lordwotton
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Hi all!
This is my first post on the forum but I've lurked since months. I'm not an expert so bear with me about it
After reading the reviews, in January I bought a Topping Dx3 Pro + DAC. I use it to drive my Yamaha HS8s connected to my TV via optical, to my PC via USB and via Bluetooth.
Unluckily my unit died a couple of weeks ago while I was playing music and it doesn't power on anymore. The vendor proposed me to send it back to China to repair it, but I don't know if I'm willing to spend at least 50 dollars on it and wait probably a month.
What comparable device would you suggest me to buy, maybe with better QC than topping? I need it to have Bluetooth (possibly with LDAC codec) and I'd like it to be able to drive headphones, since I'm about to buy a pair of Hifiman Edition XS. Also having a remote would be a nice plus since it will be placed in my living room.
So far I saw the SMSL C200 and the Sabaj A10D 2022 but that's more expensive. Both of these are Chinese manufacturers like topping.
I also saw the Xduoo TA-30 that looks lovely to me but it would cost more than twice.
What are your recommendations in the 200-400 usd price range?
This is my first post on the forum but I've lurked since months. I'm not an expert so bear with me about it
After reading the reviews, in January I bought a Topping Dx3 Pro + DAC. I use it to drive my Yamaha HS8s connected to my TV via optical, to my PC via USB and via Bluetooth.
Unluckily my unit died a couple of weeks ago while I was playing music and it doesn't power on anymore. The vendor proposed me to send it back to China to repair it, but I don't know if I'm willing to spend at least 50 dollars on it and wait probably a month.
What comparable device would you suggest me to buy, maybe with better QC than topping? I need it to have Bluetooth (possibly with LDAC codec) and I'd like it to be able to drive headphones, since I'm about to buy a pair of Hifiman Edition XS. Also having a remote would be a nice plus since it will be placed in my living room.
So far I saw the SMSL C200 and the Sabaj A10D 2022 but that's more expensive. Both of these are Chinese manufacturers like topping.
I also saw the Xduoo TA-30 that looks lovely to me but it would cost more than twice.
What are your recommendations in the 200-400 usd price range?