Topping D50 IIIvsxDuoo TA-22
A detailed side-by-side comparison of the Topping D50 III and xDuoo TA-22 — two popular dacs in the Chinese HiFi space.
Specifications
Spec
Topping D50 III
xDuoo TA-22
Chipset
Dual ESS ES9039Q2M
Dual ESS ES9038Q2M
Inputs
USB-C, Optical, Coaxial, Bluetooth 5.1 (LDAC)
USB, Optical, Coaxial, Bluetooth 5.1 (LDAC)
Outputs
RCA, TRS Balanced
XLR (Balanced), 4.4mm Balanced, 6.35mm SE, RCA (Pre-out)
Features
10-Band PEQ (Hardware), Bluetooth Remote, 5V Output Mode
3000mW Output Power, MQA Support, Large OLED Display
Tubes
—
2 × 12AU7 (Rollable)
Remote Control
✓
✗
Tube Stage
✗
✓
Headphone Amp
✗
✓
Price (estimated)
Price
~$229
~$489
Difference
~$260.00 cheaper (Topping D50 III)
Things to Know
Topping D50 III
- ⚠The PEQ software requires a Windows PC to configure initially.
- ⚠TRS balanced outputs require adapter cables to connect to standard XLR amps.
- ⚠The joystick control on the front is tiny and can feel fiddly.
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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