Douk Audio P1vsTopping Pre90
A detailed side-by-side comparison of the Douk Audio P1 and Topping Pre90 — two popular preamps in the Chinese HiFi space.
Specifications
Spec
Douk Audio P1
Topping Pre90
Tubes
Jan5654W × 2
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Inputs
RCA, Bluetooth 5.0, USB
XLR (Balanced), RCA
Outputs
RCA, 3.5mm Headphone
XLR, RCA
Features
Tone Control Bypass, VU Meter (Screen based), AptX HD
Relay Volume Control, Remote Control, Optional Input Extender (Ext90)
Topology
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Solid State / NFCA Modules
S/N Ratio
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124dB
Remote Control
✗
✓
Tube Stage
✓
✗
Phono Stage
✗
✗
Headphone Amp
✓
✗
Price (estimated)
Price
~$99
~$309
Difference
~$210.00 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 Pre90
- ⚠Input impedance is relatively low (10kΩ balanced), which may not pair well with some vintage tube sources.
- ⚠Remote control range is narrow and requires precise pointing.
- ⚠Sound can be perceived as 'lean' or 'dry' by those used to colored preamps.
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