SMSL D-6svsxDuoo TA-22
A detailed side-by-side comparison of the SMSL D-6s and xDuoo TA-22 — two popular dacs in the Chinese HiFi space.
Specifications
Spec
SMSL D-6s
xDuoo TA-22
Chipset
ESS ES9039Q2M
Dual ESS ES9038Q2M
Inputs
USB-C, Optical, Coaxial, Bluetooth 5.1 (LDAC)
USB, Optical, Coaxial, Bluetooth 5.1 (LDAC)
Outputs
XLR (Balanced), RCA
XLR (Balanced), 4.4mm Balanced, 6.35mm SE, RCA (Pre-out)
Features
Remote Control, Sound Color Modes, 5V/2.4V Output Switch
3000mW Output Power, MQA Support, Large OLED Display
Tubes
—
2 × 12AU7 (Rollable)
Remote Control
✓
✗
Tube Stage
✗
✓
Headphone Amp
✗
✓
Price (estimated)
Price
~$199
~$489
Difference
~$290.00 cheaper (SMSL D-6s)
Things to Know
SMSL D-6s
- ⚠The display is a simple 7-segment LED, which looks dated compared to OLED screens.
- ⚠The 'Sound Color' modes are very subtle and barely audible to most users.
- ⚠Bluetooth antenna is plastic and feels a bit cheap.
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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