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For clarity I'm not implying that I expect the chip updates themselves to make an audible benefit. It's just a clearly identifiable generational break.

C200 does have comparable dimensions to DX3 Pro+, but like you said it has advantages and disadvantages vs the DX3 Pro+. The internal power supply on the C200 is definitely an upgrade, but most of the internal hardware (ESS, XMOS, BT etc.) is from the prior generation of amp dacs like the DX3...

I like the idea of the DL200, but in practice this is a much larger much heavier unit than the DX3 Pro+ that has around 2.5x the footprint. Not nearly as well suited to desk use or nearly as portable. The DL200's amp is also less powerful, which is fine but harder to accept on a bulkier unit...

What is Topping's update release cycle like? Are people expecting a 2024 update to the DX3 Pro+? The DX3 Pro was released in Fall 2018, then 3 years later the DX3 Pro+ was released in Fall 2021. So if Topping's product update cycle for the DX3 line is roughly every 3 years then that would place...

For clarity no one recommends using the XM5 in wired mode / powered off. So there isn't a use case where you'd intentionally bypass the integrated dac / amp entirely unless the batteries died somewhere where you only had the option to connect to the source via 3.5mm (ie. not usb-c). They lean...

The XM5 definitely need EQ to be listenable - currently using equalizerapo with Oratory1990 preset.

Why do you think there are so many user reports of the XM5 sounding better in wired / powered on mode than wired / power off mode then? Or them having more volume headroom for EQ when wired? I don't have an angle here, just trying to understand my and others experiences. Maybe running the XM5...

Considering buying this AO300 for my pc desktop setup - the eARC on a relatively compact unit is a really interesting feature. I have a pc and a streaming stick connected to my desktop monitor (using displayport and hdmi respectively). This desktop monitor supports eARC. I currently have my pc...

If it wasn't clear I fully understand there are plenty of wired headphones that sound better than the XM5 for less. I have a use case that requires the ANC capabilities of the XM5 so I'm looking to eke out as much sound quality from them as I can. The only thing that really comes close for...

For my use case noise cancellation is the most important feature and the WH-1000XM5's noise cancellation, especially at frequencies <100 hz, is second to none. Since nothing else really competes with the XM5's for noise cancellation I'm happy to spend more than a few bucks trying to get the most...

The DL200 is appealing to me as an AIO offering a performance upgrade over the DX3 Pro+ - with the newer ESS ES9039Q2M (2023) and newer / higher up the product stack XMOS XU-316 (2021) chips that might give it a bit more longevity. The C200 has the same older ESS ES9038Q2M (2021) and older /...

Yeah, the DX3 Pro+ has an amazing footprint for desk use. One of the biggest reasons I bought one to test, biggest reasons holding me back from trying something else like the DL200.

Confused by this graph. Am I reading it correctly that the DX3 Pro+ actually has more power for headphones with an impedance of < 35 ohm when compared to the other Topping AIOs on the graph? The benefit of the DX5 Pro vs the DX3 Pro+ according to Amir seemed to be lower distortion at high loads...

IIRC the DX5 had much better performance for low impedance loads which seemed to be one of the primary benefits of the DX5 over the DX3 Pro+? So the DL200 might perform closer to the DX5 when used with the Aeon Closed X (12.5 Ohm) or Edition XS (18 Ohm) than to the DX3 Pro+?

Is the DX5 or DX5 Lite worth an extra $100 over the DX3 Pro+ if you can find one on sale ~$300? Currently using HD6XX and DT770 80 ohm.

Can anyone else comment on how this SMSL DL200 compares to the Topping DX3 Pro+? I'm currently testing a DX3 Pro+ and I'm enjoying it, but I'm not really blown away and there's still a week or two left before I have to decide whether or not to keep it. My favorite thing about the DX3 Pro+ is...

The A70 looks great, but it's $500 for just the amp and m im looking at spending $200-300 for a DAC & amp pair or single unit DAC / amp combo. I'm comparing the DX3 Pro+ and Atom Stack 2 since they're in the same price bracket.

What's a good example of really sensitive headphones in this case? Like IEMs, lower impedance headphones or headphones just more susceptible to audible gain noise?

How would the Atom Amp 2 / Atom Dac 2 combo compare to the DX3 Pro+? I just purchased the DX3 Pro+ as my first amp or dac, but the Atom Amp 2 / Dac 2 combo are tempting me to switch. Primarily using DT 770 Pro 80 ohm and sometimes HD6xx - neither of which is terribly hard to power. Would like...