[Cat Music]

There is no clear answer between the two. The Echo is more comparable power wise to the Ta-03s or Ta-10 while the Ta-30 is a brute and actually more potent than even the Elise in the Feliks line-up. what headphone are you planning on pairing this with?

Sorry, I think I should have clarified that information, I currently have a Sendy Aiva, it is a magnetic plane, do you think it would be a good martch with either of the two amplifiers? If I go for the Echo I thought I would pair it with a D90 or Ares II

 

[Wiljen]

Sorry, I think I should have clarified that information, I currently have a Sendy Aiva, it is a magnetic plane, do you think it would be a good martch with either of the two amplifiers? If I go for the Echo I thought I would pair it with a D90 or Ares II

The Avia requires a little power to drive well, but nothing insane so should do just fine with the Echo or something like the Valhalla. The Ta-30 is overkill as I use mine with things like the He-560 and He-6 that are known for being about as sensitive as a brick.

 

[Cat Music]

The Avia requires a little power to drive well, but nothing insane so should do just fine with the Echo or something like the Valhalla. The Ta-30 is overkill as I use mine with things like the He-560 and He-6 that are known for being about as sensitive as a brick.

Thank you!! What you mention is about the proper power to drive the Aiva. What about the sound quality? which is the favorite?

 

[Wiljen]

Thank you!! What you mention is about the proper power to drive the Aiva. What about the sound quality? which is the favorite?

I think the Feliks should do well with the Avia, the Ta-30 will have very little usable volume control before it is too loud to be usable so while SQ is probably about equal, the Echo is a much more realistic purchase. As for Echo vs Schiit Valhalla2 - they are for all realistic use cases identical in both power and sound quality. Buy the one you like the look of better or the one you can get for the least expense.

 

[Wiljen]

Got the 2nd round XP-2 (the pro) coming soon for review. Be interesting to see how much more they packed in that tiny box.

 

[cleg]

My video about TA-30, it's great for full-size headphones

 

[S Crowther]

Are we expecting a new model to replace the TA-20?

 

[Wiljen]

Are we expecting a new model to replace the TA-20?

Yes, A ta-20 revamp is in the works as is a middle ground between Ta-20 and Ta-30. Watch for the Ta-26.

 

[arielext]

Source: xDuoo TA26 - SLaudio - TAI NGHE VIỆT (taingheviet.com)
Not convinced yet it's the real deal though ...

 

[S Crowther]

Source: xDuoo TA26 - SLaudio - TAI NGHE VIỆT (taingheviet.com)
Not convinced yet it's the real deal though ...

I hope not. It looks like it is SE only. The 2 things I like about the TA-20 design are that it is fully balanced and is amp only, no DAC.

 

[dpump]

The TA-26 looks to be a Bottlehead Crack style amp with a 6SN7 driver tube and a 6AS7 output tube. I hope it is a real product as that tube configuration is one of my favorites.

 

[lycos]

The TA-26 looks to be a Bottlehead Crack style amp with a 6SN7 driver tube and a 6AS7 output tube.

I think you mean Darkvoice?
Crack uses 12au7 for driver.

 

[cleg]

xDuoo TD-30 text review​

English: https://porta.fi/dac-and-tube-amp-xduoo-ta-30-review-synthesis-of-times/
Russian: https://porta.fi/ru/obzor-czap-i-lampovogo-usilitelya-xduoo-ta-30-sintez-vremyon/

 

[Wiljen]

getting excited to see the Ta-20r and Ta-26 soon

 

[r343]

Does TA-20 rca Output tune signal with tubes or is it just passtrough?