The Douk Audio X1 is a tube amp with a built-in MM phono preamp and Bluetooth 5.0 (aptX HD), pairing two vacuum tubes with a TDA7498E amplifier chip (listed maximum 160 W + 160 W into 4Ω) to drive passive speakers directly. It suits vinyl newcomers who want turntable, streaming and amplification in one box.
Who the Douk Audio X1 is for
Vinyl newcomers: Connect an MM-cartridge turntable straight to the built-in phono preamp, with no separate phono stage or receiver to buy.
Passive speaker owners: Banana-plug speaker terminals handle 4–8Ω speakers, and a subwoofer output lets you build a 2.1 setup.
Streaming between records: Bluetooth 5.0 on a QCC3034 chip supports aptX and aptX HD from phones and tablets.
Tube rollers: Both vacuum tubes sit in plug-in sockets, so you can swap tubes to change the sound.
Skip it if: you use a moving-coil (MC) cartridge or need a headphone jack: Douk lists the phono input for MM cartridges only, and the outputs are speaker terminals plus a subwoofer out.
Douk Audio X1 key specs
Tubes: 2 × vacuum tubes, socketed for tube rolling
Amplifier chip: TDA7498E, NE5532 op amp for preamp and tone stages
Max output power: 160 W + 160 W (4Ω)
Speaker impedance: 4–8Ω
Inputs: MM phono, stereo RCA, Bluetooth 5.0
Outputs: Banana speaker terminals, subwoofer (low-frequency) out
Bluetooth codecs: aptX, aptX HD (QCC3034 chip)
Tone controls: Treble and bass ±6 dB, bypass, bass boost switch
Power supply: 32 V / 5 A adapter included (DC 19–35 V)
Size and weight: 115 × 166 × 60 mm, 782 g
Free US shipping and 45-day returns from TonePier, with genuine, brand-new stock.
Douk Audio X1 vs similar options
vs Douk Audio T12: A tube phono preamp for MM and MC cartridges with a 3.5mm headphone output but no speaker amp; pick it for an MC cartridge, the X1 to drive passive speakers from one box.
vs Douk Audio P6 MINI: Cheaper and lighter (337 g) tube preamp with Bluetooth 5.0 and USB-drive input but only an RCA output; pick it for powered speakers, the X1 for MM phono and passive speakers.
Yes. Every unit we sell is genuine and brand-new, shipped in its original packaging with a valid serial number, and backed by our 1-year warranty and 45-day returns.
How long does shipping take?
Orders ship within 3 business days, with full tracking. Shipping to the US is free on every order, and most US orders arrive within 7–15 business days — see our shipping policy for details.
What if it isn't for me?
You get 45 days to decide. Keep the packaging, keep it in like-new condition, and send it back for a refund. Ear tips unsealed for hygiene reasons are fine — we expect you to actually listen.
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