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xDuoo MP-01 Tube Headphone Amplifier

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xDuoo MP-01 Tube Headphone Amplifier

Name: xDuoo MP-01 Tube Headphone Amplifier
Brand: xDuoo
SKU: xduoo-mp-01-tube-headphone-amplifier
Price: 79 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.272727 (11 reviews)

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Due to the low-output nature of the average record player, a phono-oriented preamp is a necessary addition to just about any vinyl listening setup.The xDuoo MP-01 Tube Headphone Amplifier provides both rich phono amplification and a high-headroom home for your favorite headphones or speakers. First, the phono side of the equation employs two 6N3 front-stage, preamp tubes to bring warmth and nuance that’s likely already present in your record collection Read More

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Oryx

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May 11, 2024

Verified Buyer

First Tube AMP

I definitely felt the difference running this and being able to adjust the bass and trebly for songs and games is VERY convenient and nice!

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november75

May 9, 2024

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it's a great!

I use it headphone amp. It's unfortunate that it doesn't have a 4.4mm terminal, but it plays a quiet and emotional sound that exceeds the price.

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FrugalFrank

May 5, 2024

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Hufi period

Paired with TA-22 DAC, this beauty performs superbly out of the box. All the peripherals are included in the package. A true Hi-Fi equipment. Highly recommended.

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Edgeofthecity

Dec 23, 2023

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Good Phono Pre-Amp, Unenjoyable Headphone Amp

Whether this gets a recommendation is simple: do you expect it to be a good phono pre-amp or a headphone amp (for a record player or anything else)? If the former, you may be pleased. If the latter, look elsewhere. And if you want it to be both? That's where it gets interesting. I bought this to replace an eyesore of a pre-amp with an LED light that never turns off. This looks (and sounds) a lot better. From what I understand the tubes here are purely put to use during the phono amplification stage. So don't expect a tube amp sound when using the headphone jack. Rather, you get a somewhat limp, perhaps even anemic sound over headphones. Any crackle is also a lot more noticeable and distracting over headphones, I've found, in addition to the unexciting sound. (I have a fairly new cartridge and all that, but still. Vinyl is not the cleanest medium). Also worth noting that the headphone amp isn't that powerful (I couldn't find specs for the power output, but I'd estimate it at less than 500mw based on comparisons with other gear). It'll get headphones loud enough, but it definitely feels underpowered in comparison to a modest 1W desktop amp. I don't think this is a very enjoyable product to listen to with headphones, simply put. As a pre-amp for speakers it does very well for the price. $60 certainly goes a lot further now than it did in 2014 or so when I bought my first phono pre-amp. I'm giving it 4 star with the assumption that the primary purpose of the device is to serve as a phono pre-amp, which it does well at a budget price. And the tone controls are great for analogue sources. As are the tubes. It just looks and feels fun. As a headphone amp, it'd be more like a 2.

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AstonMT

Dec 18, 2023

Verified Buyer

Solid Headphone Phono preamp

I was looking at getting the WIIM Amp in the future and need a dedicated Phono Amp which also adds the functionality of a decent headphone amp. This fits the bill and also adds a secondary input. Rear output are pre-outs on the back (not effected by volume control) and some tone control (which does colour the pre-outs) what’s not to love? The headphone part is a little underpowered. My Fostex T60RPs have to be run at max volume to get the most out of them but my 6XXs run fine in the middle of the potentiometer band no issues. Faultless for $75.

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RenaissanceRedneck

Dec 15, 2023

Verified Buyer

For the Money its Great 👍

I like this Amp and have used it with Sennheiser 58X Jubilee Open back headphones and also Koss PortaPro X headphones. The Koss have more pronounced bass with the Sennheiser's being more flat in terms of the driver response. Not sure how well this would work as a Turntable Amp, but I have it hooked up to my Workstation PC and there is not perceptible noise or humming. Great Amp for $58

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Wirt

Nov 23, 2023

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Decent for the money

As strictly a phono preamp for my main system it worked well above its price point. But as a stand alone headphone amp I am honestly not all that impressed. I currently own an older LDII++, Schitt Asgard 2, Crack w/speedball and a Woo WA2. I didn’t expect this product to compete with the Woo or the Crack, it’s not even close, but I am surprised that it falls even short of the old LDII++. It beats the Asgard, I’ve never liked that amp as it’s incredibly anemic sounding. I used it with my Senn 650’s, Beyer T1 and an old pair of Senn 598’s. The T1’s sounded best with it. It’s a good starting point for a stand alone headphone amp if you are on a tight budget but I honestly think you can do much better for not a lot more money. BUT if you are buying it strictly as a phono preamp for a full system it’s actually pretty darn good, which is why I bought it. Pleasantly surprised how well it does in that situation. Mine has one other flaw, instead of the slow start I get from all my other tube gear this one is dead silent and then all of a sudden there is a pop and the sound is there. Takes a couple minutes for it to do this so I am most likely going to send it back. I think this almost has to be not right as I would t think the designers, even at this low price point, would want that to happen.

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Edgeofthecity

Dec 23, 2023

WirtI'm lucky enough to not have any issues with popping. I try to give it 10 or 20 minutes to warm up but even if I give it 5 I haven't had any problems. Guess I got a good unit or have been lucky so far. The Woo WA2 is such a gorgeous amp. Unfortunately it's way out of my budget. Any more budget recommendation for a tube amp? I'd love an OTL in theory but practically would prefer something that works better across a wider impedance range.

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Wirt

Dec 31, 2023

EdgeofthecityAs far as budget I like Little Dot, mine is YEARS old and has been a really nice solid amp. I’ve trued just about every headphone I’ve owned and really have never been disappointed. not sure however if current models as I purchased the Woo and Crack and really never went back aside from the xduo here. It is now back on the box, it’s just so underwhelming.

ngInstance

Keyboard Club Member

Nov 21, 2023

Verified Buyer

First Tube Amp

I am using this at work as a headphone amp from laptop audio jacks an alternative to a schiit mangi 2 that I had been using for years. My unrefined ears cannot really tell if there is difference in output quality between the two but I do like that it has the ability to adjust the bass and treble levels. Overall, and definitely for the price, I am happy with it so far.

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KirinX

Sep 23, 2023

Verified Buyer

Solid phono preamp

It's true; The build quality is quite lacking in terms of both the socket and knob alignment, as well as having fairly sharp metal edges on the knobs. It's not a big deal, nothing dangerous so far as I can tell. But in terms of the chassis itself and overall quality beyond the previously mentioned inaccuracies and lack of refinement, it's not built poorly. The headphone amp is adequate but not great. It removes soundstage and the tonality becomes a bit wooden. Good for the price when you consider the other feature, the phono preamp. The phono preamp is where this thing punches above its weight. Very decent soundstage, and does a good job of preserving the existing tonality while adding some tube-ness (tube-ocity?). As it handles MC as well as MM cartridges, it's become my main phono stage, replacing a Moon 110LP v2 that perhaps just didn't have synergy with my setup, considering how well regarded the Moon is. I'll one day move past the xduoo of course but right now it's done exactly what I hoped it would. I'd recommend this for its value or as a secondary system's phono stage and head amp.

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