This is a review and detailed measurements of the FX Audio DAC-SQ3. I am in fortunate situation that Topping was kind enough to send me a D50 to review and keep. Just on the edge, the MPD in linux is probably the only software that allows my 3 audio output - 2 x DAC + Realtek SPDIF to play simultaneously, of course bitperfect. Reactions: XpanD. It was sent to me by Shenzhenaudio and costs US $1,399. The architecture here is based on ESS ES9038PRO DAC instead of AKM silicon. Replies 245 Views 45K. Fantastic price to boot! Today, let's have a look at the newest sibling in this line of DACs. amirm; Nov 1, 2023; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 10 11 12. Yesterday at 2:30 PM. At least to my ears. Should last quite a few years. Adaboy4z. payments. 24. Replies 242 Views. Adaboy4z. Replies 247 Views 38K. Replies 242 Views 43K. Sep 22, 2023. Would there be any significant difference in sound quality? 2. " Actually, it is also available under many other names on various sites (Amazon, Ebay, AliExpress, etc. The Speak USB DAC is only available in Europe for a measly sum of just 10 Euros. Many circuits are discrete and overbuilt. That solution was much, much more convenient. 5mm的音頻插座+TOPPING定製的USB3. Saturday at. Oct 10, 2020. AOSHIDA SMSL C200 Review (DAC & Amp) This is a review and detailed measurements of the AOSHIDA SMSL C200 balanced DAC and headphone amplifier. 6 watts at just 0. A. Looking forward to trying it out. 0 Audio Isolator. amirm; Aug 16, 2023; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 11 12 13. D Series. 0. Let me start by confessing that the original D10 was one of my favorites with its cute orange display, and very reasonable cost. Main: Okto dac8PRO -> 6x Neurochrome 286 mono amps -> Tune Audio Anima horns + 2x Rotel RB-1590 amps -> 4 subs. D. shenzhenaudio. amirm; Aug 16, 2023; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 11 12 13. The EL DAC II costs US $299. Seattle Area. This is a review and detailed measurements of the SMSL D400 Pro balanced stereo DAC with Bluetooth support. amirm; Aug 16, 2023; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 11 12 13. com. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. Replies 245 Views 46K. Driver and Installation Guide folder). 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. Sep 22, 2023. That would be a shame. I can confirm this one doesn't have those issue. But topping is a lot more feature rich with Toslink and S/PDIF inputs. 00 $ 149. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. This is a review and detailed measurements of the new Topping E50 balanced USB DAC. The Amazon link shows the product not being available anymore but I find it on ebay for $110 or so. Replies 242 Views 44K. This is a review and detailed measurements of the Topping D90 Balanced USB DAC with Bluetooth. Unless my memory is hazy, the D70 produces the best measured performance of any Topping DAC. amirm; Aug 16, 2023; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 11 12 13. The hissing sound is much better, but it is still audible. os. Topping's USB DAC sounds very good, but mysterious symptoms make me panic every time. 33. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. Replies 235 Views 32K. amirm; Aug 16, 2023; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 11 12 13. Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion. Using digital volume is recommended to avoid clipping. TOPPING RD3 NEW TP Series HIFI audio decoder dual AK4493S chip DAC Bluetooth LDAC DSD512 RCA and XLR balanced output. D10S also provide. In the simplest form all HDMI audio extractors provide a 7. Office: MOTU UltraLite-mk5 -> 6x Neurochrome 286 mono amps -> Impulse H2 speakers. 0 High Performance AUDIO ISOLATOR High compatibility Low latency Isolation Withstands up to 1500VDC,TOPPING E30 II 2 x AK4493S DAC XMOS XU208 RCA output support up to DSD512 native & PCM 32bit 768kHz Touch operation and more. It was sent to me by the company and sells from US $86 to $100 (latter on Amazon with Prime shipping). crisppacket; Oct 19, 2023;The SMSL M500 and the Topping D90 MQA uses same USB hardware interface (XMOS XU216) - So I guess there's a firmware problem in the Topping side. amirm; Nov 1, 2023;Laptop -> Topping E30 DAC -> miniDSP 2x4 -> JBL 308P Mkii Speakers (2-channel) & SVS SB-1000 Pro Subwoofer. This is review and detailed measurements of the Topping E30 II DAC. Joined May 31, 2020 Messages 442 Likes 410. Nope, it's $269 for a Topping DAC with balanced and unbalanced output (and 123dB SINAD if anybody cares ). Only 1 left in stock - order soon. Adaboy4z. Measured output voltage was 2. The DAC Topping D70 PRO OCTO features many refinements specific to a high-end audio product. 00 USD. This is the review and measurements of the secretive Topping D50 DAC. The version I have has the optional Raspberry Pi 4 module for streaming which costs an extra $89. A. Consistent with tradition, Topping D30Pro produces excellent objective results courtesy of the company doing its homework during design rather than waiting for me to find the faults! Assuming this is a mid-priced DAC, the feature set of balanced and selectable outputs combined with a bright and pretty display is a winner in my book. amirm; Aug 16, 2023; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 11 12 13. D90LE Fully Balanced DAC. NYC. amirm; May 26, 2023; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 7 8 9. Main: Okto dac8PRO -> 6x Neurochrome 286 mono amps -> Tune Audio Anima horns + 2x Rotel RB-1590 amps -> 4 subs. Topping d90se Balanced output sounds better than Bluesound node internal dac. Seattle Area. Sep. To cut a long story short, at an earlier stage Topping DAC's all used the AKM AK4118 s/pdif receiver chip, until these became unavailable,. #57. Oct 11, 2021. 5mm female adapter and have the same on any other DAC. Sep 22, 2023. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. Replies 28 Views 920. The M400 design has been upgraded with a larger, more clear display and a Plexiglas upper cover: There is the usual remote. Forum Donor. Its is an usual Thesycon XMOS driver - not developed by Topping, used by almost all new DACs. Remember what owning audio equipment is about; enjoying your music and content. amirm; Nov 1, 2023; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 11 12 13. #1. 021 dB difference). Sep. Reactions: staticV3 and penguin. amirm; May 11, 2023; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 13 14 15. Not terrible (postman panther) Votes: 13 5. Aug 30, 2023. Sep 22, 2023. This is a review and detailed measurements of the new Topping E50 balanced USB DAC. Location. A. Sep 22, 2023. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. 00. Add to wishlist Quick view Add to wishlist. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. Dec 15, 2022. shenzhenaudio. Then you must run the file "ASIOProxyInstall-0. Replies 245 Views. Replies 242 Views 43K. Newbie here, so if I come off as ill-informed, please excuse my ignorance. About us. Jul 26, 2022. Sep. The look is typical of Geshelli products with use of plexiglass. Mani. #1. 88. About this item. N. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. Rja4000; Aug 30, 2023; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 4 5 6. It kind of manages to look "high-end" while obviously being priced lower. It was sent to me by the company and costs US $149. Hooked it up to my audio analyzer, and powered it from the USB port on my computer. Headphones: Topping LA90 -> AKG K1000. Jul 12, 2022. It was kindly shipped from europe to me for testing by a member at a high shipping cost of over 200 euros. Replies 242 Views 42K. Sep 22, 2023. Dec 13, 2021. Replies 242 Views 43K. amirm; Aug 16, 2023; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 11 12 13. Laptop > Topping E50 DAC > Argon Audio Forte A5 active 2. 3% Positive Feedback. Not terrible (postman panther) Votes:. 5mm的音頻插座TOPPING定製的USB3. ). Location. Oct 8, 2018. D10 Balanced PCM384&DSD256 USB Balanced DAC. A model capable of offering a rich and precise sound reproduction, combined with smart and practical features, such as Bluetooth, a 12V trigger or an adaptable output level. amirm; Aug 16, 2023; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 11 12. The d1-six costs 13,500 euros including VAT in Europe and $12,400 for export. Fortunately the user interface. A. Sold by HIFI College and ships from Amazon Fulfillment. Not terrible (postman panther) Votes:. 8. Also, my old Belkin 10 feet USB 1 cable definitely didn't work. Seattle Area. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. M. Replies. This is a review and detailed measurements of the LA-QXD1 balanced (XLR) USB DAC. 65 USD $649. 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. Sep 22, 2023. In turn they try to resynch which results in pauses and other sound discontinuities. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. 2% 2. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. It is so cheap it doesn't even have a name! It is literally called "Digital To Analog Audio Converter. Joined Aug 29, 2020. DAC/amp Fiio K5 Pro, DAC Topping D30 Pro, Amp Topping A30 Pro Headphones: Hifiman Ananda, Dan Clark Aeon 2 Noire. Oct 25, 2019. A touch button turns on the unit (takes it out of standby) and also lets you select inputs. Joined Aug 29, 2019 Messages. C. Cause for this is the way AKM chips process DSD different than ESS, at least according to. " Actually, it is also available under many other names on various sites (Amazon, Ebay, AliExpress, etc. I don't know if it's been mentioned yet but the Topping D90SE has received a USB driver update V5. To enter setting mode, press the power / SEL button while simultaneously operating the rear power switch. amirm. 13 Next T TonyJZX DACs Topping RD3 Adaboy5 Sep 15, 2023 A Adaboy5 Member Sep 15, 2023 #1 Just received it in the mail today. amirm; Aug 16, 2023; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 11 12 13. A. The Objective DAC sells for $129 which is the same price as Topping D30. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. 134. Wiring will be messy though with that USB connection in the front. TOPPING Audio TOPPING was founded in 2008 in Guangzhou, China. The exasound s82 is about 5 times the price of the dac8 Stereo (in Europe). Adaboy4z. This product makes no sense at all, just like the RA3 made no sense. A. Sep 22, 2023. Laserjock Major Contributor. 48 khz sample rate in both cases. Joined Sep 3, 2019 Messages 2,757 Likes 2,584 Location Sweden. A. Topping D30. Replies 242 Views 44K. Do not kill phone battery - nor the NX4. amirm; Aug 16, 2023; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 11 12 13. 2kHz (or 96kHz) is technically sufficient for the goldenest of ears. The unit looks attractive enough for a desktop product. Poll;this Topping dac can’t take optical input from Samsung tv, too much jitter probably. Ask me questions. While I am not a fan of the plexiglass front, the rest of the unit looks good: Stock tube is a US made tube. You could get an RCA to 3. Oct 19, 2023. Got it all connected to a Yamaha MX-460 amplifier to Mission 750 LE speakers. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. Location. It was kindly sent to me by the company for review. I just reviewed its companion headphone amplifier, the Topping L50. dartinbout said: In non-niche news, Topping gave me access to a firmware that allows individual, native, channel volume for the DM7, from the remote. I suppose this might be the reason. Aug 10, 2023. 37. Initial thoughts on Topping DX3 Pro+. Listening Tests Since I could not get the USB interface working without drivers on Audio-gd NFB-27. Select options. Joined Aug 25, 2020 Messages 845 Likes. I also have two E50s, which are the higher end. There are no other controls making the unit easy to use, albeit, with possibly less functionality. Reactions: archerious. amirm; Aug 16, 2023; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 11 12 13. There are no other controls making the unit easy to use, albeit, with possibly less functionality. It retails for USD $199 but right now they are on sale for $180 including free shipping to US and Canada. Initial thoughts on Topping DX3 Pro+. Can I use the Topping E70 with Q Acoustics M20 HD. It was sent to me by the company and costs US $229. The DAC-SQ3 is USB powered and comes with a remote control which is unusual in this price bracket:Full Australian. 219,301. Replies 242 Views. #1. Replies 242 Views 44K. #21. Counting the other different font source it is the 4th on one single front plate !!!. Replies 84 Views. Joined Jul 2, 2018 Messages 234 Likes 161. From the explanation of Topping so far, it seems that the problem of E30 this time is due to the program written in the MCU (Micro Control Unit). 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. amirm; Aug 16, 2023; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 11 12 13. This is very nice when listening from. The Topping supplied cable for the DX3pro is fine, but too short after I moved equipment. My E30 and my E30II were the first DACs to lack this accessory, so to speak. Joined Mar 16, 2018 Messages 3,351. ZolaIII. The company kindly sent me a pre-production unit. Main: Topping E70, Topping pa5 II plus, Guru Audio Junior+ Desktop: Topping MX3s, Topping DX5 Lite, Ino Audio piMx,. Sunday at 2:30 PM. 0 High Performance AUDIO ISOLATOR High compatibility Low latency Isolation Withstands up to 1500VDC,TOPPING E30 II 2 x AK4493S DAC XMOS XU208 RCA output support. amirm; Aug 16, 2023; Digital To Analog. It was sent to me by the company and costs US $269. As always suggestions, comments, corrections, bad jokes, etc. IamJF. This item: Topping D90LE HiFi DAC Bluetooth 5. 218,811. Location. The U-DAC8 embodies simplicity and fitment for function: A USB port in for data and then in the rear, 8 channels of output: And an external adapter double the size of a typical phone charger. BogdanR said: That doesn’t explain the Amazon France listing where Aimpire AD10 is shown as an SMSL, not a Topping. Seattle Area. 9,095. It was kindly sent to me by the company. The same appearance was carried over from the L70 DAC section and some of Topping’s other components. 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. two miniDSP 2x4HD units for speaker crossover and EQ. Replies 242 Views 44K. In one line: this is a useless addition. 219,280. Because the Topping D50s DAC measurements were obviously carried out incorrectly, but no one is in a hurry to admit this and change the conditions of the experiment. (eg. Jun 24, 2020. The Amp is 2x overpriced for pro use, underpowered, and takes up a ton of space, doesn't have pro audio features (speakon/pheonix). A. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. It was kindly drop shipped to me by a member and costs US $299. 2. HDMI makes most sense if you are also doing video. I myself tried the battery operation of the D50 and understood the meaning. 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. Sep 22, 2023. This is a review and measurement of Speaka USB "thumb drive" DAC and comparison to AudioQuest Dragonfly Black. It was sent to be by Shenzhenaudio and costs US $169. The D90 is one a few DACs using the latest DAC chip from AKM (AK4499). Find "Rd3" in British Columbia - Visit Kijiji Classifieds to buy or sell, new & used items. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review amirm Aug 16, 2023 Rate this DAC: 1. Sep 4, 2022. Replies 242 Views 44K. 1 DAC to analog and just pass through HDMI to connect to a TV/Monitor. Seattle Area. Replies 242 Views 42K. Sep 22, 2023. 264. Plugging either DAC in gets identified as "D10" so clearly the identity of the USB transceiver is copied in the AD10. amirm; Aug 16, 2023; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 11 12 13. U90 USB Bridge. Replies 245 Views 46K. Poor (headless panther) Votes:. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. Replies 242 Views 44K. Their genius is selling excellence for less, not audio jewelry for more. com. 99! This is a bit of a new look for Topping DAC, borrowing from DX3 Pro but with dual color display: It looks better in person than my low-contrast image above. Dec 29, 2021. This is a review and detailed measurements of the Topping DM7 8-channel balanced USB DAC. amirm; Aug 16, 2023; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 11 12 13. Poll; Topping E30 II Lite DAC review and measurements. Cheap and awesome. It's purely a marketing exercise, get as much out the door as possible to keep up with SMSL and the SMSL subsidiaries. Seattle Area. Adaboy4z. It competes against the D10S. In Europe the D10S and E30 are only 20 Euros apart. This is a review and detailed measurements of the Topping "TP" RD3 balanced stereo USB rackmount DAC with Bluetooth. 219,166. Yep the D10S would be more correct, but for a little bit more you do get a display, remote and filter options, the D10S only has a display and only USBin. Joined May 19, 2021 Messages 203 Likes 147 Location Old Southern Italy. #1. The EL DAC II costs US $299. Morph9683; Oct 1, 2023; General Audio Discussions; 2. Replies 242 Views 42K. It is on a kind loan from forum member. The company was kind enough to send me a sample for review. i'm sure both devices will be fine, however, i read some review that the Velvet version sounds better specifically with DSD material than it's ESS counterpart. Location. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. Replies 242 Views 44K. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. I’m assuming to reduce any noise and have the best signal. Hopefully this means better availability of parts and DACs. amirm; Aug 16, 2023; Digital To Analog (DAC). Joined Aug 31, 2022 Messages 11 Likes 1. Topping D10 connected to Fire 7 via powered OTG cable, downstream to Monoprice Liquid Spark. A. Yes, it is genuine.