Douk Audio P1vsMusician Monoceros
A detailed side-by-side comparison of the Douk Audio P1 and Musician Monoceros — two popular preamps in the Chinese HiFi space.
Specifications
Spec
Douk Audio P1
Musician Monoceros
Tubes
Jan5654W × 2
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Inputs
RCA, Bluetooth 5.0, USB
2 × XLR, 1 × RCA
Outputs
RCA, 3.5mm Headphone
XLR, RCA
Features
Tone Control Bypass, VU Meter (Screen based), AptX HD
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Topology
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Class A Discrete
Volume
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R-2R Resistor Ladder (60 steps)
Weight
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7 kg
Remote Control
✗
✓
Tube Stage
✓
✗
Phono Stage
✗
✗
Headphone Amp
✓
✗
Price (estimated)
Price
~$99
~$1169
Difference
~$1070.00 cheaper (Douk Audio P1)
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.
Musician Monoceros
- ⚠Volume relays make a clicking sound when adjusting level (normal for R2R but can be surprising).
- ⚠Runs warm due to Class A operation.
- ⚠Display is retro LED style which some find outdated compared to OLED.
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