xDuoo MU-605 Bluetooth DAC Review
A Bluetooth V5.1 DAC from xDuoo with two ES9018K2M chips, RCA and XLR analog outputs and AES, optical and coaxial digital outputs, listed at $152.15 in US, EU or UK specification. The page shows $179.00 crossed out.

Our verdict
It fits someone who wants a Bluetooth-fed DAC with two ES9018K2M chips and both RCA and XLR analog outputs at $152.15. Look elsewhere if you need other named inputs or listed sample rates, since the page names only Bluetooth as an input and gives no rates. The main caveat is that one paragraph names the MU-604 instead of the MU-605, so the page text is not fully reliable.
- Best for
- Buyers who want a Bluetooth DAC with RCA and XLR analog outputs and digital outputs for another DAC.
- Skip if
- You need inputs other than Bluetooth or listed sample rates.
Bluetooth V5.1 input and two ES9018K2M DAC chips sit in the xDuoo MU-605, according to its page, which lists SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX_LL, aptX_HD and LDAC formats. Analog outputs are RCA single-ended and XLR balanced, and digital outputs are AES, optical and coaxial. The housing is described as a hard aluminum alloy shell with an OLED display. It is listed at $152.15 with three options, US, EU and UK.
Options and pricing
The store's Specification choice has three values, US, EU and UK, and each is $152.15, so picking one matters only for what the label means, which the page does not explain. $179.00 appears crossed out beside the price as the store's own comparison, and we did not check it. The listing text does not list the box contents.
How it compares
The xDuoo MU-604 is the same maker at $143.65 and its listing text mentions the same ES9018K2M chip, while the xDuoo XQ-60 is $144.49 and mentions Bluetooth 6.0. The SMSL PL100 PRO costs $159 and mentions CS43131. The MU-605 is $152.15 with Bluetooth V5.1 and both RCA and XLR analog outputs listed in its own text.
Shipping
- Methods and costs. The store's shipping page offers Standard Shipping (4PX, Yanwen or Yun Express), free for most countries, and Express Shipping (DHL Express, FedEx or SF Express) at 15-50 USD depending on the country, free for orders over 270 USD in most countries (checked 2026-11-11).
- Large items. The page says headphones and desktop DAC/AMPs count as large items, for which Express is free only for orders over $499.99.
- Delivery times. It says an in-stock order ships within 3 working days, Standard takes about 2 weeks after shipping out (up to 1-3 months for some countries, and the store makes no refund for that transit time) and Express takes about 3-7 days. Festive seasons and other circumstances can change the timing.
- Taxes and fees. The buyer pays any customs, import or processing fees. The page says Standard via YunExpress is tax-inclusive for some countries, that remote areas can carry extra Express charges, and that a parcel refused or left uncollected over taxes is deducted two-way freight and may be destroyed with no refund.
- Where it ships. The page says the store can generally ship to most countries by Express and many by Standard, and to confirm Standard with the team for your country. It cannot ship to PO boxes or APO/FPO addresses and can only use Express to Hawaii. It does not name the US, Canada, the UK, Australia or New Zealand, so confirm before you pay.
- Lost parcels. If a parcel has been in transit for at least 3 months, the page offers a one-time reshipment or a full refund for orders under $50 and a 50% refund for orders above $50.
Returns and warranty
- Returns. The return page allows returning any non-customized product that is still factory sealed within 30 days of receiving it, with the buyer paying the shipping. Email [email protected] within that period; the store asks for the return to be shipped within 5 working days of the RMA instructions and in most cases processes a refund within 5 business days of inspecting it (checked 2026-11-11).
- Opened items. A product opened within the first 7 days after delivery can be returned for the price minus a restocking fee of 35% of its retail value, including when it still works properly.
- Refund or credit. The buyer can choose a refund to the original payment method (PayPal or card) or store credit; with no answer within 48 hours of confirmation the default is store credit, which can also be prioritized during promotions, final-sale events and for items 40% or more off retail.
- Not returnable. Customized products, including faceplate designs, are non-refundable, and the page says the same applies to carry cases, cables, ear tips and other accessories, "due to hygiene purposes". If one item in a package is defective, incorrect or missing, the refund or replacement covers only that item.
- Warranty. The page gives a 1-year warranty on products, excluding carry cases, ear tips and other accessories, and 3 months on cables and adapters, from the date of purchase. It covers factory defects that affect proper function, not damage from human error, negligence, accidents, dismantling, water, abuse or modification (checked 2026-11-11).
- Not covered or limited. It does not apply to items bought elsewhere (AliExpress, Amazon, local dealers and the like), prize or giveaway items, normal wear or colour change, commercial use, or items that were stolen or went missing. Coverage is limited for products 40% or more off retail, for review units and for items repaired or modified by anyone Linsoul has not authorized.
- Claims. Email [email protected] with the order number, the issue and photos and videos of the fault. The store may ask for the unit back for a replacement. It covers shipping for some defects reported within 7 days of delivery if the fault can be shown on video or photo; after 7 days the buyer ships it back. For wrong or missing items an unboxing video of the whole sealed parcel is required.
Before you buy
Linsoul says it was founded in 2016 by the Crazy HiFi team to bring Chinese HiFi makers closer to listeners worldwide, and that it now sells other makers' products alongside four brands of its own, THIEAUDIO, Kiwi Ears, ZiiGaat and Tripowin (checked 2026-11-11).
We have not read any independent review of this product or of the store. Ratings and owner reviews shown on the store's own pages are the store's and were not verified.
What we liked
- The page names two ES9018K2M DAC chips and Bluetooth V5.1 with SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX_LL, aptX_HD and LDAC listed
- Both RCA single-ended and XLR balanced analog outputs are listed
- AES, optical and coaxial digital outputs are listed for use with another DAC
- An OLED display is mentioned
- All three options cost $152.15
Worth noting
- The listing text gives no sample rates, output level or Bluetooth range
- Bluetooth is the only input the page names
- The page does not say what the US, EU and UK options change
Questions before you buy
Which Bluetooth version and codecs does the xDuoo MU-605 list?
The page lists Bluetooth V5.1 and the SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX_LL, aptX_HD and LDAC formats for transmission.
What outputs does it have?
The page lists an RCA single-ended output and an XLR balanced output for analog, and AES, optical and coaxial ports for digital output.
What are the options?
Three, labeled Specification: US, EU and UK, all at $152.15. The page does not say what the specification changes.
Can I return it if I change my mind?
The return page allows returning a non-customized product that is still factory sealed within 30 days of receiving it, with the buyer paying shipping. An opened product returned within 7 days carries a 35% restocking fee. Refunds go to the original payment method or to store credit, which is the default if you do not choose.
How long does shipping take?
The shipping page says in-stock orders ship within 3 working days. Standard Shipping takes about 2 weeks after shipping out, up to 1-3 months for some countries, and Express takes about 3-7 days. Standard is free for most countries; Express costs 15-50 USD and is free over 270 USD (over $499.99 for large items such as headphones and desktop DAC/AMPs).
Does Linsoul ship to the US, Canada, the UK, Australia and New Zealand?
The page says Linsoul can generally ship to most countries by Express and many by Standard, and to ask the team about Standard for your country. It names no restriction for the US, Canada, the UK, Australia or New Zealand, but it does not list them either, and it can only use Express to Hawaii.
What warranty does it have?
The page gives a 1-year warranty on products from the purchase date for factory defects, not for human error, accidents or modification. Coverage is limited for items 40% or more off retail and for review units, and it does not apply to items bought from other sellers.
Sources & verification
What this review is based on and the day we last read it. Specs and claims from the maker are the maker’s own; the verdict and the rating are ours.
From the store
- xDuoo MU-605 product page: specs, options and price (the buy buttons go there)Specs, options and the listed priceRead November 11, 2026
- Linsoul shipping pageStandard and Express shipping, costs and times, import taxes, lost parcels, couriers, trackingRead November 11, 2026
- Linsoul return policy and warranty page30-day returns of sealed items, 35% restocking fee on opened ones, 1-year and 3-month warranties, exclusions, how to claimRead November 11, 2026
- Linsoul support FAQThe same shipping, return and warranty rules in question form, plus order changes and cancellationsRead November 11, 2026
- About LinsoulFounded in 2016 by the Crazy HiFi team; names its own brands; the awards listed there are the store's own accountRead November 11, 2026
What we couldn’t verify
- The page says MU-604 in its OLED paragraph, a different model, so the text is not consistent about the model name.
- The page says it gives a crisp performance with improved S/N, crosstalk, THD+N and sound quality; these are the maker's claims and were not checked here.
- The listing text gives no sample rates, output level, Bluetooth range, weight or dimensions, per the page.
- We have not read an independent review of this product or the store, and the store's own ratings were not verified. We read the store's catalog description only: a specification table or image shown just on the live page was not read.
- The shipping page names no US, Canada, UK, Australia or New Zealand times or fees: its figures are general and we could not confirm them for these countries.
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