[whiteghost]

Guys, I used this for hifiman Ananda but I recently sold it and I don't think I will get another headphone. Now I merely using it with Moondrop blessing 2 only which I find it to be cumbersome. Would it be considered "downgrade" if I sold xduoo xd-05 bal and replace it with xduoo link 2 bal?

 

[quaddac]

Big Update :

https://www.0db.co.kr/FREE/2959918

 

[cbellevie]

Discovered today that my battery was very swollen, so much that I cannot slide the board out enough to try and remove the battery. Has anyone else experienced this? If so, any suggestions on getting the battery out? I love my XD05 Bal, but that battery must go

If I cannot remove and replace the battery, I'm looking to replace the unit and curious if any other similar devices have been released in the last couple years. I love that this will take any input I throw at it, use with my computers, CD players, record player and all my mobile devices, both at home and on the go.

 

[quaddac]

Maybe try to remove the back panel, pull out the power module, only carefully and gently so as not to break the bluetooth antenna cable and try to push the board from the back? Good luck...

 

[cbellevie]

Maybe try to remove the back panel, pull out the power module, only carefully and gently so as not to break the bluetooth antenna cable and try to push the board from the back? Good luck...

Thanks for the suggestion, I tried this, but can't seem to get the board to move out the other direction either. So disappointed.

 

[Ieonasj]

we waiting bew xd05pro. those old now

 

[rlanger]

Discovered today that my battery was very swollen, so much that I cannot slide the board out enough to try and remove the battery. Has anyone else experienced this? If so, any suggestions on getting the battery out? I love my XD05 Bal, but that battery must go

If I cannot remove and replace the battery, I'm looking to replace the unit and curious if any other similar devices have been released in the last couple years. I love that this will take any input I throw at it, use with my computers, CD players, record player and all my mobile devices, both at home and on the go.

Yeah, I had this issue. I was able to slide the board out after a couple of hours of work of slow prying, and XDuoo sent me a new battery. Unfortunately, I had other issues with my unit, but as it was still under warranty, I just sent it back and they repaired it for me.

Hopefully, you're still under warranty and can just send it back for replacement.

 

[quaddac]

Finally there is V2:

https://shenzhenaudio.com/products/xd05-bal2-portable-dac-headphone-amplifier

 

[cbellevie]

Finally there is V2:

https://shenzhenaudio.com/products/xd05-bal2-portable-dac-headphone-amplifier

Thanks for posting this, been waiting for this to show up somewhere.

Completely unfamiliar with Shenzhen Audio, anyone comment if this is this a good place to order from in the US?

 

[quaddac]

Thanks for posting this, been waiting for this to show up somewhere.

Completely unfamiliar with Shenzhen Audio, anyone comment if this is this a good place to order from in the US?

You're welcome. Or here:
https://hifigo.com/products/xduoo-xd05-bal2

 

[cbellevie]

You're welcome. Or here:
https://hifigo.com/products/xduoo-xd05-bal2

I ended up ordering from shenzhenaudio and it shipped today, with an expected delivery date of 6/9 - 3 day delivery from China, I will be impressed and very happy.

Can't wait to get as I had used my original XD05 Bal daily as everything connected to it and really missing it.

 

[quaddac]

I ended up ordering from shenzhenaudio and it shipped today, with an expected delivery date of 6/9 - 3 day delivery from China, I will be impressed and very happy.

Can't wait to get as I had used my original XD05 Bal daily as everything connected to it and really missing it.

Yes, it seems that the v2 is better sonically and better in terms of features. I'm curious if they tuned the bass boost well.

 

[KaiFi]

Interested in this (the V2, that is). What is the DAC chip used in this device?

Also, the "volume wheel" looks a bit odd. How does it handle?

Seems like the upcoming Fiio Q15 will be the main competitor for this.

 

[BadgerRivFan]

What is the DAC chip used in this device?

Looks like it has dual ESS ES9038Q2M chips.

 

[LoneFurrow]

Interested in this (the V2, that is). What is the DAC chip used in this device?

Also, the "volume wheel" looks a bit odd. How does it handle?

Seems like the upcoming Fiio Q15 will be the main competitor for th

The DAC hasn't changed in the v2 version. As @BadgerRivFan said, both versions sport the ES9038Q2M chips. The volume control is relatively stiff to turn but the location is actually quite handy. It's never going to get knocked or changed whilst you're on the move, which is nice.

I have the v1 and think it's an excellent DAC/amp for the money. I think the Shanling H7 is a significant step up, albeit in a higher price bracket.