xDuoo TA-22 - Headphone Amplifier/DAC (tube hybrid)

*********** AVAILABLE FOR DEMO ********* The xDuoo TA-22 is a stationary DAC and balanced headphone amplifier with multiple connectivity options - USB, optical, coaxial, Bluetooth 5.1 and 3 analog inputs. With an XMOS XU208 USB chip and dual ESS D/A chips, the TA-22 supports PCM 32-bit/384kHz and DSD256, as well as MQA. You can connect your laptop, phone or tablet via Bluetooth 5.1 and enjoy audiophile-quality Bluetooth codecs, such as LDAC and aptX HD. The amplifier is a hybrid with double 12AU7 tubes in the pre-amp section and transistors in the final amplifier section. The transistor part is used to increase the current while keeping the voltage at a high level, so the amplifier is powerful enough to drive many types of headphones. The TA-22 can also function as a limited preamplifier with a power amplifier or active speakers in a stereo system set up. TA-22 in brief * Hybrid amplifier - tubes in the input stage and transistors in the output stage * Delivers plenty of power - 3000mW (32 0hm) balanced and 1500mW (32 0hm) SE * Input tubes can be replaced with other tubes of the 12AU7 type * Analog inputs - 1x RCA stereo (SE), 1x XLR (Balanced) * Digital inputs - 1x USB, 1x Optical, 1x Coaxial * Outputs - Headphones: 6.3mm, Preamplifier: 1x Stereo RCA * Dual ES9038Q2M DAC Chips * Qualcomm QCC5125 & AK4118 Receiver Chips The package includes: * 1x xDuoo TA-22 * Tubeprotection * USB-A to USB-B cable * Bluetooth antenna * Power cord * User manual " Its performance is consistent and pairs well with most headphones. Higher-than-average impedance dynamic driver headphones pair especially well. With this iteration of tube amplifier, xDuoo will continue to build on its strong reputation for high-performing unique equipment with a desirable price/performance ratio." Headphonesty (July 2023)