Douk Audio T3 PLUSvsTopping L70
A detailed side-by-side comparison of the Douk Audio T3 PLUS and Topping L70 — two popular preamps in the Chinese HiFi space.
Specifications
Spec
Douk Audio T3 PLUS
Topping L70
Tubes
6A2 × 2
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Topology
Phono Preamp (MM)
NFCA (Nested Feedback Composite Amplifier)
Inputs
Phono (MM) RCA
XLR (Balanced), RCA
Outputs
RCA
XLR Pre-out, RCA Pre-out, 4.4mm/XLR/6.35mm Headphone
Features
Ground Post, Metal Chassis
Relay Volume Control, Remote Control, Ground Loop Switch
Remote Control
✗
✓
Tube Stage
✓
✗
Phono Stage
✓
✗
Headphone Amp
✓
✓
Price (estimated)
Price
~$75
~$279
Difference
~$204.00 cheaper (Douk Audio T3 PLUS)
Things to Know
Douk Audio T3 PLUS
- ⚠The 6A2 tubes are less common than the 5654W/6J1 family, making tube rolling slightly more difficult.
- ⚠No volume control; it is a fixed-gain phono stage.
- ⚠Included power supply is a basic switching wall wart that can introduce noise.
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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