Fosi Audio K5 ProvsxDuoo TA-22
A detailed side-by-side comparison of the Fosi Audio K5 Pro and xDuoo TA-22 — two popular dacs in the Chinese HiFi space.
Specifications
Spec
Fosi Audio K5 Pro
xDuoo TA-22
Chipset
Texas Instruments NE5532 (Op-Amp)
Dual ESS ES9038Q2M
Inputs
USB-C, Optical, Coaxial, 3.5mm Mic In
USB, Optical, Coaxial, Bluetooth 5.1 (LDAC)
Outputs
6.35mm Headphone, RCA Line Out
XLR (Balanced), 4.4mm Balanced, 6.35mm SE, RCA (Pre-out)
Features
Microphone Input, Tone Controls, PS5 Compatible
3000mW Output Power, MQA Support, Large OLED Display
Tubes
—
2 × 12AU7 (Rollable)
Remote Control
✗
✗
Tube Stage
✗
✓
Headphone Amp
✓
✓
Price (estimated)
Price
~$54
~$489
Difference
~$435.00 cheaper (Fosi Audio K5 Pro)
Things to Know
Fosi Audio K5 Pro
- ⚠Microphone input has no gain control; volume depends entirely on the OS/Console settings.
- ⚠The internal DAC is limited to 24-bit/96kHz, which is lower than most audiophile competitors.
- ⚠Tone controls can introduce distortion if cranked to maximum.
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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