I'm in no way an expert audiophile component reviewer, but the XD05 is definitely one of the best amp/dacs I've used to date. I have a TempoTec Sonata HD but I feel that is an unfair comparison. This thing is miles ahead but yes, costs more than twice the cash too. I currently use this on my computer with my Tin Audio T2 Plus and my Sennheiser 599 SE. It sounds so deep and roomy it feels like I'm listening to them for the first time again! The only con I had with this is that there is no setting to switch power/usb connection to one port like a few other portable amp/dacs. Apart from that, stellar in every sense of the word.

I'd definitely urge anyone reading this who is also starting out on their journey to better audio like me to give this a look.

Finally, props to The Audio Store team - I was skeptical of the next-day delivery. But I did get it! Much quicker than their rivals in this space.

Pros: A economical Amplifier +DAC with volume control
Cons: Bulky and get heated up

I purchased this to pair with the Hifiman He400se. It powers it perfectly well.
Considering the 500mw @32ohm power rating, I would recommend this product to anyone looking for raw power in transportable unit.

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 :)