[grig]

any feedbacks on the TA-20 ?

 

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any feedbacks on the TA-20 ?

I've been using it for about a month now. Currently fed by an SMSL SU-8 in balanced mode, driving Beyerdynamic T1.2 via the balanced XLR.

So far, it's been really good and I'm able to push the T1.2s adequately. Compared to my Cavalli Liquid Spark, it actually sounds much more neutral with the stock tubes burned in, whereas the LS has a lower-mid hump, making it sound warmer some how. Differences in dynamics and resolution are moot, however the TA-20 has wider and deeper stage.

Didn't really understand how an amp could be 'holographic', but the TA-20 does sound more 3D compared to the LS. Maybe it's the depth and instrument seperation? As for speed, it's not noticeably slower, but maybe the T1.2s mask this, as they are fairly fast cans to begin with.

I'm really looking forward to tube rolling at some point, and I haven't pushed any planars with it yet, but overall I'm really happy with the TA-20. Not only does it sound really good, but it's pretty compact, has decent connectivity, is built fairly well and the price is quite reasonable. The fact that it's balanced end to end is a bonus.

 

[Brooklyn70]

How well will this play with Planar cans, What’s it sound like??

 

[Brooklyn70]

How well does the t20 play with planar headphones??

 

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How well does the t20 play with planar headphones??

They work fine with the HE4XX I had before I sold them. It's a hybrid amp and the amp section is SS, so should work fine with most planars. There isn't exactly tons of power on tap with the TA-20 tho. However for the price, it's a pretty versatile amp and it compliments the rest of my collection very well.

 

[arielext]

Ta-20 VS loxjie P20 anyone?

 

[arielext]

I'll do the comparison myself Just added the Xduoo TA-20 to my set-up.
Initial impression: they feel to have more soundstage as compared to the loxjie p20

 

[arielext]

Noise levels are higher compared to P20 but overall sound quality I'm giving that to the TA-20.
The detail retrieval is amazing combined with high end headphones like the TH900 and Stellia.
The TA-20 offers a wide soundstage and good placement. The synergy of Stellia with tube amps remains something that is breath taking.

 

[omegaorgun]

Do you guys ever notice a little click here and there when cycling through media on the PC like spotify and YouTube etc?

 

[S Crowther]

Do you guys ever notice a little click here and there when cycling through media on the PC like spotify and YouTube etc?

Anyone do tube rolling with the TA-20. I'm presently using Amperex Bugleboys.

 

[omegaorgun]

Anyone do tube rolling with the TA-20. I'm presently using Amperex Bugleboys.

Always wanted a bugle boy supposed to be very good.

 

[Ultrainferno]

Today we look at the Xduoo HK TA-20 tube headphone amp. A first look, now on Headfonia!

https://www.headfonia.com/xduoo-ta-20-picture-sunday/

Of course we'll have a full review soon

 

[S Crowther]

Always wanted a bugle boy supposed to be very good.

Easy to find on eBay. Sounds good but I have not tried enough of others to say.

 

[omegaorgun]

Today we look at the Xduoo HK TA-20 tube headphone amp. A first look, now on Headfonia!

https://www.headfonia.com/xduoo-ta-20-picture-sunday/

Of course we'll have a full review soon

Cool the TA-10 that is also a nice all in one. It's worth spending some money on a couple of NOS tubes, you can get them cheap enough on eBay and there is a heap of 12AU7's. 12AX7 adds a little gain.

I find the old tubes to be pretty amazing in the TA-10.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/163783700293

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/162615323290

 

[dB Cooper]

It's worth spending some money on a couple of NOS tubes, you can get them cheap enough on eBay and there is a heap of 12AU7's. 12AX7 adds a little gain.

Finding that getting a little bit of gain would help since I have to climb up into the 70 range to listen to music at volume. Completely new to tubes but this seemed like the bargain of the century. It's built like an 1980s Mercedes Benz. The LED volume display is way too bright but that is the only complaint I could throw at it. I don't have much to compare it to, was using an O2 amp with a Burson v5i OP amp and was happy but you know, the audio itch. So after getting a pair of planars I wanted to "push" them and this amp kept coming up here and there with great reviews from everyone that talked about it. For the price it's a powerhouse. They definitely add stage to an already pretty wide stage presence M1060 and my HD58X benefited as well. You gotta go balanced in though, so to get this I had to fork money on a DAC; Gheshelli Labs ENOG2, cables and of course the tubes. No point getting this if you're not going to play with your tubes. Currently using some 1960s Sylvania tubes made for Baldiwn organs, they sound good. Next on deck is a pair of GEs from the same era.

Only 2 watts but for 32 Ohm planars that's plenty of power. Totally enjoying detail I'd never heard in my music before, glad I got here without spending too much on other stuff... man Hi-Fi was expensive then and it's expensive now. My wallet hates the internet.