Topping DX3 Pro or SMSL M6?

[Hunts887]

As the title states really.

Both have enough inputs and outputs. The Topping is £159.99 and the SMSL M6 is £115 - both have a remote and the latter one is the 2nd revision with AK4452.

I am aware of the review of the topping unit on here, but will there be enough difference to justify the extra £45? I can't seem to find many reviews or measurements of the SMSL.

Cheers

 

[Human Bass]

The Dx3 is the much better unit. But the M6 is very decent if you are on a tight budget. I had one and that little thing could drive some headphones that I thought it couldnt. So I recommend the Dx3, but the M6 has a soft spot in my heart.

 

[VintageFlanker]

I am aware of the review of the topping unit on here, but will there be enough difference to justify the extra £45? I can't seem to find many reviews or measurements of the SMSL.

Your last sentence should answer your question.

 

[Hunts887]

The Dx3 is the much better unit. But the M6 is very decent if you are on a tight budget. I had one and that little thing could drive some headphones that I thought it couldnt. So I recommend the Dx3, but the M6 has a soft spot in my heart.

Interesting. Could you hear the sound difference between the 2 though do you think?

 

[Human Bass]

Interesting. Could you hear the sound difference between the 2 though do you think?

I had the 1st gen M6. The Dx3 pro has more clarity, brighter sound. Cant really tell about the upgrade M6, but I guess it will sound very good, just not super refined.