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Xduoo XQ50 Pro Bluetooth 5.0 DAC
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Xduoo XQ50 Pro Bluetooth 5.0 DAC
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Your beloved speakers may sound great—but if they’re a bit older, they may be lacking in one department: Bluetooth. With the Xduoo XQ50, that’s about to change Read More
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keyboard_arrow_downTheRequiem
249
Apr 26, 2020
I just don’t understand how we can have all these new dacs using very old chips like the ess 9018, which has been upgraded and replaced three times now...
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TheRequiem
249
Jun 23, 2020
No one said anything about adding a 9038 pro, that’s a desktop class reference dac - you’re out of the loop or are apparently reading and only taking in what you want to instead of what was said. They have newer iterations of the 9018 (like the 9038Q2M) portable class chips that are designed for these portable and cost effective products. You can currently get them in sub $100 Bluetooth dacs from other manufacturers. I am questioning the use of an older chip and pricing the product in the same category as the competition when they have inferior specs. Either way, luckily the competition has some better alternatives that I have already found.
Rowdy2026
803
Jun 24, 2020
Ironically, the best the way to get the closest and smoothest shave today is to use a sharp single blade....the razor today has not been improved it just has safety additions.
Now, while I do absolutely believe in innovation....I’ve never believed in quackery.
Triplefun
3
Apr 26, 2020
This is only $58 from the xduoo store with free shipping and payment by paypal. See https://www.xduoo.net/product/xduoo-xq-50/
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ElectronicVices
2937
Apr 28, 2020
astral_flowYeah incorrectly posting the wrong link and saying it's cheaper here without paying attention to the detail is damn near a meme around here. Thanks for fighting the good fight.
AverageFella
6
Apr 27, 2020
On the DAC discussion, I don't mean to take sides since both people made very good points. But, I would have been far more interested in this product if it had the ESS 9038 instead of the 9018. Why? I own the highly-regarded Oppo 105 disc player that uses the 9018 chip. It sounds very good. But, musically, it is a bit "analytical" or "lean". In Oppo's next model, they used the 9038 and all the "experts" said it was more musical, specifically because it's sound was somewhat "warmer" or "fuller". Can this be measured? I have no idea and I haven't heard the 205. But, I'm willing to accept Oppo's upgrade decision and the "collective opinions" of the critics that there was something better about the 9038 as compared with the 9018. XDUOO, by its inclusion of Bluetooth 5.0 that handles formats like Aptx-HD, obviously wants to be viewed as somewhere near the state-of-the-art. So, don't be too surprised if after the XQ50 sells out, if XDUOO launches a new model with a newer DAC chip.
AverageFella
6
Jun 24, 2020
Well, we disagree here. For me, the most important parts of the audio chain are (1) the transducers, be they headphones or speakers, (2) the source components, be they dacs or cartridge/turntables, wireless configurations and, most important of all, the recording itself. Sure, the preamps, amps and cables can add or subtract if they're fabulous or awful. But for me, if they measure okay for their purpose, they play a lesser role. And, although I agree you can get decent sound for less money these days, there is no way that hifi is somehow instantly "better" than in the past. Yes, digital makes it easier to get okay sound. But, most of us are looking for something more than that. To be honest, even if a component only costs $72, I'm not going to live/listen comfortably with too much sibilance or no sparkle in the treble, no texture or depth in the mids and vocals, bass that isn't full and tuneful (etc.). In addition, I do want a decent soundstage and imaging with width and depth. So, if this $72 product doesn't give me those characteristics (along with reasonable frequency response and low distortion), I will be disappointed, even on a meager budget. Part of the problem is that there are so many new players in the game. Who of us had even heard of Xduoo five years ago? So, it's really hard for the bargain seeker to know what to buy (or even the person with lots of cash for that matter). Okay - I admit, I've been tough on this product. But, all I really did was agree with another person who stated that the ESS 9018, as good as it may be, is long in the tooth. It's possible that a more recent chip from ESS or someone else would make no audible difference. But, it would have gotten my attention and probably my purchase. Let's face it, this kind of mail-order buying is mostly guesswork. So, if other buyers are happy with a product having the right connectivity as the primary concern, I do understand.
legaceez
90
Jun 24, 2020
AverageFellaActually we are probably more in agreement than you think! I'm sorry I probably just didn't word my last reply properly.
You are correct, like yourself, that I value a good speaker or pair of headphones over an expensive source, assuming the source hits my minimum requirements or needs of the output device. Beyond that minimum requirement it's just fluff and the return on investment quickly diminishes. I think that's the important distinction to make.
I mean obviously I got a decently high end DAC in the D70 but I know it's not the best in class. In fact the D90 just came out and I'm in no rush to upgrade because the D70 already does what I need it to. Sure upgrading would be nice but then you will be in this never ending game of cat and mouse and never actually get to enjoy yourself. (Although for some people collecting gear is the fun in and of itself.)
And even beyond the D90, I can spend hundreds and thousands more on DACs and AMPS with better chips or implementations but I'm not in that market. Or I could splurge on multiple devices with different sound signatures but at around the price range of the D70 and up, what sounds "better" is really subjective. Measurements almost don't matter anymore. Paying 1-3k more for "I feel like it has a wider sound stage" is in the realm of crazy to me. At that point it becomes less of a hobby and more of an obsession/game/way of life/bragging rights IMO.
Edit: I probably got a little off topic but in respect to this product it self, xDuoo is one of many "chifi" companies that popped in within the last few years. They are one of the better ones along with "LKS" and such. Sure they are for the most part no names but they do have a track record of pretty good products. It's of course only fair to do as much research on them as you can but I think it's unfair to go "well it doesn't have the latest and greatest chipset" when it's name brand competitors don't either and especially not for the same prices.
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citysinz
33
Jun 9, 2020
FISTDEYUMAGoing to try this with the Xduou TA-20 Balanced Headphone Amp from another Drop:
https://massdrop-s3.imgix.net/product-images/xduoo-xq50-pro-bluetooth-5-0-dac/FP/dkSG5aVKRKe8TwkSqZtr_life1.jpg?auto=format&fm=jpg&fit=fill&w=820&h=547&bg=f0f0f0&dpr=1&q=70
FISTDEYUMA
64
Jun 15, 2020
citysinzLooks outstanding. I'll have to take a look at that. Thankfully my audio problem was not my Gustard so i'll not need a replacement anytime soon.
Pafkata
40
Aug 14, 2020
Is this thing fine if I want to just convert USB to digital without any signal/quality loss? I want to be able to use active speakers that have no USB (only digital) input connected to this device and use the DAC/Amp of the speakers. Maybe the NOT pro version that is cheaper will do the job too?
Rowdy2026
803
Aug 15, 2020
Also, it doesn’t matter how expensive your active speakers were they will not have a dac that will outperform the external ones and possibly still not be as good as your laptop (depending on model).
I highly recommend you do some research before handing over any cash as I think you’re confused as to what does what and what goes where.
*edit....or you could just tell us what your speakers actually are? An audio interface could be what you’re looking for.
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Jakob
378
Apr 29, 2020
Less than $100 and folks are asking why it doesn't have the TOTL ESS dac chip.
For the money, this offers a lot Imo.
Besides, a better chip alone would not offer much in improved sound quality.
There's a reason other DACs cost hundreds or thousands more and it's much more than just the chip.
It's pretty amazing what you can build for a stereo with little money today.
Smokey249
7
Jun 25, 2020
I forgot that I ordered this; I thought I understood what it does, but now I realize I don't know. Can someone correct me if I'm wrong?
You power this, and connect to it via Bluetooth.
And then the output goes through one of the formats, intended to act as the input source for a speaker system/setup.
That's it, right?
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Mar3ty
0
Aug 14, 2020
Why are you saying that? Now I am confused about how this device functions. Perhaps we are looking at different products? The pictures I was just viewing clearly showed the digital audio outputs (both co-axial and optical sockets) labeled as "Outputs". I was thinking I could use them to connect this device to one of my integrated amplifier's digital audio inputs. On the pictures I was viewing it showed some analog outputs that come out on regular RCA connectors as "Auxiliary Outputs"; but I'm not interested in those at the moment.
I think I can use this in the way that Smokey249 is also wanting to use it.
Rowdy2026
803
Aug 15, 2020
Mar3tyYou can use digital outputs to your amp but then you’d only be using this as a Bluetooth receiver only. You’d be defeating the purpose of this product and should just buy a standard Bluetooth receiver.
If you want to buy and use it for it’s DAC capability’s, then you will use the analogue outputs only.
Pochnick
6
Apr 28, 2020
Not a very good question but I want to be sure can this device transmit Bluetooth or just receive Bluetooth?
amb3cog
90
Apr 26, 2020
Have you tried connecting them to a better DAC? They do have digital out. You need a 1/8 optical to optical cable (I got an old Rad Shack one on Ebay for like 7 or 8 bucks). Even just going to my cheap Starting Point Systems DAC 3 the difference is very noticeable.
Vialuci_UA
5
Apr 27, 2020
Is it possible to connect 2 Bluetooth headphones at the same time?
Will both of them work in aptX Low Latency mode?
Vialuci_UA
5
Apr 27, 2020
Vialuci_UAOh, I just realized, that it's just a receiver, not a transmitter...
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