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? :D
Has anyone had a chance to play with a Topping DAC/Headphone amp? Review of the Topping A90. https://youtu.be/e0BEt1-qg0M |
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. :D 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. :D |
The Topping D-90 uses an AK DAC chip FWIW
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Jim Smith, who is on that other forum you frequently visit, owns one and likes it.
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Topping brand
If I were to suggest desktop options for personal listening they would all come from Schiit. One of their multi-bit DAC’s and a SS headamp.
Great value and great sound, made in the US of A. Hard to beat. |
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That will be my next suggestion if the Topping that has interested him is eliminated. The Schiit Asgard with the multibit DAC module was outstanding for $399 in my own experience. He may go for Jotunheim with the multi-bit for balanced option. My suggestion was to keep it simple at first and see where it takes him as the upgrade bug will inevitably bite at some point. |
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