Aiyima T8vsTopping L70
A detailed side-by-side comparison of the Aiyima T8 and Topping L70 — two popular preamps in the Chinese HiFi space.
Specifications
Spec
Aiyima T8
Topping L70
Tubes
6N3 (Replaceable)
—
Dac
ESS9018K2M
—
Inputs
Optical, USB, Coax, RCA, Bluetooth
XLR (Balanced), RCA
Outputs
RCA (Pre-out), 6.35mm Headphone
XLR Pre-out, RCA Pre-out, 4.4mm/XLR/6.35mm Headphone
Features
Remote Control, OLED Display
Relay Volume Control, Remote Control, Ground Loop Switch
Topology
—
NFCA (Nested Feedback Composite Amplifier)
Remote Control
✓
✓
Tube Stage
✓
✗
Phono Stage
✗
✗
Headphone Amp
✓
✓
Price (estimated)
Price
~$80
~$279
Difference
~$199.00 cheaper (Aiyima T8)
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.
Topping L70
- ⚠Rear panel is extremely crowded; thick XLR cables can be difficult to unplug.
- ⚠The 'clicking' sound of the volume relays is audible inside the chassis when changing volume (normal but surprising to new users).
- ⚠Display menu system is somewhat cryptic (abbreviations like 'H-G' for High Gain).
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