[ballog]

Guys here's the new bluetooth 5.0 Dac/Amp from Xduoo. Its available from Shenzhenaudio for $43 right now.
Looks nice (especially with bluetooth 5.0 & ES9118 DAC) but I can't find any additional info.
http://www.xduoo.com/xduoo/En/ProductView.Asp?ID=36
https://www.shenzhenaudio.com/xduoo...th-xq25-headphone-amplifier-support-aptx.html

 

[lugs]

Has anyone tried this yet? Need thoughts before buying this one. Sounds promising considering for $43 you get Sabre DAC.

 

[ballog]

Has anyone tried this yet? Need thoughts before buying this one. Sounds promising considering for $43 you get Sabre DAC.

Yeah sadly this has completely slipped under the radar.

 

[subtec]

FYI, Bluetooth 5.0 doesn't add anything useful for audio transmitters like this. It's pure marketing, nothing more.

 

[Shotgun.Preacher]

Yeah sadly this has completely slipped under the radar.

In terms of sound quality - definitely no improvement. But doesn’t it improve connectivity and battery life?

 

[subtec]

In terms of sound quality - definitely no improvement. But doesn’t it improve connectivity and battery life?

I assume you meant to reply to my post. No, it doesn't. Not for Bluetooth BR/EDR mode, which is what audio transmitters use.

Bluetooth actually encompasses two entirely separate modes: Bluetooth BR/EDR (basic rate/enhanced data rate, aka BT Classic), and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). They use different radios and support different profiles. BLE is optimized for low data throughput, and lacks a stereo audio profile entirely. All of the improvement in BT 5 apply to BLE only; Bluetooth Classic remains unchanged from BT 4.2.

 

[Shotgun.Preacher]

I assume you meant to reply to my post. No, it doesn't. Not for Bluetooth BR/EDR mode, which is what audio transmitters use.

I did thanks for the thorough explanation, always wanted to know that!

It’s weird how there are no reviews of XQ-25 anywhere.

 

[lugs]

Has anyone tried comparing it to Radsone ES100? I'm torn between just buying this or invest more for ES100 Haha

 

[BenF]

How is this thing supposed to be used with smartphones? There is no clip - am I supposed to hold it my hands constantly?
Same issue with XQ-23.

 

[NymPHONOmaniac]

I really like the sound of this little thing.
Sound slightly better than Audirect BEAM wich cost twice the price.
edit: yeah i found usb dac....just forget to correct it here. USB DAC IS GREAT TOO!!

 

[ballog]

I really like the sound of this little thing.
Sound slightly better than Audirect BEAM wich cost twice the price.
Would have like if it can be used as direct usb dac too. As well as a clip.

@NymPHONOmaniac check the product page from the first post - it does mention USB DAC. Also from Penonaudio page it is mentioned "Can support PC USB DAC, and can be used immediately after it is plugged". Would you mind verify and confirm? Thanks bro.

 

[NymPHONOmaniac]

@NymPHONOmaniac check the product page from the first post - it does mention USB DAC. Also from Penonaudio page it is mentioned "Can support PC USB DAC, and can be used immediately after it is plugged". Would you mind verify and confirm? Thanks bro.

Oh, i forget toupdate it....5min after writing this I find the USB DAC.
its simple plug and play and sound slightly clearer than bluetooth dac. Really an excellent value at 50$!
There not alot of competition...FIIO BTR3 use AK4376 dac and i prefer es9118 dac.
Only issue is: no clip. But its not a deal breaker for me.