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Xduoo XD-05 Plus DAC/Amp
Para_Franck
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Dec 22, 2020
Say I would like to use this with my PC38X, or KPH30i, or wathever combo earphone/mic out there (mobile and/or online meeting headset with a single 3,5mm combo jack with audio-out and mic-in), would the headset mic work? As a mobile device, I feel like it should allow for mic input.
doubleJay
24
Apr 1, 2021
Para_FranckTo pick nits with wording, this is a _portable_ DAC/AMP not a _mobile_ device. Unless you're extra strange you're not whipping this bad boy out on the bus or using it to take calls. It's not meant for that use case and does not have a built in ADC for it. If you want a microphone with this unit, the add-on Bluetooth module has one built in, but as the analog port is 3-pole 1/4" you will not be able to connect any headset microphones to it.
Para_Franck
0
Apr 8, 2021
doubleJayThanks for your reply. I am pretty new to this hobby and I was trying to find a good "do it all device" so I can get into the hobby, and then get down the rabbit hole to get better perfomance. But since my post I have realised that I was looking for a unicorn device. The PC38x works just fine with a USB-C to 3.5mm dongle DAC (including the mic, yeah!). I also decided to try out the Topping MX3 dac/amp for my headphones (Phillips Fidelio X2HR) and bookshelf speakers (the MX3 is a pretty versatile entry level device) . I am mostly satisfied for now. I think I want at least 3 other headpones, for different music genres, not sure yet wich ones. I was thinking Meze 99 noirs for bassier stuff, Sennheiser HD6xx seems to be a must, and maybe an AKG K361 BT for an on the go headset. I will probably end-up trying better amps at some point, for now I am happy with the MX3. I am not even talking about the bookshelf speaker dilemma (I want to try some ELAC Debut reference DBR62, but I am still not convinced to pull the trigger on them, I would like to hear them first). This hobby gets expensive pretty fast, yet I am always looking for a device that would give me a different experience. I would not say better, but different seems appropriate.
doubleJay
24
Apr 9, 2021
Para_Franck> This hobby gets expensive pretty fast
You can say that again, haha. I'm super happy with my XD05 Plus, but am always attracted to the new shiny things. Triple the price for a balance topping 30 pro stack? Hmmm...
If you're looking for a do-it-all for desktop it looks like Schiit just refreshed their Hel amp. It has a separate headphone out and mic in, and even gives you gain control on the mic in which is pretty cool. Would work with the PC38X and has a pre amp output for powered monitors. Not particularly portable though but neither is the mx3
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