XDUoo XD05PRO
Mar 21, 2024 at 5:31 AM Post #1,636 of 2,155
Had anyone the chance to compare the ESS Dac vs the AKM DAC in combination with the Sparkos OP amps?
Yes, and I prefer the « softer » sound of the AKM module. Matter of taste.
 
Mar 21, 2024 at 5:34 AM Post #1,638 of 2,155
Do you guys bought leather case for your beloved Xduoo XD05 Pro?

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Nice case, but I prefer to keep the XD05 Pro without any protection as it looks so great as it is😂
 
Mar 21, 2024 at 5:37 AM Post #1,639 of 2,155
Can I use IEMs on XD05Pro? Is there some mode like IEMatch from iFi?
You can use it with IEMs of course. Low gain is perfect, and even mid-gain with some power-hungry IEMs. With all BA sets, you might have some very faint background noise, but you don’t notice it anymore while playing music.
 
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Mar 21, 2024 at 8:55 AM Post #1,640 of 2,155
Outer is real leather.
This is a non official Xduoo XD05 Pro case, bought it from a store in Taobao.
From my knowledge, Xduoo don't have the case yet for the Pro yet.
i thought someone wrote in the thread that the device runs too hot in its case? what are your observations regarding this?
Do you guys bought leather case for your beloved Xduoo XD05 Pro?

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may i ask what the golden thingy is you have on some of your pictures?
 
Mar 21, 2024 at 9:27 AM Post #1,641 of 2,155
i thought someone wrote in the thread that the device runs too hot in its case? what are your observations regarding this?

may i ask what the golden thingy is you have on some of your pictures?
I'm running mostly iems and my Xduoo XD05 Pro is on Eco mode, does not run hot at all.
The golden thingy is Rocoon UFO grounding made by a company in China. They are rarely known outside of China. I bought it from their official store in Taobao.
 
Mar 21, 2024 at 10:29 AM Post #1,642 of 2,155
I'm running mostly iems and my Xduoo XD05 Pro is on Eco mode, does not run hot at all.
The golden thingy is Rocoon UFO grounding made by a company in China. They are rarely known outside of China. I bought it from their official store in Taobao.
Can you buy that Rocoon on AE as well? What improvements do grounding plugs give? Last time I read something about grounding was AmericanSpirit's post.
 
Mar 21, 2024 at 10:36 AM Post #1,643 of 2,155
Can you buy that Rocoon on AE as well? What improvements do grounding plugs give? Last time I read something about grounding was AmericanSpirit's post.
Not sure AliExpress have it cos I dun shop there.
It's does makes a difference and it's quite audible, darker background, better instrumental separation, slightly more bass.
 
Mar 21, 2024 at 6:17 PM Post #1,644 of 2,155
I'm running mostly iems and my Xduoo XD05 Pro is on Eco mode, does not run hot at all.
The golden thingy is Rocoon UFO grounding made by a company in China. They are rarely known outside of China. I bought it from their official store in Taobao.
Interesting ! I could not find anything on google based on your description (except some Racoon and UFO landing).
Do you mind telling us what benefit this little "thingy" provides ?
 
Mar 21, 2024 at 6:26 PM Post #1,645 of 2,155
For anyone planning to get one in the EU, now is the time !
From Amazon.de

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Mar 21, 2024 at 6:57 PM Post #1,646 of 2,155
Interesting ! I could not find anything on google based on your description (except some Racoon and UFO landing).
Do you mind telling us what benefit this little "thingy" provides ?
Rocoon a company based in China is rarely known outside of China. Their products is only available (from what I know) in their Rocoon official store in Taobao.
Rocoon UFO if plugged into a unused plug, will provide grounding for the device. You would expect darker background, better instrumental separation, slightly better bass quality etc.
They got produce a device specifically for Sony WM1ZM2/1AM2 series to clean up the output signal.

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Mar 21, 2024 at 8:06 PM Post #1,647 of 2,155
Rocoon a company based in China is rarely known outside of China. Their products is only available (from what I know) in their Rocoon official store in Taobao.
Rocoon UFO if plugged into a unused plug, will provide grounding for the device. You would expect darker background, better instrumental separation, slightly better bass quality etc.
They got produce a device specifically for Sony WM1ZM2/1AM2 series to clean up the output signal.

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That’s quite interesting. Thank you for the detailed explanation ! :)
 
Mar 22, 2024 at 2:38 AM Post #1,649 of 2,155
yes, that's where I ordered mine two days ago. Saw the price and couldn't resist. Now I have to order the Sparkos op amps and I'm good to go. Maybe the AKM DAC module comes next...
I'm using ROHM DAC & MUSES02 combo now, sounds really good for female vocals very upfront and meaty mids. Planning to try out this special new op-amps tonight (which is also specially tuned for vocals) ...
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