A good combo with the xDuoo TA-20 ?
Starter : iFi Nano Black Label + xDuoo TA-20 + Hifiman Ananda
Enthusiast : Chord Mojo + xDuoo TA-20 + Sennheiser HD800S
Audiophile : Cayin i-DAC6 + xDuoo TA-20 + Meze Empyrean
If you have another suggestion, feel free to add it in the comments section!
Conclusion
The xDuoo TA-20 takes what made the TA-10 a great amp, to the higher ground. It can drive virtually any headphone you like, or want, with a sound stage much wider than its transistor competitors. True, it’s not a full Tube amp, but that’s also what makes the TA-20 affordable (and compact).
Build quality is still astounding, with real attention to details and a comprehensive layout. It’s not the most transparent amp you can get, but that’s the magic. If you’ve never had a tube amp before, maybe this should be your first one, even more, if you own a planar headphone.
Thomas
Thanks for the great review. You mention Focal Clear and I have two follow up questions regarding them. Firstly do you think the amp would be a good match for Focal Clear and why is an adapter needed?
Mahir Efe Falay
Xduoo matured from their ashes. One an unkown and meager chinese producer not built TWO TOWERS 🙂
Keith
I love my TA-10. Do you think it is worth to own both?? I was thinking the TA-20 or the bottlehead crack w/speedball; or a Tor Audio tube amp.
Shane D
Interesting review! I bought a used one and should receive it tomorrow. I will be feeding it with an SMSL SU-8. My ‘phones are Grado GH2’s, Beyer T5p.2’s, Fostex TH-610’s, HD 600’s, HD58X’s and Meze 99 Classic’s. Hopefully there are some nice matches in there.
I like my Vali 2, but it is not in the least “tube-like”. I get it that they are hybrids, but I am hoping for more.