Topping D30Pro Review (Balanced DAC)

[gvl]

They showcased the sample back in October last year, earlier than the fire, I think. The choice of the chip is more like a statement that says they can use anything to achieve 120dB of SINAD.

But, but, can they achieve the sound signature?

 

[Χ Ξ Σ]

But, but, can they achieve the sound signature?

DACs that measure this well are bound to produce cold, analytical, and uninvolving sound, we all know that.

 

[Doodski]

DACs that measure this well are bound to produce cold, analytical, and uninvolving sound, we all know that.

Brrrrr... chilly sound....

 

[raif71]

all these talk about cold/analytical/chilly sound just warms me up

 

[sweetchaos]

Alas, I forgot to ask them how much it costs when released. I will update the review when I find out.

 

[gvl]

My guess is $350+.

 

[amirm]

Get ready for some torture in watching my first youtube video that I just created on this DAC!!! Added it to the review but here it is as well:

 

[sweetchaos]

OMG, Amir made his own YouTube channel!!!

Time to CRUSH youtube reviews!

 

[Andreas007]

My „Monk“ says:
„A zero displayed together with a minus sign deserves a headless panther!“

 

[Χ Ξ Σ]

Being an incredibly diligent person, Amir looked up the word to make sure he used it right.

 

[diddley]

Nice video! Not too long and informative.
Explaining really good the why,s of each test, i like that especially cause i'm not so good in the technical stuff.

 

[amirm]

Being an incredibly diligent person, Amir looked up the word to make sure he used it right.
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Yeh, for some reason spelling didn't seem right.

 

[sweetchaos]

Well that took a few mins, but I subscribed (and liked) from 20 of my Google Accounts...just to kick-start the algorithm and get the ball rolling...

Don't ask me why I have so many, please!

 

[Doodski]

Well that took a few mins, but I subscribed (and liked) from 20 of my Google Accounts...just to kick-start the algorithm and get the ball rolling...

Don't ask me why I have so many, please!

I only have 6 and I thought I was overdoing it.

 

[gvl]

Get ready for some torture in watching my first youtube video that I just created on this DAC!!! Added it to the review but here it is as well:

This is big but consider adding a blender test to such reviews to attract more viewers.

 

[YSC]

Get ready for some torture in watching my first youtube video that I just created on this DAC!!! Added it to the review but here it is as well:

Nice one, I don’t expect you are this grown up and still able to lug around those heavy speakers!

 

[CrustyToad]

Thanks Amir for the (video) review!

Topping should make a fully featured multi-ch AVR, or AVP with Dirac. I'm sure they'd knock it out of the park, as they've proven time and time again to put in a lot of effort into their engineering.

+++1

Topping and others have shown that the 2ch DAC at reasonable prices has been fully conquered. Performance is there and it is mostly about features.

The next frontier is a multi channel pre/dac AVR with DSP. It should do both 2ch and multichannel at the level of today's 2ch DACs with DSP enabled.

First company to market this will make waves...

 

[GWolfman]

This or the Gustard X16?

 

[bequietjk]

@GWolfman I think Topping has reached a level of performance and connection with it's consumers that none others have. Just my speculation.

Personally, I'd go Topping. Customer support has been great through ASR and will most likely be a more reliable product.

 

[imagidominc]

Good to see you on Youtube Amir! That’s a lovely DAC. Great review!