima ir lietuviškai

 

[Ieonasj]

Do you already have LCD-2C? I am not sure that I understand correctly, but if your speaking about value, I would look for TA-10. It has a built in DAC, XLR output and this review says it is good for planars like LCD-2C:
https://headfonics.com/xduoo-ta-10-review/

DEFINITELY do not skip on DAC. Audeze LCD-2C are too good to be used without a DAC and you will notice the difference.

Also, you can send me a PM.

Galima ir lietuviškai

siaip pas mane LCD-2C Closed. kuo skiriasi DAC nuo AMP. amp ,aisku stiprintuvas. o kam reikalingas dac? dac keicia audio signala i analogini ir atvirksciai? man turbut nereikia jokio dac jei per usb-c,ar 3.5 ausiniu isejima jungiu stprintuva?audeze turi 6.35mm jungti. tai man reikia lempinio stiprintuvo su 6.35 jungtimi ar geriau pirkti xlr laida ir jungi prie stiprintuvo su xlr jungtimi? ar naudoti perejima 6.35 to 3.5. garso kokybe is balanced geriau nei per 6.35? ar ta pati? ir geriau pirkti lempini ar normalu tranzistorini stiprintuva? lempinius reikia dauzyti gal veiktu geriau ir karsti labai ir energijos ryja daug.

 

[Just85]

siaip pas mane LCD-2C Closed. kuo skiriasi DAC nuo AMP. amp ,aisku stiprintuvas. o kam reikalingas dac? dac keicia audio signala i analogini ir atvirksciai? man turbut nereikia jokio dac jei per usb-c,ar 3.5 ausiniu isejima jungiu stprintuva?audeze turi 6.35mm jungti. tai man reikia lempinio stiprintuvo su 6.35 jungtimi ar geriau pirkti xlr laida ir jungi prie stiprintuvo su xlr jungtimi? ar naudoti perejima 6.35 to 3.5. garso kokybe is balanced geriau nei per 6.35? ar ta pati? ir geriau pirkti lempini ar normalu tranzistorini stiprintuva? lempinius reikia dauzyti gal veiktu geriau ir karsti labai ir energijos ryja daug.

I'll send you a private message to keep this thread in English.

 

[Ieonasj]

im found only one can decode MQA files from xduoo ,list is xDuoo TA-22 and XA-10

 

[Brisso]

Hi. First post.
I ordered an XDuoo 03s which has just arrived (Drop).
I appears to be 110 volt, but here in Australia the domestic voltage is 240.
Should I be worried?

 

[ColSaulTigh]

Hi.
I ordered an XDuoo 03s which has just arrived (Drop).
I appears to be 110 volt, but here in Australia the domestic voltage is 240.
Should I be worried?

Worried? No. Need a power adapter? Yes. You can't run a 110v device on 240v or vice-versa without converting first. Fair warning - you may get some noise depending on the transformer you use. It's one of those things where you get what you pay for.

 

[Brisso]

ColSaulTigh. Many thanks.​

 

[Ieonasj]

Worried? No. Need a power adapter? Yes. You can't run a 110v device on 240v or vice-versa without converting first. Fair warning - you may get some noise depending on the transformer you use. It's one of those things where you get what you pay for.

does audeze lcd-2c closed power by ifi gryphon is good choice for amp? or need desktop amp?

 

[jokervn91]

I am thinking of using my K5 Pro as a DAC for the TA-20, but then I can only use the SE on the TA-20 since K5 Pro DAC is not balance? Or should I sell the K5 Pro to get a balance DAC for TA-20?

 

[Ieonasj]

I am thinking of using my K5 Pro as a DAC for the TA-20, but then I can only use the SE on the TA-20 since K5 Pro DAC is not balance? Or should I sell the K5 Pro to get a balance DAC for TA-20?

sell K5 and buy newest dac/amp TA-22 and not look at old ta-20. if want dac +amp, then buy TA-30, as it easy ouperforms ta-20

 

[jokervn91]

sell K5 and buy newest dac/amp TA-22 and not look at old ta-20. if want dac +amp, then buy TA-30, as it easy ouperforms ta-20

Not looking to spend more money though, and I already have the TA-20.