First of all, a big thanks to theaudiostore.in guys, they are very helpful and I always get my shipment the next day, super fast shipping :) 🚀

I'd used Schiit multibit's ... yes two of them in a row. Those were just DACs with no headphone amp and no preamp and had only USB input. That was at an insane 25k price and I really found that overpriced in today's competition.

Then I bought Maverick Audio D2, which was my first Tube DAC and I was so impressed by the tube's signature. For the last 2 years, I've been using Fiio K3 and it's a great DAC..then I had my eyes on Xduoo XDO5 Basic and finally bought it, just because it's bundled with a lot of features and ample inputs for your source.

Wanted to go for the PLUS version but it seems like out of my budget and so I bought the BASIC variant finally :)

I found my money invested well. The DAC is a very sturdy build, solid RED knob worked for gain and on/off switch. The .91" OLED screen is super crisp that show you lots of live sample rate you are listening at, shows you the battery state and what input you are using.
At the back, it has USB in / optical in / aux in and line out for a lot of choices you can use.

It has ESS Sabre chip ES9018K2M which is slightly bright and ESS are known for little bright signature but that doesn't harsh to your ears, instrument separation is very good, has a deep bass.
Quite good wide sound stage. AMP is an added advantage for high impedance headphones like Beyerdynamics DT 990 Pro.

Has a 4000mAH lithium-polymer battery that gives you 9/12/16 hours of backup depending on what input you are using. Can be charged in 4 hours by a good adapter and take 11 hours when you charge it via PC.

Overall I really recommend this DAC..budget-friendly, good and wide sound stage, solid build :)

I was on the lookout for a portable DAC/AMP for my phone and DAP; that I could carry around and use in my home as an alternative to my Schiit stack. Most of the promising performers like Hidizs S9 and Lotoo PAW; cost almost the same as XD-05 while offering lesser power and features. While I do not prioritize portability the most, XD-05 came through the foremost choice. It does justice to my K712 Pro and brings life to all of my IEMs.

The battery is solid, lasts a good day of constant usage. Overnight charging and good to go in the morning. Their 3 inputs, I used the Analog input the most; sadly the package doesn't include a 3.5 mm Jack to Jack; which otherwise is quite nice.

When connected to a PC, I could simultaneously charge and use it as DAC/AMP, which highlights the versatility of this device. The device can upsample audio files to a 48, 96 or 192 kHz; through the SRC button. I didn't find Filters to be game-changing and introduce very minor sonic nuances, I could detect when plugged to my full-sized headphone.

The front panel switches are very delicate looking but offer a good tactile feel when used. The bass boost only up-shelves frequency below 400 Hz, which is appreciated. The gain switches are having 3 modes, the first two offer not much gain while the 3rd one does a lot. The volume button is has a slight resistance to it, which is satisfying to use. The backlight is a nice touch and can be switched off.

No complaints whatsoever. This is much better than those USB DAC/AMPs which I originally intended to buy. Though this is not pocketable like the USB DAC/AMPs, it can be carried around in a bag and used in-flight/train. There are openings in the grill so I suggest carrying the device in a pouch/sleeve.

As for TheAudioStore, they packed the device well, and I received it within 72 hours of ordering. Kudos to the Team!

Just plug and enjoy your any 40-50 mm headphone. Even its better suits with earphone also. I am using it with my ancient Nokia BH-905 for music and venture electronics monk for gaming and its amazing.

This is basically the same as older XD-05 500mv against the newer XD-05 plus that has 1000 mv and better battery. They added USB - C connectivity, improved the looks with that glowing volume knob. All the features at half the price. Must buy for anyone with Limited budget. Works great with my DT990 pro.

Superb Dac conversion is excellent for best results use Flac files or high quality mp3 files. Bass trigger switch is only good for iem. Using with Blon BL-03 and Beyerdynamic Dt-990 Pro. Excellent investment for a portable dac and extremely powerful. Charging takes around 3 to 4 hrs with fast charge with higher amp charger around 5 to 9 with low amps charger. Audio is tuned towards a warmer side not harsh excellent separation of instruments. 3 level audio gain level one is powerful for almost all Headphones.