xDuoo XQ-60: Bluetooth 6.0 DAC with AM/FM Radio

xDuoo XQ-60 DAC with Bluetooth and radio (Image: xDuoo)

The xDuoo XQ-60 was launched today (October 1) in mainland China. The XQ-60 is designed to provide multiple connectivity options for both wireless and wired audio transmission. It can receive audio via AM/FM radio, Bluetooth, and USB and deliver audio through RCA, optical, and coaxial outputs. Full details of this new xDuoo release are provided below.

XQ-60 brings greater flexibility to your desktop audio system

The XQ-60 expands the options available for music playback. xDuoo has incorporated a Bluetooth antenna that allows a smartphone or tablet to transmit audio wirelessly and play tracks from streaming apps. For those seeking higher sound quality, the XQ-60 also supports a wired USB connection to a computer (PC) or smartphone.

For audio output, an amplifier or a powered speaker can be connected through the RCA outputs. In addition, for users who prefer to bypass the XQ-60’s internal DAC, digital outputs (coaxial and optical) allow connection to an external DAC.

Input and output connections on the rear panel of the xDuoo XQ-60 (Image: xDuoo)

Finally, the device can receive AM and FM radio signals and route the audio to speakers, amplifiers, and external DACs. This provides multiple audio transmission options, allowing users to listen to music in their preferred configuration. The following sections explain how to control the XQ-60’s functions and view information on its display.

Display for viewing information

The XQ-60 features a 1.9-inch display that makes it easier to identify the input and output currently in use. It also displays music playback information, including the track title, artist, sample rate, and Bluetooth codec in use.

Remote control for easier operation

There is no need to get up from the couch to switch between Bluetooth, USB, and radio; these functions can be accessed using the XQ-60’s infrared remote control. The remote also allows users to select the output used to send audio to a speaker, amplifier, or DAC. In addition, it includes play/pause, skip forward, skip backward, and volume buttons for controlling music playback.

Infrared remote control for the xDuoo XQ-60 (Image: xDuoo)

xDuoo XQ-60: Specifications

• Analog inputs: Radio
• Analog outputs: RCA
• Battery: None
• Bluetooth: 6.0
• DAC chip: Cirrus Logic CS43198
• Digital inputs: Bluetooth and USB
• Digital outputs: Coaxial and optical
• Display: 1.9-inch color screen
• Power supply: USB-C (5 V DC)
• Radio: AM/FM
• Remote control: Infrared (included in the box)
• Supported Bluetooth codecs: LDAC, aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBC, LC3, and aptX Lite

Release, pricing, and availability

The xDuoo XQ-60 is now available in mainland China for 799 yuan (approximately US$119.17). International pricing and a release date have not yet been announced. This article will be updated as new information becomes available.