No new reports of issues on the thread is somewhat promising.
Keep your fingers crossed.
Well, if I already wasn't that impressed by the low power and high price tag of this amp, today i'm even a little less impressed.
Yes, I know, I know, but look at the SINAD. Seems to me this was accomplished in part by low gain and low power. Show me these numbers with twice the power and normal gain structure (like 29db) and I will bow down and tip my hat.
Less than a month in, Topping seems to be taking advantage of Amir's review, the price now is $900. Sorry, maybe just me, but with all the issues with some of their products and what not with the economy and all, just rubs me wrong.
I won't say anymore as people will think i' just bashing the brand or product. It's just my personal observation from a consumer standpoint.
I will give credit to the impressive test results (minus power). It's obvious there must be some good engineering that went on designing this amp.
"Amirs quote
Conclusions
It is clear that Topping engineers are bringing their expertise in designing ultra low noise and distortion in headphone amplification to power amplifiers. As such, they have outdone every amplifier I have measured in that regard, getting ahead to capture the #1 position with a large gap to #2 choice.
The amplifier is not for everyone though.
Power level is modest as compared to competitors. And you have that large external power supply. My wish is another version of this amp with built-in power supply, motorized volume control with bridge mode standard. For now, we need to celebrate one of the most important development in delivering transparent, high fidelity amplification to audiophiles in a very attractive package.
It is my absolute pleasure to recommend the Topping LA90. History is made on this day folks!"
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"Amirs quote when referring to the modestly priced NAD C 320BEE
Conclusions
Nice to go back in time and test amplifiers which were simple to understand and simple to measure. The NAD C 320BEE seems to have been competently designed for modest power delivery at a budget price. In that regard, it completely succeeds in its mission.
Personally, I think 67 watts is not enough for home listening. Today's speakers have become smaller in size and shrunk in efficiency, needing fair bit of power to get them to produce proper dynamics. If you disagree otherwise, or have sensitive speakers, the NAD C 320BEE seems to be a good unit to buy. It certainly does away with any anxiety you may have with using class-D amplification"
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In the end, I have no doubt, the review here on ASR will be the main contributor to sales. When many want or need as much power as they can get, with SINAD numbers like this, power will undoubtedly take a second seat for many. Personally, I will wait for the next more powerfull version that I have no doubt they will come out with. Problem is, if the price for a more powerful version is comparable with this version, they may no longer be the value spot people have come accustomed to.