Fosi Audio SK01vsSingxer SA-1 V2
A detailed side-by-side comparison of the Fosi Audio SK01 and Singxer SA-1 V2 — two popular preamps in the Chinese HiFi space.
Specifications
Spec
Fosi Audio SK01
Singxer SA-1 V2
Tubes
—
—
Topology
Solid State Op-Amp
Fully Balanced Discrete
Inputs
3.5mm Line In
XLR, RCA
Outputs
3.5mm Line Out, 3.5mm/6.35mm Headphone
XLR Pre-out, RCA Pre-out, Balanced Headphone
Features
Hardware Loudness Switch, 3-Band EQ, High/Low Gain
Gain Switch (Low/High), Output Impedance Switch (Z)
Class
—
A
Remote Control
✗
✗
Tube Stage
✗
✗
Phono Stage
✗
✗
Headphone Amp
✓
✓
Price (estimated)
Price
~$70
~$599
Difference
~$529.00 cheaper (Fosi Audio SK01)
Things to Know
Fosi Audio SK01
- ⚠Built-in battery is unnecessary for a desktop unit and will eventually degrade/fail.
- ⚠Input is limited to a single 3.5mm jack (no RCA inputs without adapter).
- ⚠Form factor is tall and narrow, making it easy to tip over when heavy cables are attached.
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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