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Singxer SA-1 V2vsTopping L70

A detailed side-by-side comparison of the Singxer SA-1 V2 and Topping L70 — two popular preamps in the Chinese HiFi space.

Specifications

Spec
Singxer SA-1 V2
Topping L70
Tubes
—
—
Class
A
—
Topology
Fully Balanced Discrete
NFCA (Nested Feedback Composite Amplifier)
Inputs
XLR, RCA
XLR (Balanced), RCA
Outputs
XLR Pre-out, RCA Pre-out, Balanced Headphone
XLR Pre-out, RCA Pre-out, 4.4mm/XLR/6.35mm Headphone
Features
Gain Switch (Low/High), Output Impedance Switch (Z)
Relay Volume Control, Remote Control, Ground Loop Switch
Remote Control
✗
✓
Tube Stage
✗
✗
Phono Stage
✗
✗
Headphone Amp
✓
✓

Price (estimated)

Price
~$599
~$279
Difference
~$320.00 cheaper (Topping L70)

Things to Know

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%).

Topping L70

  • ⚠Rear panel is extremely crowded; thick XLR cables can be difficult to unplug.
  • ⚠The 'clicking' sound of the volume relays is audible inside the chassis when changing volume (normal but surprising to new users).
  • ⚠Display menu system is somewhat cryptic (abbreviations like 'H-G' for High Gain).

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