Douk Audio P1vsFosi Audio P3
A detailed side-by-side comparison of the Douk Audio P1 and Fosi Audio P3 — two popular preamps in the Chinese HiFi space.
Specifications
Spec
Douk Audio P1
Fosi Audio P3
Tubes
Jan5654W × 2
5654W × 2 (Replaceable with 6J1, 6AK5, EF95)
Inputs
RCA, Bluetooth 5.0, USB
RCA, Bluetooth 5.1
Outputs
RCA, 3.5mm Headphone
RCA, 3.5mm Headphone, 3.5mm Aux
Features
Tone Control Bypass, VU Meter (Screen based), AptX HD
Bass/Treble Tone Controls, Reset Button for Tone Defeat
Topology
—
Hybrid Tube Preamp
Remote Control
✗
✗
Tube Stage
✓
✓
Phono Stage
✗
✗
Headphone Amp
✓
✓
Price (estimated)
Price
~$99
~$79
Difference
~$20.00 cheaper (Fosi Audio P3)
Things to Know
Douk Audio P1
- ⚠The 'screen' VU meter is small and purely decorative.
- ⚠USB input is legacy (limited resolution compared to dedicated DACs).
- ⚠Knobs can feel a bit crowded on the front faceplate.
Fosi Audio P3
- ⚠Bluetooth input is always active/discoverable if not connected.
- ⚠Tube socket is tight; swapping tubes requires care to avoid bending pins.
- ⚠No remote control.
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