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Eversolo DMP-A6vsxDuoo TA-22

A detailed side-by-side comparison of the Eversolo DMP-A6 and xDuoo TA-22 — two popular dacs in the Chinese HiFi space.

Specifications

Spec
Eversolo DMP-A6
xDuoo TA-22
Chipset
Dual ESS ES9038Q2M
Dual ESS ES9038Q2M
Inputs
WiFi, Ethernet, USB-C, Optical, Coaxial, Bluetooth
USB, Optical, Coaxial, Bluetooth 5.1 (LDAC)
Outputs
XLR, RCA, HDMI (Audio)
XLR (Balanced), 4.4mm Balanced, 6.35mm SE, RCA (Pre-out)
Features
6-inch Touchscreen, M.2 SSD Slot (Internal Storage), Roon Ready
3000mW Output Power, MQA Support, Large OLED Display
Tubes
2 × 12AU7 (Rollable)
Remote Control
Tube Stage
Headphone Amp

Price (estimated)

Price
~$1200
~$489
Difference
~$711.00 cheaper (xDuoo TA-22)

Things to Know

Eversolo DMP-A6

  • Does not come with a physical remote control (app control or optional purchase).
  • Internal DAC is excellent, but the unit is often used purely as a streamer transport for even higher-end DACs.
  • Boot-up time is slower than a simple DAC (runs a modified Android OS).

xDuoo TA-22

  • The unit runs quite hot due to the Class A buffer stage; requires ventilation.
  • Some users report a slight audible noise floor with extremely sensitive IEMs.
  • The volume knob controls digital volume, not analog, which some purists dislike.

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