Aiyima T8vsDouk Audio T3 PLUS
A detailed side-by-side comparison of the Aiyima T8 and Douk Audio T3 PLUS — two popular preamps in the Chinese HiFi space.
Specifications
Spec
Aiyima T8
Douk Audio T3 PLUS
Tubes
6N3 (Replaceable)
6A2 × 2
Dac
ESS9018K2M
—
Inputs
Optical, USB, Coax, RCA, Bluetooth
Phono (MM) RCA
Outputs
RCA (Pre-out), 6.35mm Headphone
RCA
Features
Remote Control, OLED Display
Ground Post, Metal Chassis
Topology
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Phono Preamp (MM)
Remote Control
✓
✗
Tube Stage
✓
✓
Phono Stage
✗
✓
Headphone Amp
✓
✓
Price (estimated)
Price
~$80
~$75
Difference
~$5.00 cheaper (Douk Audio T3 PLUS)
Things to Know
Aiyima T8
- ⚠Headphone output output impedance is not specified but struggles with very low impedance IEMs.
- ⚠The tube is difficult to roll (change) due to the chassis design.
- ⚠RCA output level is slightly lower than standard 2V line level.
Douk Audio T3 PLUS
- ⚠The 6A2 tubes are less common than the 5654W/6J1 family, making tube rolling slightly more difficult.
- ⚠No volume control; it is a fixed-gain phono stage.
- ⚠Included power supply is a basic switching wall wart that can introduce noise.
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