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Douk Audio P1vsSingxer SA-1 V2

A detailed side-by-side comparison of the Douk Audio P1 and Singxer SA-1 V2 — two popular preamps in the Chinese HiFi space.

Specifications

Spec
Douk Audio P1
Singxer SA-1 V2
Tubes
Jan5654W × 2
Inputs
RCA, Bluetooth 5.0, USB
XLR, RCA
Outputs
RCA, 3.5mm Headphone
XLR Pre-out, RCA Pre-out, Balanced Headphone
Features
Tone Control Bypass, VU Meter (Screen based), AptX HD
Gain Switch (Low/High), Output Impedance Switch (Z)
Class
A
Topology
Fully Balanced Discrete
Remote Control
Tube Stage
Phono Stage
Headphone Amp

Price (estimated)

Price
~$99
~$599
Difference
~$500.00 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.

Singxer SA-1 V2

  • No remote control (major downside for living room use).
  • Gain switches are located on the bottom of the unit.
  • Volume knob is analog; slight channel imbalance possible at very lowest levels (first 5%).

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