SMSL SU-1vsxDuoo TA-22
A detailed side-by-side comparison of the SMSL SU-1 and xDuoo TA-22 — two popular dacs in the Chinese HiFi space.
Specifications
Spec
SMSL SU-1
xDuoo TA-22
Chipset
AKM AK4493S
Dual ESS ES9038Q2M
Inputs
USB-C, Optical, Coaxial
USB, Optical, Coaxial, Bluetooth 5.1 (LDAC)
Outputs
RCA
XLR (Balanced), 4.4mm Balanced, 6.35mm SE, RCA (Pre-out)
PCM
32-bit / 768kHz
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Features
MQA Decoding, Bus Powered, Metal Chassis
3000mW Output Power, MQA Support, Large OLED Display
Tubes
—
2 × 12AU7 (Rollable)
Remote Control
✗
✗
Tube Stage
✗
✓
Headphone Amp
✗
✓
Price (estimated)
Price
~$85
~$489
Difference
~$404.00 cheaper (SMSL SU-1)
Things to Know
SMSL SU-1
- ⚠No remote control or screen; input switching is a simple button on the front.
- ⚠No balanced outputs (RCA only).
- ⚠Lightweight chassis can easily be pulled off a desk by 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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