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Topping brand
Topping brand seems to be gaining a lot of popularity with their DACs and headphone amps among the streaming/computer desk audiophiles. Tidalians? Qobuzians? Roonians?
Has anyone had a chance to play with a Topping DAC/Headphone amp? Review of the Topping A90. https://youtu.be/e0BEt1-qg0M Last edited by PHC1; 11-29-2020 at 12:58 PM. |
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I have a Topping D50. I own several ESS-based DAC's and this is the worst sounding of the bunch. Living with it for awhile proves it to be less than musically engaging. Like 70's era solid state.
I think all of the Topping love comes from a biased and totally measurement-focused forum called Audio Science Review. Sometimes, even if you paid close to nothing, you realize that you've been taken.
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Definitely not for my ears then. I am very happy with the Audeze Deckard DAC and variable preamp-outs that I can feed my Woo Audio tubes and headphones depending on SS vs Toob mood. My DAC was not a favorite of Audio Science Reviews so obviously we have a difference of taste there. |
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The Topping D-90 uses an AK DAC chip FWIW
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That might make a very significant difference. DAC chips are not fancy power cords, one can hear a difference!
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Jim Smith, who is on that other forum you frequently visit, owns one and likes it.
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I'll inquire, thanks. It is really for a friend of mine who wants to get into computer desk streaming/listening. I love my tubes but want to keep it simple for the non-audiophile friend.
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Schiit Modi 3.
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Lumin P1 streamer/DAC/preamp, Constellation Inspiration integrated TT: Michell Gyro SE MkII, SME V, Koetsu Urushi Vermilion, EAR324. Harbeth 30.2s, REL R-305, Shunyata Alpha V2 ICs, Alpha V2 SPs, Sigma XC, Sigma NRv2, Omega QR-s & Alpha NRv2 PCs, segmented Altaira SG stack w/ Alpha & Omega CGCs, Everest 8000 PD. Remote Server Room: Uptone EtherREGEN, AfterDark Master Clock & LPS, Alita, Battle Angel, (Akasa NUC Roon Core), iFi DC Purifiers (for SMPS used for Alita & router), Shunyata Gemini combo power distributor & Altaira-type CG GP-NR hub, Venom & Alpha CGCs, Shunyata NRv14 power cords for digital components. |
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Yep, it’s also on the list. So far I’m presenting options. At least we settled on HD600 but that presents a slight challenge for 300 ohm happy dac/amp combo. Modi 3/Magni should be fine though as would the Asgard multibit. I liked the Asgard with the 600’s
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