Douk Audio T3 PLUSvsTopping Pre90
A detailed side-by-side comparison of the Douk Audio T3 PLUS and Topping Pre90 — two popular preamps in the Chinese HiFi space.
Specifications
Spec
Douk Audio T3 PLUS
Topping Pre90
Tubes
6A2 × 2
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Topology
Phono Preamp (MM)
Solid State / NFCA Modules
Inputs
Phono (MM) RCA
XLR (Balanced), RCA
Outputs
RCA
XLR, RCA
Features
Ground Post, Metal Chassis
Relay Volume Control, Remote Control, Optional Input Extender (Ext90)
S/N Ratio
—
124dB
Remote Control
✗
✓
Tube Stage
✓
✗
Phono Stage
✓
✗
Headphone Amp
✓
✗
Price (estimated)
Price
~$75
~$309
Difference
~$234.00 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 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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