The colors that REW ended up picking are not great, but these are in order, from top to bottom: Mode 1 - Fast roll off apodizing. As soon as the Topping E50 I ordered arrived, I performed the operation test, so I will report the result. SINAD and transparency have been a real yawnfest for quite sometime now. Location. amirm; Aug 16, 2023; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 11 12 13. Replies 245 Views 45K. Sunday at 2:30 PM. The limiting factor is real DAC resolution which is about 20 bits these days. Go to Windows 'Settings' and choose 'Sound' and then under 'Output Device' choose Topping USB DAC. R. It was sent to me by Shenzhenaudio and costs US $1,399. Sep 22, 2023. amirm; Aug 16, 2023; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 11 12 13. So you can use up to 4 bits for volume control without losing audio content. Seattle Area. 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. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. TOPPING E50 DAC (Digital-to-Analog-Convertor) $169. Poll; Topping D70 Pro Sabre DAC Review. A remote control is provided as well. (19) $551. It retails for USD $199 but right now they are on sale for $180 including free shipping to US and Canada. To be honest, one could almost mistake the DAC and the amp except for the visual cue and. The second DX7s I purchased was from Massdrop in Feb 2019. MEASUREMENTS / REVIEW: Topping D10 Balanced (D10B) DAC. Here at the onset of clipping, Topping produces a very clean output of 0. Until now, I mainly used E30 and D10s D10 Balanced for DAC, but I bought the newly released E50 because it can also play MQA. Lots of clean driving power. Feb 21, 2018. This is a review and detailed measurements of the Topping "TP" RD3 balanced stereo USB rackmount DAC with Bluetooth. Will release and sell on Jan - Mar 2019. 5MM AUX for PS5/PC/MAC/ComputerThe latest node has usb output for a dac. About us. Replies 242 Views 44K. amirm; Aug 16, 2023; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 11 12. Nov 16, 2022. G. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. 0 out of 5 stars 116. 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 can confirm this one doesn't have those issue. +Given the above response I think the ASR 'recommended' rating for this Topping DAC should be reconsidered. R. May 31, 2020. This is a review and detailed measurements of the Geshelli Labs JNOG2 (J2) balanced stereo DAC. amirm; Aug 16, 2023; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 11 12 13. 021 dB difference). A. The latter translates into US $13,816. Dec 13, 2021. Amir has measured enough ESS DAC's over the past year to prove their undisputed cutting edge performance. #1. Seattle Area. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. 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. 216,210. 4 5 6. Tidal Sound output settings are all enabled for the "Topping USB DAC". A. #1. Seattle Area. Oct 8, 2018. " Actually, it is also available under many other names on various sites (Amazon, Ebay, AliExpress, etc. Low noise floor / good for IEMs. W. Jan 5, 2019. 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. I hope that they have better quality control over the product. Location. 9% Total voters 225 1 2 3 4. amirm; Aug 16, 2023; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 11 12 13. It looks very "cute" and masculine at the same time. Also, my old Belkin 10 feet USB 1 cable definitely didn't work. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. Specifications Dimensions (W x H x D)Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. As I noted in the review, I rather put an RD3 in my main system than a desktop DAC. I tried 6 feet length of Monoprice USB 2 gold plated cable, and my computer couldn't even discover the DAC. Location. 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. Joined Aug 25, 2020 Messages 845 Likes. It is on kind loan from a member and costs US $999 from their dealers. This latest Topping DAC is SOA to transfer of Musical signal from the string of 0s and 1s to Art and Pleasure. Sunday at. amirm; Aug 16, 2023; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 11 12 13. First, I bet Topping D90SE has better analog output section than Mytek. I just reviewed its companion headphone amplifier, the Topping L50. 1% 4. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. Adaboy4z. 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. Seattle Area. D10s PCM384&DSD256 USB DAC. Seattle Area. 4 5 6 7 8. Topping D30 Pro . Reviews. This is a review and detailed measurements of the Topping D10s USB DAC and S/PDIF plus Toslink bridge. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. It was kindly sent to me by the company. Poll; SMSL. Yesterday at 2:30 PM. amirm; Aug 16, 2023; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 11 12 13. May 18, 2023. Poll; SMSL D400 Pro Balanced DAC Review. litguy Member. 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. Sunday at 2:30 PM. A. This is a review and detailed measurements of Micca OriGen G2 DAC and headphone amplifier. amirm; Aug 16, 2023; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 11 12 13. Topping E50 DAC, Rega planar 3 - Vinyl, Ming Da - Tube preamp, Theta Interpid - Amp, Sonus Faber - Toy tower Speakers, Earthquake 15" - Subwoffer. In turn they try to resynch which results in pauses and other sound discontinuities. 88. New Arrivals. I removed the XLR to RCA cable and used RCA and the pop sound diminished, its there at power up but much quieter. TOPPING Audio TOPPING was founded in 2008 in Guangzhou, China. shenzhenaudio. Replies. TOPPING. Poll; VMV D1se2 Stereo DAC Review. 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. Replies 242 Views 43K. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. Adaboy4z. The look is typical of Geshelli products with use of plexiglass. This is a review and detailed measurements of the Musical Fidelity balanced USB DAC. are encouraged. 7. D10 Balanced PCM384&DSD256 USB Balanced DAC. Now can still order 9026 pro & 9038 q2m J2 DAC from GESHELLI. DAC Upgrade Advice. #1. Seattle Area. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. Forums. If you'd use the D70 as preamp you'd lose the balanced connection to the A70. 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. Seattle Area. amirm; Wednesday at 7:05 AM; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 7 8 9. I suppose this might be the reason. 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. Shortly i will (probably) decide to purchase either an Topping E70 or the E70 Velvet. In Europe the D10S and E30 are only 20 Euros apart. 219,077. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. Jun 27, 2019. Replies 242 Views 44K. The version I have has the optional Raspberry Pi 4 module for streaming which costs an extra $89. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. amirm; Aug 16, 2023; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 11 12 13. 6) Topping DX7 Pro (Pre-Amp with Sparkos OPamps) Topping DM7 Topping A90 Topping A90D Topping Ext90. The M400 design has been upgraded with a larger, more clear display and a Plexiglas upper cover: There is. Sep 22, 2023. Replies 242 Views 40K. The Airist R2R costs US $350. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. R. Poor (headless panther) Votes:. 93. In one line: this is a useless addition. amirm; Oct 21, 2023; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 14 15 16. Sep 22, 2023. Replies 242 Views 44K. Poll; SMSL D400 Pro. DX7Pro+/DX5/DX3Pro+ I can only recall these 3. Sep 22, 2023. 00. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. #1. 82DSD" will be switched to "Error" for a moment. Adaboy4z. Seattle Area. 65 USD $649. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. #1. 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. Topping D10 continually clicks and disconnects (SOLVED). Replies 245 Views 45K. Topping driver can be fully uninstalled. Hopefully this means better availability of parts and DACs. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. Replies 242 Views 44K. It is on kind loan from a member and costs US $999 from their dealers. amirm; Aug 16, 2023; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 11 12 13. Poll; Rega DAC-R DAC Review. Their genius is selling excellence for less, not audio jewelry for more. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. in case anyone was interested i set the e30 to DAC mode and am using low gain on the. #1,204. Replies 242 Views 43K. 1. It was kindly sent to me by the company and costs US $720 on Amazon with free shipping. 0 and LDAC transmission, while. Replies 242 Views 43K. Location. It was sent to me by Shenzhenaudio and costs US $1,399. Aug 16, 2023 #1,651. IamJF. 8% 3. A. Replies 245 Views 46K. Description: TOPPING D10S is a USB DAC with Line out, Optical and Coaxial output. Given there is no such requirement for Mac, it could be that the DM7 has compatibility issues with the Microsoft UAC2 driver or something. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. BTW, I also purchased a Topping D30 based on your rec and after visiting their site. Top Products. 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. Joined May 19, 2021 Messages 203 Likes 147 Location Old Southern Italy. 218,072. 5 19 ratings | 10 answered questions About this item D3 can input RCA. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. Mar 9, 2023. All powered by a. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. Thread starter amirm; Start date Nov 16, 2022; Rate this DAC: 1. Reactions: staticV3 and penguin. Topping has released (7-1-2020) a new firmware for the D90 MQA (only, not std. #62. Sep 22, 2023. This is a review and detailed measurements of the SMSL D400 Pro balanced stereo DAC with Bluetooth support. Dec 29, 2021. This is a review and detailed measurements of the Okto dac8 stereo DAC. #821. 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,. I just reviewed its companion headphone amplifier, the Topping L50. You could get an RCA to 3. amirm; Aug 16, 2023; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 11 12 13. The JDS Labs OL DAC comes with USB-input variant at $99 which is what I purchased. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. amirm; Aug 16, 2023; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 11 12 13. amirm; Nov 1, 2023;Laptop -> Topping E30 DAC -> miniDSP 2x4 -> JBL 308P Mkii Speakers (2-channel) & SVS SB-1000 Pro Subwoofer. Owner swapped out the fake TDA-1541A for a real one. amirm; Aug 16, 2023; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 10 11 12. When one DAC fails, you've got some spares. Main: Topping E70, Topping pa5 II plus, Guru Audio Junior+ Desktop: Topping MX3s, Topping DX5 Lite, Ino Audio piMx, SoundblasterX AE-5+, Dan Clark Aeon 2 closed, AKG 271 Studio (mostly for gaming). Conclusions Unlike some other Topping DAC clone we have tested, the DAC portion of Lavaudio DS600 delivers the goods. The ENOG2 Pro DAC comes in different colors and semi-transparent case. Today at 4:58 AM. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. amirm; Aug 16, 2023; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 11 12 13. This is a review of the Totaldac d1-six DAC and headphone amplifier. AndreaT Addicted to Fun and Learning. Seattle Area. shenzhenaudio. Replies 235 Views 32K. Replies 242 Views. Reviews. Fair enough, but limiting the units application for many. It was sent to me by the company and costs US $699. I recently received the Focal Clear, and I think it sounds great. Sold by HIFI College and ships from Amazon Fulfillment. Replies 242 Views 43K. amirm; Nov 1, 2023; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 11 12 13. The rear of the unit shows the typical connectors: The usual large, AC. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. Seeing how a better DAC costs less than. Adaboy4z. $500 gets you this and the RA3. amirm; Aug 16, 2023; Digital To Analog. Replies 242 Views 44K. 1 or 7. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. Location. Sunday at 2:30 PM. Mani. B. 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. 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. The hissing sound is much better, but it is still audible. TCX1-25/75/125, 25/75/125cm XLR balanced cable. Joined Aug 31, 2022 Messages 11 Likes 1. Speakers: Genelec 8331; DAC: Topping E70 Velvet; Streamer: WiiM Pro; WiiM Mini Headphones: Stax SR-202 / SRM-212; Hifiman Sundara 2020; AKG K371. TCR2-25/75/125, 25/75/125cm RCA cable. amirm; Aug 16, 2023; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 11 12 13. Samsung S6 is actually another great power source - OTG adapter and Topping USb cable. Replies 242 Views. Replies 242 Views 44K. #1. This is a review and detailed measurements of the Topping "TP" RD3 balanced stereo USB rackmount DAC with Bluetooth. Does Topping ever intend to make a pro DAC, similar to the Okto DAC8? Something with 4 or 8 DA channels? Studio: Fireface UC, Neumann KH 310, Definitive Supercube 6000 / Schitt Magni, Beyerdynamic DT 880 Pro. Toku. Replies 242 Views 44K. 04: Add bandwidth setting in setup menu (B-5) Customized settings from 5 to 15 (default: 5) The larger the number is, the stronger the range to adapt to jitter, and the smaller the number, the better the. IamJF. Sep 22, 2023. os. I purchased J2 ESS9026PRO, later, Geshelli J2 in a short time to provide more chip options, op-amp upgrade options. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. While I am not a fan of the plexiglass front, the rest of the unit looks good: Stock tube is a US made tube. Replies 245 Views 45K. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. Replies 242 Views 44K. U. It was sent to me by the company and costs US $149. 1 multichannel music files from a Roon ROCK NUC; NOT as a part of a Home Theater AVR. I tried all the ports, including USB3 hub, which actually works with the. 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. The Amp is 2x overpriced for pro use, underpowered, and takes up a ton of space, doesn't have pro audio features (speakon/pheonix). What a splendid DAC. Nov 1, 2023. Jul 30, 2022. TOPPING DX7 Pro ES9038PRO Desktop DAC & Headphone Amplifier. Sep 22, 2023. 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. IamJF. A. The company was kind enough to send me a sample for review. Sep 22, 2023. NgtFlyer Active Member. A. 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. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. A. A. Location. A. amirm; Aug 16, 2023; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 11 12 13. Nope, it's $269 for a Topping DAC with balanced and unbalanced output (and 123dB SINAD if anybody cares ). A. The company was kind enough to send me a sample for review. CleanSound said: I wonder what market segment this TP line is meant for. This is a review and detailed measurements of the Okto dac8 stereo DAC. It is heavy, and very nicely machined. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. Replies 242 Views 43K. 1 has a more narrow stereoimage with a slightly more pronounced perceived bass. #1. Adaboy4z. A. Slovakia. amirm; Aug 16, 2023; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 11 12 13. No hickups in sound, so I am happy with this "solution". D70 Pro OCTO Fully Balanced DAC. Would there be any significant difference in sound quality? 2. The first one I purchased in April 2018 from Aoshida. The build quality on the outside is very nice and step above bargain basement devices. 0 LDAC Audio Decoder DSD512 DAC AMP NFCA Headphone Amplifier Pre Amplifier (Silver) Fosi Audio K5 Pro Gaming DAC Headphone Amplifier Mini Hi-Fi Stereo Digital-to-Analog Audio Converter USB Type C/Optical/Coaxial to RCA/3. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. #1. amirm;This item Topping DX3 Pro+ ES9038Q2M Bluetooth 5. Replies 242 Views 44K. A. I have to use an adapter but the usb connector only use the data portion of usb hence the need of power. The rear of the unit shows the typical connectors: The usual large, AC. It has a volume control. The sample I have is from production run but is awaiting the manual for formal shipments. TCR2-25/75/125, 25/75/125cm RCA cable. Adaboy4z. HDMI makes most sense if you are also doing video. Functional review of Topping D10s USB DAC. This is one of the cheapest DACs with SPDIF inputs, level control and remote. This is a review and detailed measurements of Geshelli Labs ENOG2 Pro DAC. A. Would have been nicer to have a slightly larger box and put the USB in the back. Seattle Area. US cost is just $129. 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. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. Replies 242 Views 38K. It was sent to me by the company. This is review and detailed measurements of the Topping E30 II DAC. The device provides a plug-in point for an outboard power adapter but apparently the adapter is not provided. The Topping D50 is one of the most attractive DACs I have. Aug 3, 2022. Joined Aug 29, 2020. amirm; Aug 16, 2023; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 11 12 13. DAC/amp Fiio K5 Pro, DAC Topping D30 Pro, Amp Topping A30 Pro Headphones: Hifiman Ananda, Dan Clark Aeon 2 Noire. This is review and detailed measurements of the Topping E30 II DAC. Replies 242 Views 44K. amirm; Aug 16, 2023; Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion; 11 12 13. It was sent to me by the company and costs US $199. B. I don't know if it's been mentioned yet but the Topping D90SE has received a USB driver update V5. Topping has announced its upcoming latest Bluetooth. Topping RD3 TP Balanced DAC Review. If you want a desktop DAC, then there's the SMSL D-6 for $170 or the Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd gen for $120. Laserjock Major Contributor. Shenzhen Audio Topping.