SMSL DL200vsxDuoo TA-22
A detailed side-by-side comparison of the SMSL DL200 and xDuoo TA-22 — two popular dacs in the Chinese HiFi space.
Specifications
Spec
SMSL DL200
xDuoo TA-22
Chipset
ESS ES9039Q2M
Dual ESS ES9038Q2M
Inputs
USB-C, Optical, Coaxial, Bluetooth
USB, Optical, Coaxial, Bluetooth 5.1 (LDAC)
Outputs
6.35mm SE, 4.4mm Balanced, RCA, TRS Balanced Line Out
XLR (Balanced), 4.4mm Balanced, 6.35mm SE, RCA (Pre-out)
Features
MQA-CD Decoding, 7 Filters, Remote Control
3000mW Output Power, MQA Support, Large OLED Display
Tubes
—
2 × 12AU7 (Rollable)
Remote Control
✓
✗
Tube Stage
✗
✓
Headphone Amp
✓
✓
Price (estimated)
Price
~$189
~$489
Difference
~$300.00 cheaper (SMSL DL200)
Things to Know
SMSL DL200
- ⚠Menu system via the 7-segment display is cryptic and hard to memorize.
- ⚠Headphone output jacks are on the front, but line-out switching requires the remote or menu diving.
- ⚠Some units exhibit a 'pop' sound when switching sample rates (firmware dependent).
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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