xDuoo TA-10R Tube DAC/Amp (Apos Certified Refurbished)

All-in-one powerhouse  The xDuoo TA-10R is a desktop DAC/Amp with a totally upgraded chipset, optical and coaxial inputs, DOP64 support, plus a striking red exterior. As a DAC/amp, this unit can both decode digital files and amplify them for headphones, making it a great purchase for anyone looking for an all-in-one desktop solution. Warm tube sound Most modern solid state amps reduce distortion beyond the threshold of human hearing. Tube amps, on the other hand, add distortion. So why would anyone want one? Many people love the quality of the distortion that tube amps add. They can pare back some of the shrillness and extension of the upper-end, and boost the mids and bass for an altogether warmer sound.  Swap tubes for different sound signatures One of the joys of tube amp ownership is that the tubes can be swapped out for other tubes. Each tube has a different sound signature, adding or subtracting qualities like warmth, detail, and soundstage. It’s a fun way to play with the sound