I connected the DAC to a SMSL amplifier using RCA and the hiss was still audible. I purchased it new from Audiophonics for around 100€. Location. Toslink switch and TosLink/Coaxial SPDIF converter - Review and measurements. 40. Replies 242 Views 43K. 38, I used a Topping D10 DAC as the USB to S/PDIF bridge. Adaboy4z. Jul 25, 2019. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. 0 Audio Isolator. #1,155. After many hours of listening to it with RCA output to Topping L30 II, I find the UI excellent and easy, very little audible difference between the 3 filters (however I usually listen with F1), the signal ultra quiet even with IEM, and the box perfectly sized for my nightstand dimensions. Reactions: MidnightCarouselRider. 82DSD" will be switched to "Error" for a moment. This is a review and detailed measurements of the Topping DM7 8-channel balanced USB DAC. This is a review and detailed measurements of the Schiit Modi+ stereo USB DAC. Replies 242 Views 44K. Replies 242 Views 42K. Replies 244. MacBook Pro -> Topping DM7 8-Channel DAC Balanced -> Hypex NC252MP (Buckey AMP) Kef R11 with 2xSubs Dirac Live with Bass Control (active crossover L+R+2Subs) C. I just reviewed its companion headphone amplifier,. Carbon Engineering has licensed their DAC and AIR TO FUELS TM technology to Huron Clean Energy to build, own, and operate commercial plants that will. Joined May 19, 2021 Messages 203 Likes 147 Location Old Southern Italy. Replies 242 Views 44K. Hi everyone! Any other opinion about the Topping D3? With the Cirrus-Logic CS4398 integrated DAC chip and all the discrete electronic it seems very promising. It was kindly sent to me by the company. amirm; Aug 16, 2023; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 11 12 13. 316. As promised, today we’re tackling another component of Topping’s 70-series and their L component line which consists of a couple of DACs and a desktop amplifier. I connected the DAC to a SMSL amplifier using RCA and the hiss was still audible. My E30 and my E30II were the first DACs to lack this accessory, so to speak. Replies 242 Views 44K. Headphones: Topping LA90 -> AKG K1000. This is a review and detailed measurements of the Ladder Schumann "FPGA" (R2R) balanced DAC. It works as advertised with out issue from my limited testing. Oct 10, 2020. " Actually, it is also available under many other names on various sites (Amazon, Ebay, AliExpress, etc. 219,531. amirm; Aug 16, 2023; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 11 12 13. Input range. Adaboy4z. U. 6 watts at just 0. AdrianusG. C. amirm; Aug 16, 2023; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 11 12 13. IamJF. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. Location. The measured performance of the digital volume control in the D70 wil be rivalling or outperforming any SOTA analog volume control, including that of the A70. Adaboy4z. The EL DAC II costs US $299. Replies 245 Views 45K. #1. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. Oct 8, 2018. Deleted member 58865. To be honest, one could almost mistake the DAC and the amp except for the visual cue and. os. Joined Sep 3, 2019 Messages 2,757 Likes 2,584 Location Sweden. 58 -117. Sunday at. CleanSound said: I wonder what market segment this TP line is meant for. Replies 242 Views 44K. Amir. Replies 242 Views 44K. I like the compact enclosure even though there is a built-in power supply and balanced outputs. Replies. Hopefully this means better availability of parts and DACs. This is a review and detailed measurements of the Topping "TP" RD3 balanced stereo USB rackmount DAC with Bluetooth. The unit sports a gorgeous, white segmented display with highly responsive control. These vary from $40-$300. In Europe the D10S and E30 are only 20 Euros apart. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. gegegege Member. Adaboy4z. This is a review of the Totaldac d1-six DAC and headphone amplifier. Sep 22, 2023. The D10s has a retail cost of US $99. Been wondering about replacing the cable myself since it looks so thin. amirm; Aug 16, 2023; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 11 12 13. Yesterday at. amirm; Aug 16, 2023; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 10 11 12. There are three inputs and are nicely stepped through using the momentary switch. Seattle Area. P50 Linear Power Supply. It was kindly purchased new and drop shipped to me. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. The single "SEL" button powers on the unit (touch sensitive) and selects input. Seattle Area. It was sent to me by the company and costs US $229. 2% 2. Seattle Area. It was kindly sent to me by Topping. It was kindly sent to me by the company for review. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. The rear of the unit shows the typical connectors: The usual large, AC. Last edited: Mar 7, 2020. Sep. 35K. Cause for this is the way AKM chips process DSD different than ESS, at least according to. Sep 22, 2023. I don't know if it's been mentioned yet but the Topping D90SE has received a USB driver update V5. Get it as soon as Wednesday, Nov 1. USD $229 seems a good deal for sure! I still prefer my compact DAC that is mere inches wide and long so it fits nice behind the monitor but for this level of performance I would go with the rack mount option from Topping. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. Nov 24, 2022. It costs €1 089 from the company ($1,240 as of this writing). Jump to Recipe. This second version includes an ESS ES9038Q2M 32bit high-fidelity decoding chip as well as an XMOS U208 USB. Adaboy4z. Newbie here, so if I come off as ill-informed, please excuse my ignorance. Award Score. #1. I recently received the Focal Clear, and I think it sounds great. Today we examine the new TOPPING D70 Pro SABRE, which uses the flagship ES9030PRO DAC, and the A70 Pro headphone. Try another USB port or buy something like the topping P50 (Linear Power Supply). As soon as the Topping E50 I ordered arrived, I performed the operation test, so I will report the result. So you can use up to 4 bits for volume control without losing audio content. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. 5 watts of output power. A. Jun 10, 2022. Seattle Area. amirm; Aug 16, 2023; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 11 12 13. The Topping D10 is a delightful audio DAC. D90LE Fully Balanced DAC. Reactions: staticV3 and penguin. SINAD and transparency have been a real yawnfest for quite sometime now. #1. amirm. Replies 245 Views 45K. Dec 23, 2019. VintageFlanker said: Please, someone send the Totaldac DAC d1-twelve-mk2 (three boxes, 32,500€, most probably: outperformed by this D10S). 219,209. Response is excellent as you rotate the encoder. Sep 22, 2023. I cannot fathom how it can be built and shipped at such incredibly low prices. Adaboy4z. It was sent to me by the company and costs US $149. 219,280. #65. This is a review and detailed measurements of the new Topping E50 balanced USB DAC. amirm;This item Topping DX3 Pro+ ES9038Q2M Bluetooth 5. amirm; Aug 16, 2023; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 11 12 13. DAC: Topping E30 AMP: Topping L30 Headphones & earbuds: Sennheiser HD 6XX | Sennheiser HD 58X Jubilee | Sennheiser HD 660 S | Sennheiser HD 595. Replies 242 Views. This product is a adapter for coaxial and digital headsets. The point is it is Aimpire who is misbehaving and it is Amazon who is not stopping them. The bright and large display is great to read from far, making the DAC just as suitable for general 2-channel system as well as desktop. #1. Seattle Area. Topping E70 Stereo DAC Review. It is on kind loan from a member and costs US $1,195 when it came out in 2015. Replies 242 Views 44K. I'm hoping someone might know how well the smsl d6s would work with the optical output of a TV. Sep 22, 2023. And another with Toslink optical input pushing the price a whopping $40 more to $139. D10 Balanced PCM384&DSD256 USB Balanced DAC. . ZolaIII. TOPPING PRE90 + EXT90 Preamp and Input Extender. Sunday at 2:30 PM. Walter Addicted to Fun and Learning. Sep 22, 2023. Seattle Area. amirm; Aug 16, 2023; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 11 12 13. Jul 12, 2022. Can I use the Topping E70 with Q Acoustics M20 HD. amirm; Aug 16, 2023; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 11 12 13. #1. Sep 22, 2023. The new version brings Bluetooth, remote control and better performance (see measurements below). Plugged into the 3. This is high praise as it shows that the USB implementation in Topping D10 is very good. P. Today at 4:58 AM. . Sep 22, 2023. 0 DAC in red and the same Tact DAC being fed via optical from the Musical Fidelity V-link is in green. #21. DAC/amp Fiio K5 Pro, DAC Topping D30 Pro, Amp Topping A30 Pro Headphones: Hifiman Ananda, Dan Clark Aeon 2 Noire. It was sent to me by their seller, Shenzhenaudio and costs US $749. usern Senior Member. I use it daily as a preamp/DAC using the Optical connection to my plasma TV digital output. Compared to other DAC products, the E30 works perfectly and is an excellent DAC. 65 USD $649. amirm; Aug 16, 2023; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 11 12 13. Seattle Area. I can't read the branding as it is faded out but the number. amirm; Aug 16, 2023; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 11 12 13. Replies 242 Views 43K. Adaboy4z. 2. 00 (3 used & new offers)My measurement is not far from the Topping RD3 TP Amir reviewed, which uses the same DAC chip, with its measured 116. This was a DAC design created for the tenth. You can use D50+P50, or D50+P50+A50 to build a suit set. S. Location. Topping D10B - Shuoer D12 - FX-Audio DAC X6 - Apple Dongle EU. Poll; SMSL D400 Pro Balanced DAC Review. Wiring will be messy though with that USB connection in the front. 1. View attachment 36898. Features & Specs. #1. It was sent to me by the company and costs US $129. 2. I am in fortunate situation that Topping was kind enough to send me a D50 to review and keep. amirm; Aug 16, 2023; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 11 12 13. amirm; Aug 16, 2023; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 11 12 13. Mar 1, 2018. A remote control is provided as well. 1 LDAC aptX-Adaptive 32bit 768kHz DSD512 Black - Audiophonics. I am attaching a screenshot of the email reply from Topping. There are two channels of output that are not used. Apr 17, 2023. The M400 costs US $810 from prices I see online. The company kindly sent me a pre-production unit. Jul 20, 2021. amirm; Nov 1, 2023;Of course, the D10S can only sound good "for the price", since it only costs 99$. This is a review and detailed measurements of the Loxjie D50 balanced USB MQA DAC with Toslink, Coax and Bluetooth inputs. It is a joy to use. amirm; Wednesday at 7:05 AM; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 7 8 9. AndyLu Active Member. The D90 costs US $699 with free shipping from Amazon. I think Topping and SMSL may start loading features in, but their upper end devices are. I am attaching a screenshot of the email reply from Topping. Dac-man said: Just got an E50 from Amazon. grapengrainmix said: I suspect that Topping products are so inexpensive because I guess they are payed by Denon, Marantz, Pioneer, Yamaha and NAD for not making normal integrated amp in normal. amirm; Aug 16, 2023; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 11 12 13. #1. 216,210. Replies 242 Views 44K. Their genius is selling excellence for less, not audio jewelry for more. It was kindly sent to me by the company and costs US $720 on Amazon with free shipping. #1. 1khz on the way to a final rate at all. The first one I purchased in April 2018 from Aoshida. Replies 242 Views 44K. 219,166. DAC Upgrade Advice. In conclusion, for the price I paid (230$+30$ shipping), the Topping D3 is a very nice looking, quality feeling, slick DAC/AMP. I was considering upgrading the DX3 pro to a balanced DAC, either the SMSL SU-9 or the Gustard DAC x-16. It is on kind loan from a member and costs (I think) US $1,570 with standard tube. TOPPING D70 PRO OCTO DAC 8x CS43198 XMOS XU316 Bluetooth 5. #1. I would like to get one for the studio but it would be nice to read more comments about it first. Tkay Member. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. 리뷰에서 언급했듯이 저는 데스크톱 DAC보다 메인 시스템에 RD3를 넣습니다. The sample I have is from production run but is awaiting the manual for formal shipments. Sep 22, 2023. Seattle Area. The distortion profile (H3 then H2 and H5) is also very similar. A. Sep 22, 2023. Counting the other different font source it is the 4th on one single front plate !!!. I think the D50s can work as a preamp. 5 19 ratings | 10 answered questions About this item D3 can input RCA coaxial, BNC coaxial, fiber optic signal, supports a wide 16bit-24bit, 32kHz-192kHz Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review amirm Aug 16, 2023 Rate this DAC: 1. Add to. Poll; SMSL D400 Pro Balanced. The rear of the unit shows the typical connectors: The usual large, AC. May 31, 2020. I am going to recommend the Topping "TP" RD3 balanced DAC. As you see style is very much the same as other Gustard products. #1. amirm; Nov 1, 2023; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 10 11 12. TOPPING RD3 NEW TP Series HIFI audio decoder dual AK4493S chip DAC Bluetooth LDAC DSD512 RCA and XLR balanced output. 1 DAC to analog and just pass through HDMI to connect to a TV/Monitor. If you'd use the D70 as preamp you'd lose the balanced connection to the A70. Get it as soon as Wednesday, Nov 1. Replies 242 Views 44K. TOPPING Acrylic Rack. Not terrible (postman panther) Votes:. amirm; Aug 16, 2023; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 11 12 13. amirm; Aug 16, 2023; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 11 12 13. 219,077. #1. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. Reviews. Sep 22, 2023. amirm; Aug 16, 2023; Digital To Analog (DAC). +Given the above response I think the ASR 'recommended' rating for this Topping DAC should be reconsidered. Soon will have the matching Topping A50 headphone amplifier. Oct 19, 2023. The white LED that indicates the selected input is nice but alas, there is some bleed into the other. amirm; Aug 16, 2023; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 11 12 13. Replies 288 Views 98K. 6) Topping DX7 Pro (Pre-Amp with Sparkos OPamps) Topping DM7 Topping A90 Topping A90D Topping Ext90. 113 volts (RMS) on one channel and 2. I was closing in on +0db volume level, so i tried using it in DAC only mode to the THX AAA 789 and that made a big difference for me. The EL DAC II enclosure is made out of metal and looks slick: The front control both powers the unit and cycles through the three separate inputs. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. The difference in using the D70 vs the A70 as a preamp is that the D70 has a digital volume control, and the A70 has (a very good) analog volume control. Seattle Area. But topping is a lot more feature rich with Toslink and S/PDIF inputs. It was kindly sent to me by Topping. amirm; Aug 16, 2023; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 11 12 13. A. Saponetto Active Member. amirm; Aug 16, 2023; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 11 12 13. None of the DACs I've tried under $1k are perfect, but these two definitely sound amazing. Share: Facebook Reddit Pinterest Tumblr WhatsApp Email Share Link. The EL DAC II costs US $299. To get the most out of it, I ordered the Topping DX3 Pro+ to drive it. #1. #381. . Sep 22, 2023. The system I discuss here: iMac -> JRiver with Dirac Live -> Topping D90SE -> SMSL DA-9 and Topping L50 -> Markaudio Tozzi Ones + Dayton Sub-800 and HiFiMan HE400se. Review and Measurements of Topping D50 DAC. Topping d90se Balanced output sounds better than Bluesound node internal dac. What a splendid DAC. It costs US $210. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. ba7777 said: To whom being annoyed by the "complicated" method of switching between "PRE" and "DAC", please imagine one situation below. US cost is just $129. D Series. Topping DX7 Pro (Pre-Amp with Burson Vivid v. The DM7 is just converting the digital audio that the computer gives it to an analog signal. Thanks in advance. The difference in using the D70 vs the A70 as a preamp is that the D70 has a digital volume control, and the A70 has (a very good) analog volume control. It was sent to me by the company and costs US $619. 00 USD. We already have headphone amplifier A50 and linear power supply P50. #1,903. This is a review and detailed measurements of the SMSL M400 balanced and unbalanced DAC. amirm; Aug 16, 2023; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 11 12 13. Toslink switch and TosLink/Coaxial SPDIF converter - Review and measurements. I have to use an adapter but the usb connector only use the data portion of usb hence the need of power. difference in using the D70 vs the A70 as a preamp is that the D70 has a digital volume control, and the A70 has (a very good) analog volume control. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. I tried both low gain and the +9db gain on the DX3pro. Toku. 8% 3. Seattle Area. #1. Great (golfing panther) Votes: 119 52. Replies 242 Views 43K. Jul 14, 2020. Aug 16, 2023 #1,651. 35% distortion. Adaboy4z. amirm; Nov 1, 2023; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 10 11 12. MEASUREMENTS / REVIEW: Topping D10 Balanced (D10B) DAC. Description: TOPPING. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. Replies 242. This is a review and detailed measurements and comparison of Musical Fidelity V90-DAC against Topping D50. Features: ES9038Q2M Chip DAC, with 125dB Dynamic Range at 1kHz. Nr. There is just so much of dac topping to discover, so take advantage of the deals and buy your dac. I. Jul 25, 2019. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. com. The single "SEL" button powers on the unit (touch sensitive) and selects input. It is used in a separate 2 channel system. Location. Slovakia. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. dead quiet via mac usb->Topping e30 -> atom headphone amp -> audioengine a5+ powered speakers. Topping's USB DAC sounds very good, but mysterious symptoms make me panic every time. 65 $249.