Fosi Audio SK02vsxDuoo TA-22
A detailed side-by-side comparison of the Fosi Audio SK02 and xDuoo TA-22 — two popular dacs in the Chinese HiFi space.
Specifications
Spec
Fosi Audio SK02
xDuoo TA-22
Chipset
ESS ES9038Q2M
Dual ESS ES9038Q2M
Inputs
USB-C, Optical
USB, Optical, Coaxial, Bluetooth 5.1 (LDAC)
Outputs
3.5mm SE, 4.4mm Balanced, 3.5mm AUX/Pre-out
XLR (Balanced), 4.4mm Balanced, 6.35mm SE, RCA (Pre-out)
Power
1100mW @ 32Ω (Balanced)
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Features
High/Low Gain, PCM/DSD Indicators, Optical Input
3000mW Output Power, MQA Support, Large OLED Display
Tubes
—
2 × 12AU7 (Rollable)
Remote Control
✗
✗
Tube Stage
✗
✓
Headphone Amp
✓
✓
Price (estimated)
Price
~$99
~$489
Difference
~$390.00 cheaper (Fosi Audio SK02)
Things to Know
Fosi Audio SK02
- ⚠No dedicated power switch; long-press the volume knob to turn on/off.
- ⚠The volume status light flashes to indicate level changes, which some find annoying.
- ⚠Form factor is tall and narrow; light weight means it can tip over if using heavy cables.
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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