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Cancerlania
2
May 22, 2018
Compare this against xDuoo TA-01 DAC/Amp ? both drops are available now and I can't decide which one to go for.
KC-130
155
May 23, 2018
CancerlaniaDid you mean TA-01 or perhaps TA-10 ? I don't own the Matrix dac/amp but I can categorically say that the TA-01 (which I do own) is not intended to be in the same league as the Matrix. The TA-01 uses the CS-4398 dac chips, only supports USB or RCA Line-In input, no balanced input or output, uses a tube in the amp portion, doesn't support firmware upgrade, etc. But, for $119 the TA-01 is a good deal within its class... just as the $449 for Matrix appears to be a good deal within its class. Surprisingly, the TA-01 drives ALL of my headphones with not problems whatsoever. The TA-10 would be a closer competitor to the Matrix but, if I recall correctly, no one participated in the most recent drop for that device. I'd like to test-drive the TA-10 but not enough to actually purchase it. My finger is still on the trigger for the Matrix drop.
Cancerlania
2
May 23, 2018
KC-130Thanks for the advise! :D
Will look out for TA-10 too.
rslatara
287
Aug 8, 2018
KC-130Yea TA-01 is powerful, I am actually selling mine on headfi with a Mullard tube. I have the TA-10 and that is so sweet It's nicer than my NFB and M-Stage to my ears.
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