christaras
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Is it ok to pair it with a smsl c200? I have trs to monitor speakers and my headphones to the amp. Thanks in advance.
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Topping L30 II Review (Headphone Amp)
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staticV3
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Yes.
christaras
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In your opinion is it worth it to buy the L30II for the edition xs?
staticV3
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Do you get enough volume with the C200 alone?
If so, then no. Not worth it.
Kaligogrrrrr
Member
Hi Everyone,
I recently got the Denon 5200, I already own the Topping E30 DAC (PLENTY for me) and I want to get the L30ii but couple of questions..
Are the issues resolved and also which gain setting would be best for the Denon 5200, I find it just too difficult to put all the numbers together so I would rather just ask.
THANK you!
I recently got the Denon 5200, I already own the Topping E30 DAC (PLENTY for me) and I want to get the L30ii but couple of questions..
Are the issues resolved and also which gain setting would be best for the Denon 5200, I find it just too difficult to put all the numbers together so I would rather just ask.
THANK you!
staticV3
Master Contributor
Which ones specifically?
The lowest gain setting that still allows you to reach satisfying volume.
Kaligogrrrrr
Member
There were issues early on which I can't recall. It's why I sent my first one back when it was first released and reviewed here.
The L30 had issues, which the L30 II fixed. I haven’t heard about any problems with the L30 II, except possibly an overzealous protection mode that I don’t think is an issue for 99% of users.
how is reliability for L30 II ?
Is this using the encapsulated modules, that people seem to say is a problem with other Topping amps ?
No DC issues lol ?
@solderdude @staticV3
Is this using the encapsulated modules, that people seem to say is a problem with other Topping amps ?
No DC issues lol ?
@solderdude @staticV3
solderdude
Grand Contributor
No encapsulated stuff.
No DC issues.
No ESD issues.
Properly functioning DC protection.
If I would ever need a good headphone amp (SE in/out) it would be what I buy. I don't need one as I design and build my own amps
And both these apply the same with L50?
solderdude
Grand Contributor
No encapsulated parts here either
I guess the NCFA amplification is under the 2 big blue heat sinks?
Better cooling than potted / encapsulated modules ?
solderdude
Grand Contributor
The TPA6120A2 power IC's and some power transistors are cooled.
staticV3
Master Contributor
Probably a measurement error:
https://www.audiosciencereview.com/...30-ii-review-headphone-amp.36027/post-1776086
staticV3
Master Contributor
Unlikely.
Do you think it'd get worse (provided the impedance isn't too low for the increased voltage), or remain the same?
staticV3
Master Contributor
The L30II has slightly more noise in High gain, so I'd expect a slight degradation in the multitone test result. Though nothing even close to audible.
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