I'm hoping someone might know how well the smsl d6s would work with the optical output of a TV. Forum Donor. Adaboy4z. D3 can connect the computer to become a good external USB sound card, USB supported range of up to 24bit/96kHz, through the drive can support ASIO. Topping D10 continually clicks and disconnects (SOLVED). Replies 245 Views 45K. amirm; Aug 16, 2023; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 11 12 13. #1. Adaboy4z. Location. But quite frankly, the DM7 is ridiculously good value-for-money as it is. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. And another with Toslink optical input pushing the price a whopping $40 more to $139. The Amp is 2x overpriced for pro use, underpowered, and takes up a ton of space, doesn't have pro audio features (speakon/pheonix). 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. The company was kind enough to send me a sample for review. amirm; Aug 16, 2023; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 11 12 13. The quality of the power supply was also discussed several times at this ASR forum, but the conclusion was that no special power supply was needed. Dec 19, 2020. Seattle Area. A. Location. Here is the inside for anyone that might be interested! This is a review and detailed measurements of the Topping "TP" RD3 balanced stereo USB rackmount DAC with Bluetooth. Authorized Sellers D Series. A. RCA left out E50 to RCA left in (low level) SVS PB12 sub #1. Adaboy4z. Poll; SMSL D400 Pro Balanced. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. I suppose this might be the reason. 0 speakers. amirm; Aug 16, 2023; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 11 12 13. Replies 242 Views. Seattle Area. Replies 242 Views 44K. TOPPING D10S DAC USB 32bit/384kHz DSD 256 XMOS U208 ES9038Q2M Black - Audiophonics. Auto Exact match All keywords Any keywords. #1. 00. payments. Replies 242 Views. Sep 22, 2023. amirm; Aug 16, 2023; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 11 12 13. R. It was sent to me by the company and costs US $199. By Wolf: Topping G5 BT -> 114 SINAD View attachment 243906 By member Rja400 here: D90LE LDAC BT -> 111 SINAD View attachment 243908 Also want to mention that Topping is the only outfit that sometimes mention the BT signal will be routed to the main DAC chip for decoding. D90SE Fully Balanced DAC. amirm; Aug 16, 2023; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 11 12 13. 65 USD $649. 2% 2. Replies 245 Views 45K. Poll;Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. I like the compact enclosure even though there is a built-in power supply and balanced outputs. TOPPING RD3 NEW TP Series HIFI audio decoder dual AK4493S chip DAC Bluetooth LDAC DSD512 RCA and XLR balanced output. Its is an usual Thesycon XMOS driver - not developed by Topping, used by almost all new DACs. Simple, no-nonsense USB DAC, excellent balanced sound quality. Sep 22, 2023. amirm; Aug 16, 2023; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 11 12 13. Here's the amplitude response for the seven different Topping filters: View attachment 155337. Replies 242. Replies 242 Views. a sample rate of 44. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. #1. The D10s has a retail cost of US $99. TCR2-25/75/125, 25/75/125cm RCA cable. It was sent to me by the company and costs US $129. Sunday at. The Airist R2R costs US $350. I definitely did not expect it to sound leaps and bounds better than. amirm; Wednesday at 7:05 AM; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 7 8 9. Location. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. This is a review and detailed measurements of the Topping D10s USB DAC and S/PDIF plus Toslink bridge. More Buying Choices $99. os. Tangband. Poll;this Topping dac can’t take optical input from Samsung tv, too much jitter probably. 104. So in summary, the Topping D30 continues to outperform. 218,871. 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). Sep 22, 2023. 82. Reactions: Ingenieur. #1. Do not kill phone battery - nor the NX4. ba7777 said: To whom being annoyed by the "complicated" method of switching between "PRE" and "DAC", please imagine one situation below. Performance there was identical whether I used RME ADI-2 DAC's own USB input, or going through Topping D10 to drive its S/PDIF. R. D10 Balanced PCM384&DSD256 USB Balanced DAC. The unit feels quite solid giving a feeling of quality (again, typical of high-end desktop DACs). Typical of PC audio connectivity devices, the Sound BlasterX G6 is a combo device which includes an audio DAC, ADC, and headphone. . Replies 242 Views. The D70 costs US $499 although their products frequently go on sale. TCT1-25/75/125, 25/75/125cm TRS balanced cable. The OriGen G2 is refreshingly different from the typical DAC and headphone. Replies 327 Views 43K. 2. Topping released a new driver to remedy the issue on May 9th. Topping has announced its upcoming latest Bluetooth. The exasound s82 is about 5 times the price of the dac8 Stereo (in Europe). Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. - the topping dac is in dac mode, and shows correct sampling rate - I tried different sources - from high quality flac files to mediocre quality streaming - same result. yanm said: A question on the auto standby feature of the E50: it seems not to work as I expected. DAC/amp Fiio K5 Pro, DAC Topping D30 Pro, Amp Topping A30 Pro Headphones: Hifiman Ananda, Dan Clark Aeon 2 Noire. 219,251. Oct 10, 2020. amirm; Nov 1, 2023;Laptop -> Topping E30 DAC -> miniDSP 2x4 -> JBL 308P Mkii Speakers (2-channel) & SVS SB-1000 Pro Subwoofer. amirm; Aug 16, 2023; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 11 12 13. This is a review and detailed measurements of the LA-QXD1 balanced (XLR) USB DAC. Replies 242 Views 43K. 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. Jul 14, 2020. The interface is pretty simple with the exception of the. 88. Yes, but the question really has nothing to do with the DM7. This is an unusual DAC in that it goes to extremes to implement everything on its own including digital filters for the DAC using a combo of ARM and Analog devices DSP. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. #1. 13 Next C coptician Member Joined Apr 22, 2021 Messages Topping Audio Store . This is a review and detailed measurements of the Topping D90 Balanced USB DAC with Bluetooth. From my understanding the higher end DACs with Bluetooth and balanced outputs (Topping d70s) don’t often include this function. 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,. " Actually, it is also available under many other names on various sites (Amazon, Ebay, AliExpress, etc. Blake Klondike. Location. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. The new version brings Bluetooth, remote control and better performance (see measurements below). . Location. IamJF. Toslink switch and TosLink/Coaxial SPDIF converter - Review and measurements. 134. #1. Bit of a weird form factor and comes with a blue LED screen other then that is has the same features of the D30Pro including volume control for pre-out with the extra bonus that the M200 does have Bluetooth. 8. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. 38 produces 3 watts but at 0. G. At 12 Kg/26 pounds, this is one of the heaviest DACs I have tested. amirm; Aug 16, 2023; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 11 12 13. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. It is dominated by noise and who knows what else (in red). Secondly, the heart of the DAC = Sabre chip is also better that Sabre chip implemented in Mytek Brooklyn DAC+ (9038Pro vs 9028) however is this aspect I think it might be inaudible because these are very similar chips. This is a review and detailed measurements of the Musetec Audio (LKS Audio) MH-DA005 ES9038 based stereo DAC. A remote control is provided as well. A. The cyan one is from Topping D30 which takes the crown again as the best of the three. amirm; Aug 16, 2023; Digital To Analog (DAC). amirm; Aug 16, 2023; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 11 12 13. amirm; Yesterday at 7:05 AM; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 4 5 6. The single "SEL" button powers on the unit (touch sensitive) and selects input. The Objective DAC sells for $129 which is the same price as Topping D30. Now my DirectStream DAC has given up the ghost and I'm in need of a new balanced DAC that will compliment the gear listed above. 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. 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. HELP! I am considering the Topping E30 II DAC but need to resolve one concern: I would be using the USB as a potential input but not as a power source. IamJF. Sunday at 2:30 PM. Seattle Area. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. There are two channels of output that are not used. Saturday at. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. Nov 1, 2023. I recently received the Focal Clear, and I think it sounds great. amirm; Oct 21, 2023; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 15 16 17. Replies 242 Views 44K. #1,903. amirm; Aug 16, 2023; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 11 12 13. Joined Dec 21, 2018. Joined. Reactions: XpanD. Sep. Sep. D. I tried 6 feet length of Monoprice USB 2 gold plated cable, and my computer couldn't even discover the DAC. Sep 22, 2023. The E70 is another meticulously engineered DAC from Topping at a reasonable price. Aug 10, 2023. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. All powered by a. Adaboy4z. 1bit means 6dB, 4 bits give 24dB. Location. Replies 242 Views. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. #1. Replies 242 Views 44K. C. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. I. What's new. amirm; Aug 16, 2023; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 11 12 13. Main: Topping E70, Topping pa5 II plus, Guru Audio Junior+ Desktop: Topping MX3s, Topping DX5 Lite, Ino Audio piMx,. Controversial News Posts. Sep 23, 2021. amirm; Aug 16, 2023; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 11 12 13. 218,811. " Actually, it is also available under many other names on various sites (Amazon, Ebay, AliExpress, etc. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. It kind of manages to look "high-end" while obviously being priced lower. And the dac is absurdly overpriced (the M300se is $100 cheaper, and wipes the floor with the RD3 in every metric), and also completely useless in pro audio settings (no aes, no word clock, no dante, no ADAT, no >4v. my sound system is in a closed cupboard and invisible. Sep 22, 2023. Shortly i will (probably) decide to purchase either an Topping E70 or the E70 Velvet. It kind of manages to look "high-end" while obviously being priced lower. A. #1. Replies 242 Views 44K. #82. Sep 13, 2021. Yesterday at 2:30 PM. 2. 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. I usually. I've not seen tracks on Tidal MQA Masters jumping through 44. 1 has a more narrow stereoimage with a slightly more pronounced perceived bass. A. It was kindly purchased new and drop shipped to me. Given there is no such requirement for Mac, it could be that the DM7 has compatibility issues with the Microsoft UAC2 driver or something. Yes, this is a new revision of one of our favorite DACs, the D50. PC Setup: SoundblasterX G6 DAC -> JDS Labs Atom Headphone Amp -> Sennheiser HD560s & AKG K702 & Hifiman HE4XX & NAD HP50 & Sennheiser HD600 all EQ'd to Harman Curve. DACs Topping RD3 Adaboy5 Sep 15, 2023 A Adaboy5 Member Sep 15, 2023 #1 Just received it in the mail today. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. I suspect extra money had gone into making the top curved down but it doesn't do anything for me. Add SPDIF to Topping. L. Sep 22, 2023. A remote control is provided as well. Plugged into the 3. It was kindly sent to me by Topping. HDMI makes most sense if you are also doing video. Specifically, tv optical outputs seem to generate noise nd other artifacts that many dacs see as jitter problems. Topping D30. #1. I am a fan of the Musical Fidelity industrial design. Like the sony-nwa45, one the DAP doesn't provide usb. Sep 22, 2023. Replies 242 Views. #1. That solution was much, much more convenient. Behold the E50:. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. Looking for a DAC with USB input and decent performance (SINAD) that has a nice physical volume/attenuation knob and display, and a remote control, under $200. These vary from $40-$300. Authorized SellersTOPPING BC3 is a compact Bluetooth decoder that supports Bluetooth 5. Joined Aug 29, 2019 Messages. Poll; Rega. Owner swapped out the fake TDA-1541A for a real one. Tup3x Active Member. Oct 20, 2023. #1. A. #21. Location. Their philosophy is built on the dual goals of outstanding audio and superb performance; while a strong emphasis on R&D is backed up by investment in skilled engineering teams, equipped with top-of-the-range professional audio testing machinery. D Series. Replies 235 Views 32K. The Gustard had minor clicks during soft passages on DSD until I updated the MCU firmware (fixed on new X16 DACs). Aug 7, 2022. It was sent to me by the company and costs US $699. Replies 242 Views. 0 and one 3. It was sent to me by the company and costs US $619. Sep 22, 2023. 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. This is the review and measurements of the secretive Topping D50 DAC. Drop's website says 931 are sold so it seems like a popular DAC. 7. It was kindly sent to me by the company for testing. Sep. The DAC also displays the upsampled frequencies correctly. A. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. Portable: Audio Technica E40 TRUTHEAR x Crinacle ZERO Red TV: LG B1 65" OLED, Switch OLEDSeattle Area. This is a review and detailed measurements of the Airist R2R DAC. Other than a small picture and mention on topping's web site, there is no other information on it. Review Index. Mani. $39. Sunday at. This is a review and detailed measurements of the Schiit Modi+ stereo USB DAC. Shenzhenaudio Topping EX5 Review (DAC and Headphone Amplifier) This is a review and detailed measurements of the Topping EX5 produced exclusively for Shenzhenaudio. This is a review and detailed measurements of the brand new, Topping DX3Pro DAC and headphone amplifier. It is heavy, and very nicely machined. Replies 242 Views 42K. 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. Johannes. IMD measurement: DAC: Topping E30 II Lite DAC mode, F6 filter, RCA out USB in, 48kHz 32bits MI 60Hz-7kHz. So yes, given the right software and computer configuration you can do it, but your focus should really be on how to do that on the computer and not on aspects of the DAC itself. D50s Multi-input LDAC&PCM768&DSD512 DAC. Thanks in advance. not sure it matters but my serial # starts with 2006. Rja4000; Sep 8, 2023; Audio Electronics and Hardware; 2 3 4. 99. Search. In use however, the display of sample rate on AD10 fake is dim and not matching the PCM/DSD. Jun 27, 2019. amirm; Aug 16, 2023; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 11 12 13. It has a good hiss with the volume about 3/4 way up. These vary from $40-$300. Replies 242 Views 44K. It has performed flawlessly since I received it. You could get an RCA to 3. 99. DAC/amp Fiio K5 Pro, DAC Topping D30 Pro, Amp Topping A30 Pro Headphones: Hifiman Ananda, Dan Clark Aeon 2 Noire. Likes. The D70 has a similar look and feel to other Topping products which is to say feels quite solid: The display is now white OLED. Here's what was in the reply: DAC + Headphone amp improved; Uses a m odified SOLO s chematic; D3's supply voltage is 45% higher than D2's, for better performance and could easily drive a high impedance headphone. My E30 stopped outputting sound after less than a month. This is a detailed review and measurements of Schiit Yggdrasil with upgraded "Gen 5 USB" interface and "Analog 2" DAC+analog board. amirm; Aug 16, 2023; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 11 12 13. 9,095. Sep. 93. Joined Aug 31, 2022 Messages 11 Likes 1. The Topping design uses all 4 channels and sums pairs. Poor (headless panther) Votes: 5 2. amirm; Aug 16, 2023;. amirm; Aug 16, 2023; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 11 12 13. It would look great next or on top of the D50s DAC. Replies 244 Views 45K. Seattle Area. Seattle Area. The interface is pretty simple with the exception of the "Mode. The unit looks attractive enough for a desktop product. Replies 242 Views 44K. 99$ and will be available with various retailers all over the globe really soon. It use XMOS (XU208) + ES9018K2M + OPA2134 and customized Thesycon driver (Windows) to support maximum PCM384kHz/32bit and DSD256 (Native) decode and display the format & sampling rate by indicator. Deleted member 58865. Top Products. Topping "TP" RD3 밸런스드 DAC를 추천하겠습니다. Sep 22, 2023. Sep 22,. This product makes no sense at all, just like the RA3 made no sense. I've always had an issue with some interference when the DX3 is connected via USB, its always there as long as the USB is plugged in, even when in optical mode. Yesterday at 2:30 PM. Hmmm, as a proud owner of the Topping D10S DAC, I always liked the idea of the E30, and now the E30ii is out!? Wonder if the new(er) revision will be a better choice than the original E30. In one line: this is a useless addition. Linear Phase Fast Roll Off filter has 120dB stop band rejection, but Filter 5 does not have -120dB rejection in the noise graph. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. This is a review and detailed measurements of the brand new, Topping DX3Pro DAC and headphone amplifier. +Given the above response I think the ASR 'recommended' rating for this Topping DAC should be reconsidered. I would like to use the Topping DM7 that does not have spdif input and even if it had (Like Okto 8 Pro) then it would still not be able handle the crossover from EIKO or room corrections. Also, the SMSLs and Toppings of the world trying to claw their way into the oily, fart-sniffing world of 'high-end' can never work for them. HS02 USB2. gegegege Member. amirm; Aug 16, 2023; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 11 12 13. In the E30, STM8S005C6T6 from STMicro is used as the MCU. The LED is function but sadly displays the sample rate rather than volume (until you change that). The M400 design has been upgraded with a larger, more clear display and a Plexiglas upper cover: There is the usual remote. Don't know much about the shielding of the stock USB cable. Seattle Area. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. Poll; SMSL D400 Pro Balanced DAC Review. amirm; Aug 16, 2023; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 11 12 13. +Given the above response I think the ASR 'recommended' rating for this Topping DAC should be reconsidered. I think after completing the installation it is good to turn the DAC off and on again. Get it as soon as Wednesday, Nov 1. Sep 22, 2023. In one line: this is a useless addition. The Airist R2R costs US $350. For example, after power down (of the mains), the E50 sometime starts as 'on' and othertimes in standby. 0 and LDAC transmission, while. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. This is a review and detailed measurements of the FX Audio DAC-SQ3. Adaboy4z. Reactions: MaxBuck and Rover. Replies 245 Views 46K. Seattle Area. D70 Pro OCTO Fully Balanced DAC. I sometimes need a portable DAC that is as good as my 1820m and it appears to have the right parts in it to do that. I like the rack look and big display. . This is a review and detailed measurements of the "Finished Philips hifi forum tenth anniversary TDA1541 DAC Coaxial input L17-53. I. A. Forum Donor. Fine (happy panther) Votes: 88 39. The same appearance was carried over from the L70 DAC section and some of Topping’s other components. (影音消費經驗分享 . Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. Sep 22, 2023. Yesterday at 2:00 PM. Topping D30 Pro . I may be wrong, but it is known from the Topping D90, DAC mode definitely have better quality than running in the pre amp mode due to the same reason mentioned above. Sep 22, 2023. Newbie here, so if I come off as ill-informed, please excuse my ignorance. amirm; Aug 16, 2023; Digital To Analog. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. Linkwitz LXmini speakers with Linkwitz Orion dipole woofers as subwoofers. And the dac is absurdly overpriced (the M300se is $100 cheaper, and wipes the floor with the RD3 in every metric), and also completely useless in pro audio settings (no aes, no word clock, no dante, no ADAT, no >4v. It is on a kind loan from forum member. 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. Sunday at 2:30 PM.