Little Dot MKII vs xDuoo TA-26 OTL tube headphone amplifier overview + comparison

[@progrocker84]

Thanks for such a thorough review.

[@johnreeves8156]

I enjoyed watching your side by side comparison with The X Duo ta26, and the Little Dot MK2. I've owned the MK2 for about 6 years now. Always looking to improve headphone sound. I noticed that the X Duoo ta26 is different from whats available from amazon. Not a deal-breaker by any stretch of the imagination, just easier to get to the power switch. Definitely interested in the Sound Stage aspect. Thanks again for the heads up

[@geardawg1358]

There are two different one is a 26, the other is a 26S, main difference is the added a balanced output, and moved the switch to the back.

[@meh-hair-Vaughn]

Do you think that the xDuoo TA-26 is a good first tube amp?
I've never owned a tube amp before and am looking for an inexpensive option to start down my tube journey (don't want to go all in by spending $$$$ just yet since I'm not sure if I'll like the tube sound signature).
For reference, I have the Sennheiser HD 660 S2 (think HD 650 but with more pronounced bass), as well as the Chord Mojo 2 DAC/Amp, with which I plan to use a 3.5mm to RCA cable to feed into the tube amp.
Cheers!
PS: Great video.

[@aznsensation44]

Yes I think it's a good tube amp to start with it will give you many of the warm organic tones associated with tube amps

[@MuzdokOfficial]

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