xDuoo - Link V2
USB DAC & Headphone AmplifierUnfortunately, even if we desire to, we won't be able to resurrect this product. The Museum is where we pay our respects to end-of-life, old, archived, but not forgotten products. This page was made with a lot of love and will live on for posterity. What to say, we're sentimental people. 😔
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Customer Reviews
Is it supported in galaxy s23??
Hey there, while it will be compatible with your device Samsung tends to face issues with external outputs, in case you face any issues with your device we recommend doing a USB debugging using a reference video, if that doesn't work for you feel free to get in touch with us and we'll help you out.
Hi guys
I bought an XDuo Link v2 2 months back and recently it started showing complaints. I wrote to headphone zone via email and within one week I got a brand new product as the issue occurred within the warranty period. Thanks to headphone zone for the hassle free experience.
This makes us really happy and we really appreciate the genuine feedback! We're glad that you have such positive thoughts about our team and the company.
Overall the product is good
Thank you for the review! we appreciate it.
Headphone zone Guru helped me choose xDuoo Link V2. Very happy and satisfied with the purchase. All instruments and sounds can be discerned. Excellent performance.
Hey Arun, thank you so much for the amazing feedback! It means a lot to us. We are so happy to hear that you are loving our products and services.
I was a life long iPhone user and very content with my lightning dongle. I was “daily driving” the Avani dongle with my new Android phone and while it did a decent job, the xDuoo Link V2 was clearly a worthy upgrade. I’d go as far as to say that I prefer it over my Apple lightning dongle. Probably because the highs aren’t as harsh on these.
P. S. Guys, please preserve your listening by listening at respectable volumes. We're not as invincible as we might think. Cheers.
Hey Hariprasad, thank you so much for the great review and we are glad you are enjoying it!
This simple cute DAC has awesome sound. I enjoy it every day.
Hey there, thanks a lot for this lovely review and we are glad you are enjoying it! Keep the music playing.
Xduoo link v2 is simply amazing for its price. The build quality is amazing and the performance is also simply superb for its price. I mean I compared it with the Apple dongle and Samsung's dongle. It's clearly wider in sound stage and slightly more detailed sound presentation than those. I mean if you are into Hi-Fi music definitely recommended I paired it with moon drop Aria. It supports DSD music. Up to 128 I think which very important future. It also works well with USB audio player Pro the usb audio player detects the dongle and bypasses the Android default output to dongle output, I am overall very satisfied with this product for the money. What it offers is a grade simply buy this one if you are in budget range of 3000 or 3500. But if your budget is 7000 are above? My recommendation is UA2 or UA3. I also should appreciate the headphone zone for the decent packing. This is my second purchase in the headphone zone. I always trust them. The only people in India who delivers on time and quality packing. I can trust them. Blindly if I want to buy three lakh headphones or 4 lakh headphones I simply go to headphone zone and order them.
Thanks a lot for your detailed and genuine feedback, we're glad that you have such positive thoughts about the product and we'll share your thoughts with the brand as well. It'll also help our fellow customers to make the right choice!
Giving this 4.5 as compared to CXPRO. Good DAC. With the CS43131, there is sound improvement when paired with my galaxy smartphone. Details and intricacies are definitive. Clear and crisp sound. On windows too, there are sound improvements as compared to AVANI, Abigail.
However, I must say I observed that the sound needs to be crancked up to more than 50% to see any audible difference.
As compared to CXPro, the default volume is low. But there is clarity and I could hear the instrument separation easily.
This is more neutralish and not Bass oriented. Atleast for my ears this appears so.
A good buy nonetheless. Happy customer.
Thanks to Headphonezone for making this available and super fast delivery.
HPZ is the go to place for me for my all audio requirements. Peace of mind and assurance.
This makes us really happy and we really appreciate the genuine feedback! We're glad that you have such positive thoughts about our team and the company.
Chi-Fi
Excellence
Ideal for
Commuting
Ideal for Audiophiles
Best Suited for Portable Use
DAC Chip
You may not even realise it, but most of us use a digital-to-analogue converter (commonly known as a DAC) daily. Built into your computers, tablets and smartphones, a DAC is fundamental to unlocking the convenience of digital music. Any device that acts as a digital sound source will need a DAC to convert digital audio to analog. A DAC converts the digital information stored in “0s and 1s” into an analog signal that's passed to speakers or headphones and ultimately our ear. In short, DACs play a large part in making digital music hearable.
While this technical process is undoubtedly impressive, the DAC embedded into your smartphones or laptops is nowhere good enough to listen to your favourite music recordings in high quality. So, if you want to listen to music in high quality, an external DAC is essential to allow headphones or speakers to perform at their potential. An external DAC, first and foremost, will improve audio quality dramatically.
80mW @ 32Ω
Power Output
Metal
Build
Pair with Laptop via USB
A majority of people use a laptop as the primary source device to listen to music or watch movies. Since the laptop is an essential part of the audio chain there are headphones and devices designed to work a laptop or computer system flawlessly. With the availability of USB connectivity, it becomes easier to pair various devices like an Amp, DAC or even headphones without worrying about drivers or any additional piece of software.
Super Lightweight
Design
Volume Controls
DESCRIPTION
HIGH-PERFORMANCE USB DAC AND AMP DESIGNED FOR PHONES AND PC’S
xDuoo Link V2 is the latest USB DAC and headphone amplifier designed for use with phones with low power consumption and high performance. A professional power amplifier is built-in and Link V2 can dynamically self-adapt the output to the impedance of the connected earphones. It will intelligently adjust the output power according to the impedance of the connected earphone to avoid over-driving and loud sound. In this way, your earphones and ears are well taken care of and protected. Link V2 uses a USB adapter and is connected with a computer using the USB port and offers plug and play compatibility with macOS, Windows 7/8/10/11 and Linux operating system.
EQUIPPED WITH CIRRUS LOGIC DECODING CHIP TO DELIVER HI-RES AUDIO
xDuoo Link V2 features a Cirrus Logic CS43131 decoding chip that can support PCM decoding up to 32bit/384kHZ and DSD256 while ordinary mobile can only decode up to 16bit/48kHz audio. Moreover, with this high-performance chip Link V2 can present more details, actual tonal quality and high definition audio. Link V2 conforms to Hi-Res Audio standards while supporting up to 32bit/384 kHz and DSD256 audio input. The SNR reaches 125dB, which improves the sound quality of mobile output.
NO BATTERY DESIGN WITH HANDY INLINE CONTROLS FOR CONVENIENCE
xDuoo Link V2 adopts a no-battery design to avoid any issue with the connected devices. Link V2, when connected to your cellphone will only consume a small amount of power as it features a low power consumption architecture. It works on a low current, so you won't have to worry about draining your phone's battery. xDuoo Link V2 has been designed considering many aspects of usage and features inline controls to reach for the most commonly used functions. You will find a Play/Pause key on the Link V2 along with Volume keys to quickly adjust the volume without having to reach for your phone.
LIGHTWEIGHT AND COMPACT DESIGN. COMES IN 3 DISTINCT COLOURS
xDuoo Link V2 processes and designs aluminium alloy shells by using CNC machining with a fashionable and compact appearance. Utilising the CNC process the Link V2 weighs only 15g, and its size is the same as a USB thumb drive. It is very convenient to carry and use and is the ideal choice for office and commuting and is the gospel of mobile music enthusiasts. Along with its compact and lightweight design, the xDuoo Link V2 comes in three colours to choose from - Red, Grey and Blue.
SPECS
| DAC CHIP | CS43131 |
| OUTPUT POWER | 80mW @ 32Ω |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 20Hz~20KHz (±0.5dB) |
| THD+N | 0.0018% @1kHz |
| SNR | 125dB |
| SUPPORT SAMPLING RATE | PCM: 16~32bit/44.1kHz~384kHz DSD: 64/128/256 |
| CROSSTALK | ≥ 77dB |
| AUTOMATIC POWER ADJUSTMENT | Yes |
| INPUT INTERFACE | Type-C |
| OUTPUT INTERFACE | 3.5mm |
| MICROPHONE PASS-THROUGH | Not supported |
| LENGTH OF USB CABLE | 90mm |
| SIZE | 60 x 13 x 7.2mm |
| WEIGHT | 13g |
| BOX CONTENTS | 1. xDuoo Link V2 |
| 2. User Manual |
HIGH-PERFORMANCE USB DAC AND AMP DESIGNED FOR PHONES AND PC’S
xDuoo Link V2 is the latest USB DAC and headphone amplifier designed for use with phones with low power consumption and high performance. A professional power amplifier is built-in and Link V2 can dynamically self-adapt the output to the impedance of the connected earphones. It will intelligently adjust the output power according to the impedance of the connected earphone to avoid over-driving and loud sound. In this way, your earphones and ears are well taken care of and protected. Link V2 uses a USB adapter and is connected with a computer using the USB port and offers plug and play compatibility with macOS, Windows 7/8/10/11 and Linux operating system.
EQUIPPED WITH CIRRUS LOGIC DECODING CHIP TO DELIVER HI-RES AUDIO
xDuoo Link V2 features a Cirrus Logic CS43131 decoding chip that can support PCM decoding up to 32bit/384kHZ and DSD256 while ordinary mobile can only decode up to 16bit/48kHz audio. Moreover, with this high-performance chip Link V2 can present more details, actual tonal quality and high definition audio. Link V2 conforms to Hi-Res Audio standards while supporting up to 32bit/384 kHz and DSD256 audio input. The SNR reaches 125dB, which improves the sound quality of mobile output.
NO BATTERY DESIGN WITH HANDY INLINE CONTROLS FOR CONVENIENCE
xDuoo Link V2 adopts a no-battery design to avoid any issue with the connected devices. Link V2, when connected to your cellphone will only consume a small amount of power as it features a low power consumption architecture. It works on a low current, so you won't have to worry about draining your phone's battery. xDuoo Link V2 has been designed considering many aspects of usage and features inline controls to reach for the most commonly used functions. You will find a Play/Pause key on the Link V2 along with Volume keys to quickly adjust the volume without having to reach for your phone.
LIGHTWEIGHT AND COMPACT DESIGN. COMES IN 3 DISTINCT COLOURS
xDuoo Link V2 processes and designs aluminium alloy shells by using CNC machining with a fashionable and compact appearance. Utilising the CNC process the Link V2 weighs only 15g, and its size is the same as a USB thumb drive. It is very convenient to carry and use and is the ideal choice for office and commuting and is the gospel of mobile music enthusiasts. Along with its compact and lightweight design, the xDuoo Link V2 comes in three colours to choose from - Red, Grey and Blue.
| DAC CHIP | CS43131 |
| OUTPUT POWER | 80mW @ 32Ω |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 20Hz~20KHz (±0.5dB) |
| THD+N | 0.0018% @1kHz |
| SNR | 125dB |
| SUPPORT SAMPLING RATE | PCM: 16~32bit/44.1kHz~384kHz DSD: 64/128/256 |
| CROSSTALK | ≥ 77dB |
| AUTOMATIC POWER ADJUSTMENT | Yes |
| INPUT INTERFACE | Type-C |
| OUTPUT INTERFACE | 3.5mm |
| MICROPHONE PASS-THROUGH | Not supported |
| LENGTH OF USB CABLE | 90mm |
| SIZE | 60 x 13 x 7.2mm |
| WEIGHT | 13g |
| BOX CONTENTS | 1. xDuoo Link V2 |
| 2. User Manual |
Don't sweat it, this
xDuoo - Link V2 comes with a 1 Year warranty
from xDuoo that covers manufacturing defects.
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