Douk Audio P1vsTopping L70
A detailed side-by-side comparison of the Douk Audio P1 and Topping L70 — two popular preamps in the Chinese HiFi space.
Specifications
Spec
Douk Audio P1
Topping L70
Tubes
Jan5654W × 2
—
Inputs
RCA, Bluetooth 5.0, USB
XLR (Balanced), RCA
Outputs
RCA, 3.5mm Headphone
XLR Pre-out, RCA Pre-out, 4.4mm/XLR/6.35mm Headphone
Features
Tone Control Bypass, VU Meter (Screen based), AptX HD
Relay Volume Control, Remote Control, Ground Loop Switch
Topology
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NFCA (Nested Feedback Composite Amplifier)
Remote Control
✗
✓
Tube Stage
✓
✗
Phono Stage
✗
✗
Headphone Amp
✓
✓
Price (estimated)
Price
~$99
~$279
Difference
~$180.00 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.
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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