Short feedback on the D50 III
I ordered from HifiGO on 14 March. I received the device on 27 March, so delivery time was approx. 2 weeks. Shipping was free and I didn't have to pay any customs duties. Very good, I can recommend the shop.
I have to admit that I was a bit disappointed at first after connecting it. But I'll get to that in a moment.
I ordered the D50III because I wanted to use the DAC as a preamp for my power amplifier. The remote control feature was important to me.
My player is a Wiim Mini via Toslink to the DAC, RCA out to the Dlhifi ma5332ms power amplifier module. By the way, I can highly recommend this module. It sounds excellent for the money.
But why was I disappointed at first? I'm not sure if it's just me or if it could happen to others. That's why I mention it
The sound was flat, one-dimensional and uninspiring. The second day was no different. I then saw on the Topping page that there is a firmware update for the D50III. So maybe that's the reason, I thought.
And now it comes..., the supplied USB cable was not properly inserted into the power socket. It practically snaps in twice. Watch out for that!
It's very tight at the back and you think it's in correctly. The DAC also switches on and works, but sounds flat. The cable must noticeably snap in twice. Only then is a proper current flow ensured and the sound is as you would expect from such a device
My device was delivered with firmware 1.16. Now I have 1.20 on it. I don't know what has been improved.
But everything works as it should. I like the volume control in 0.5db steps.
Unfortunately, parametric EQ only really works via USB in. That would be the real highlight in my eyes if all inputs were implemented.