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Fosi Audio P3vsSingxer SA-1 V2

A detailed side-by-side comparison of the Fosi Audio P3 and Singxer SA-1 V2 — two popular preamps in the Chinese HiFi space.

Specifications

Spec
Fosi Audio P3
Singxer SA-1 V2
Tubes
5654W × 2 (Replaceable with 6J1, 6AK5, EF95)
Topology
Hybrid Tube Preamp
Fully Balanced Discrete
Inputs
RCA, Bluetooth 5.1
XLR, RCA
Outputs
RCA, 3.5mm Headphone, 3.5mm Aux
XLR Pre-out, RCA Pre-out, Balanced Headphone
Features
Bass/Treble Tone Controls, Reset Button for Tone Defeat
Gain Switch (Low/High), Output Impedance Switch (Z)
Class
A
Remote Control
Tube Stage
Phono Stage
Headphone Amp

Price (estimated)

Price
~$79
~$599
Difference
~$520.00 cheaper (Fosi Audio P3)

Things to Know

Fosi Audio P3

  • Bluetooth input is always active/discoverable if not connected.
  • Tube socket is tight; swapping tubes requires care to avoid bending pins.
  • No remote control.

Singxer SA-1 V2

  • No remote control (major downside for living room use).
  • Gain switches are located on the bottom of the unit.
  • Volume knob is analog; slight channel imbalance possible at very lowest levels (first 5%).

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