Topping L30 Headphone Amplifier Review

[KR500]

Thanks for the clarification John

Is there a projected release date for Toppings amplifier to match the E30 and L30 yet ?

no

 

[Matias]

Can someone suggest short Rca to Rca cables to connect it to D50s?

Design a Cable in UK:
https://www.designacable.com/studio...rca-to-rca-lead-flexible-van-damme-cable.html

 

[yavormoskov]

I just received my L30. There is a large gap between the amp and the the volume pot. Is that normal?

 

[awdelft]

Not in power but in distortion and noise performance.

wow, can't wait
even a dutchman wouldn't mind if your products in some way surpass hypex

 

[MrPotatoHead]

Not in power but in distortion and noise performance.

(re. beating Purifi)

This is exciting! Can you give a rough estimate on availability so that I can temper my enthusiasm appropriately?

 

[JohnYang1997]

I just received my L30. There is a large gap between the amp and the the volume pot. Is that normal?

A gap yes shouldn't be too large.

 

[MrPotatoHead]

I just received my L30. There is a large gap between the amp and the the volume pot. Is that normal?

I received mine yesterday and the gap is just enough to snuggly hold a business card - so not a large gap.

 

[Artaois]

Yes, Red and Blue are coming. Possibly grey as well.

Grey would be fantastic! Seems like everything is always black or silver. Does that mean the E30 will be released in those colors as well?

 

[JohnYang1997]

Grey would be fantastic! Seems like everything is always black or silver. Does that mean the E30 will be released in those colors as well?

yep

 

[yavormoskov]

I received mine yesterday and the gap is just enough to snuggly hold a business card - so not a large gap.

Mine can hold three cards, at least.

 

[JohnYang1997]

Mine can hold three cards, at least.

Push the knob into it. Don't force it too much tho.

 

[raif71]

Push the knob into it. Don't force it too much tho.

Hum to the song by salt n peppa while doing it

 

[yavormoskov]

Push the knob into it. Don't force it too much tho.

I already tried. The knob can not be pressed more. There is a photo.

 

[JohnYang1997]

I already tried. The knob can not be pressed more. There is a photo.View attachment 78947

It's a little bit wider than it should. But hey if it ain't break don't fix it.
It should look normal from the front. I'd take it.

 

[yavormoskov]

Here we go. The setup is finally done. Custom made (by me) slide in under table table for my PC, Emotiva BasX A-300 power amplifier and, Polk Audio LSIM703s speakers, Topping D50s DAC and L30 amp. The preamp inside L30 is is very high quality. Music is clear but also impactful and musical. Much better experience than the preamp of the Atom.

 

[half_dog]

@JohnYang1997 May I ask you about cables? I've ordered some RCAs cables, but the postal service started a strike yesterday and I don't know when it will finish ... Anyway, I have a few meters of mic cables (two conductors and double shield) and somes RCA connectors . A few messages before some folks were talking about cables and what I could understood one conductor would receive the positive signal, the other return path and the shield should be soldered only at one end of the cable. I was thinking to solder just one conductor for signal and the shield mesh for return - like a coax cable or use both conductor for signal and shield as return. Maybe not use the shield at all. Could you tell which would be the best aproach in this situation?

 

[nck045]

Here we go. The setup is finally done. Custom made (by me) slide in under table table for my PC, Emotiva BasX A-300 power amplifier and, Polk Audio LSIM703s speakers, Topping D50s DAC and L30 amp. The preamp inside L30 is is very high quality. Music is clear but also impactful and musical. Much better experience than the preamp of the Atom.
View attachment 78979

Nice setup. Which volume control is that?

 

[JohnYang1997]

Looking good yavo!. Unlike JohnYang, I would not take that volume knob. That doesn't look right, and doesn't look normal compared to nearly 10 of these smaller type amps I've owned over the past recent years. Personally I am not a fan of smooth knobs and got rid of it on my SP200 (pictured). I also don't personally like the red color. I really like the solid black aluminum knurled knobs you can find cheap on Amazon. I am not sure of the size you need or if you like that look or feel. But' it's usually a very easy swap and should mount flush against the chassis.

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That's because all of the others have part of the volume knob embedded in the front panel. It's not possible with glass front panel. Part of the glass gets too thin so it's impossible to manufacturer. Other devices like a50, nx series, dx series don't have a gap. That's the best one can do. And lastly no one look straight down from above, never have been a problem.

 

[JohnYang1997]

The knob in the picture I show of my SP200 is not embedded in the front panel. It's as close as you can get to face without rubbing.

Also, the problem isn't looking down (you wouldn't want to on that one because it looks bad); it's that the knob will wobble. That's even worse.

Ok. The things is the knob will not wobble.

 

[yavormoskov]

Nice setup. Which volume control is that?

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I am attaching a photo of the volume knob with the price. Also, the under knob blue glowing is very subtle and it shows only when turning the volume knob. As far as the quality goes, it's great, simply great. A have had it for many years and no issues whatsoever. The link is https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MV411BR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
This is the US version of Amazon but probably you will be able to find it in other parts of the world, as well. The brand is DROK.