[ClicketEKlack]

So far, anyone using focal clear or utopia with Xduoo hybrid amp?

I used the MT-604 with Focal Utopia (but I had to use a Topping A90 as a pre to control volume). The synergy was surprisingly wonderful. I only replaced it with a DSHA-3FN, which is specifically designed for Focal.

 

[mformoriarty]

TA-20 plus ordered.

You are in for a treat. So far, it has become my main amp. I'm waiting for the Ray tubes from Apos and some rectifier tubes from Brent Jesse. It pairs extremely well with literally all my gear. I can 100000% vouch for this amp for the Aeolus, the Aryas (stealth), Venus and even with IEMs. Definitely enjoying this amp a lot more than I do the Burson Soloist 3xp with the supercharger.

 

[Kallbo]

You are in for a treat. So far, it has become my main amp. I'm waiting for the Ray tubes from Apos and some rectifier tubes from Brent Jesse. It pairs extremely well with literally all my gear. I can 100000% vouch for this amp for the Aeolus, the Aryas (stealth), Venus and even with IEMs. Definitely enjoying this amp a lot more than I do the Burson Soloist 3xp with the supercharger.

Not good. Have to wait at least two more weeks for delivery. I want it, noooow.

More time to order some more tubes.
Already „Found“ some Psvane 12AU7, JJ ECC802 gold pin and a couple of TAD in my storage
And some Russian OTK rectifier from the 60-70s.

 

[Halimj7]

Anyone want to sell an x10t II or N3 II?

 

[S Crowther]

You are in for a treat. So far, it has become my main amp. I'm waiting for the Ray tubes from Apos and some rectifier tubes from Brent Jesse. It pairs extremely well with literally all my gear. I can 100000% vouch for this amp for the Aeolus, the Aryas (stealth), Venus and even with IEMs. Definitely enjoying this amp a lot more than I do the Burson Soloist 3xp with the supercharger.

I shall be interested to hear what difference swapping the rectifier tube makes,

 

[Moondog55]

My HE-6 works nice with Solaris/ Liquid Fire (both Hybrids), not so good with the Little Dot
(Tube).
TA-20 will be a good match and i hope most for all my IEMs.

Have to find all my 12AU7 now. Will start with some Psvane.

Try 5814a.

 

[Kallbo]

Try 5814a.

Yeah, i’m in for a pair RCA 5814 and CV4003.

 

[Moondog55]

Yeah, i’m in for a pair RCA 5814 and CV4003.

7062, CV4033 and CV455 are also very good. Personal favorite is NOS Mullard ECC82.

 

[Kallbo]

Too many nice options, have to calm down a little.
Hifigo has not even shipped it until now. Guess they have a lot to do under 11.11 sale.

 

[Kallbo]

Just got shipping mail

 

[dolph99]

Question for those of you experienced with both smaller and larger tube amps.

I'm considering upgrading from my MT-602 w/ GE Jan 5654w tubes to the new TA-20 plus. MT-602 puts out 1300 mW and drives both my denon ah-d9200 and hifiman he-1000 stealth wonderfully.

Just wondering if I will get substantial sonic improvement (dynamism, clarity, staging, etc.) or not.

 

[ExTubeGamer]

Question for those of you experienced with both smaller and larger tube amps.

I'm considering upgrading from my MT-602 w/ GE Jan 5654w tubes to the new TA-20 plus. MT-602 puts out 1300 mW and drives both my denon ah-d9200 and hifiman he-1000 stealth wonderfully.

Just wondering if I will get substantial sonic improvement (dynamism, clarity, staging, etc.) or not.

I own the MT-602 too! I wonder if better tube amps really improve the dynamic. I have heard that expensive tube amps mostly produce more output power.

 

[Moondog55]

I own the MT-602 too! I wonder if better tube amps really improve the dynamic. I have heard that expensive tube amps mostly produce more output power.

Yes and yes. Expensive does not necessarily mean better. Inexpensive can be a poorly designed product but can also be very good, i.e. Xduoo. The tube is the 'real' amplifier. The type of tube can greatly influence the 'sound' and there are good, bad and ugly tubes within a tube family. One of my amps is well-made and Inexpensive. It's a headphone/pre-amp made for tubes in the 6dj8/6922....With adapters, tubes in different families can be used, so 2c51/396a, 6sn7 or 12a*7 take turns in the amp. Some tubes are meh, some shine.

 

[Kafé]

xDuoo TA-20 Plus combines Tubes and Class-A with success​

 

[Lindholdt]

Found a deal on a used TA-26, couldn't help myself as I really want to try OTL on the Sennheiser's
Should arrive in a few days