Topping DX3 Pro+vsxDuoo TA-22
A detailed side-by-side comparison of the Topping DX3 Pro+ and xDuoo TA-22 — two popular dacs in the Chinese HiFi space.
Specifications
Spec
Topping DX3 Pro+
xDuoo TA-22
Chipset
ESS ES9038Q2M
Dual ESS ES9038Q2M
Inputs
USB, Optical x2, Coaxial, Bluetooth 5.1 (LDAC)
USB, Optical, Coaxial, Bluetooth 5.1 (LDAC)
Outputs
RCA, 3.5mm Headphone
XLR (Balanced), 4.4mm Balanced, 6.35mm SE, RCA (Pre-out)
Features
NFCA Amplifier, Auto-Standby, Gain Settings (+6dB/+19dB)
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 (Topping DX3 Pro+)
Things to Know
Topping DX3 Pro+
- ⚠No balanced headphone output (3.5mm single-ended only).
- ⚠The plastic volume knob feels less premium than the rest of the metal chassis.
- ⚠Some users find the 'auto-on/off' sensitivity too aggressive, waking up the unit randomly.
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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