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  1. nelamvr6

    Topping D90SE Review (Balanced DAC)

    This website grew up around a community that was drawn to reviews based on science. There are a LOT of forums that are more attuned to subjective observations. You are welcome to your delusions. But I hope you don't take it too personally when I say that you are deluded, you are experiencing a...
  2. nelamvr6

    Topping D90SE Review (Balanced DAC)

    There is a lot of subjectivism creeping into the discussions here. I believe it is highly unlikely that anyone would be able to detect any difference between this firmware and the previously installed firmware in a properly conducted double-blind test. That is, unless one invoked one of the...
  3. nelamvr6

    Topping D90SE Review (Balanced DAC)

    Yes, I understand that. But I am disappointed that Topping is even thinking along these lines. They shouldn't be wasting resources figuring out how to add colorations. If anything, they should be working to remove even the hint of coloration. It's the same old BS that I've been rolling my eyes...
  4. nelamvr6

    Topping D90SE Review (Balanced DAC)

    In my opinion Topping has seriously mis stepped here. They have misjudged the market for this DAC. I believe the market for this DAC is serious audiophiles who will view these added colorations as superfluous and stupid. This DAC drew the notice of a lot of people specifically because of its...
  5. nelamvr6

    Topping D90SE Review (Balanced DAC)

    I am a firm believer of that old adage, if it ain't broke, don't fix it. I have no intention of even downloading any new firmware.
  6. nelamvr6

    Topping D90SE Review (Balanced DAC)

    I haven't been following this thread, I just wanted to stop in to say that I haven't had a single problem with my D90SE and that it sounds simply amazing. I've had it since August, I've been running it through the PRE90+ since September, and not a single hiccup. Stellar sound. I am done with...
  7. nelamvr6

    Topping D90SE Review (Balanced DAC)

    Are these dropouts occurring when using with output from a TV? There have been a few reports I've read here of similar problems.
  8. nelamvr6

    Topping D90SE Review (Balanced DAC)

    Interesting. I only ever used mine in preamp mode when using XLR outputs...
  9. nelamvr6

    Topping D90SE Review (Balanced DAC)

    That doesn't seem normal to me. Hopefully, others will pipe in soon with their experiences. Who did you buy it from? Do they have a good reputation for their return policy? Would you just like to swap it for another D90SE?
  10. nelamvr6

    Topping D90SE Review (Balanced DAC)

    I haven't heard any clicks on playback start using RCA or XLR outputs. How loud is this click? Are you afraid it will damage your speakers, or is it just a nuisance?
  11. nelamvr6

    Topping Pre90 Review (preamplifier)

    Well, my Pre90 is now in my system, and it sounds wonderful straight out of the box, no burn in required. Once again Apos Audio did an amazing job, I ordered it on 9/5/2021, I'm listening to it on 9/13/2021.
  12. nelamvr6

    Topping Pre90 Review (preamplifier)

    Well, I am not an electrical engineer, and I make no claims to be one. But I addressed the possibility that enhancement in contact with the thermal paste could account for the real-world results that I and other overclockers witnessed in an earlier post. A post which it appears you either didn't...
  13. nelamvr6

    Topping Pre90 Review (preamplifier)

    I find your response curious. There is precious little copper in CPUs. Was that supposed to be pithy? Bear in mind, I am not a champion for burn in. I don't believe that hours or weeks of burn in will result in significant changes in sound quality. Or any change at all for that matter. I don't...
  14. nelamvr6

    Topping Pre90 Review (preamplifier)

    That's not exactly what I'm saying. And telling me that something didn't happen that I witnessed many times, something that has happened to me personally many times, is not really a very convincing argument. What I am saying is that I have taken a system and run it at an overclocked frequency...
  15. nelamvr6

    Topping Pre90 Review (preamplifier)

    It's possible, but not likely. In my case I would be attempting to overclock a system that had already been running for quite some time, so it's not likely that there would be any change in the coupling of the heat sink paste at that point. But the overclocking hobby is rife with similar...
  16. nelamvr6

    Topping Pre90 Review (preamplifier)

    I agree, there may be some changes, but they must be very small, or else most of our circuitry would have problems working reliably. But I do think that there may be something to some claims. I used to build computers and then attempt to overclock them as a hobby. It has happened to me several...
  17. nelamvr6

    Topping Pre90 Review (preamplifier)

    I take claims of break in with quite a few grains of salt. But I have also learned that entering into arguments about it with some of my fellow audio enthusiasts is not a beneficial use of my time. But I do think that there may be something to claims of break in with the items you mentioned...
  18. nelamvr6

    Topping D90SE Review (Balanced DAC)

    At this moment, my D90SE is connected directly via balanced XLR interconnects to my PrimaLuna tube power amp, and I don't get even a trace of what you're describing. All I get is amazingly beautiful sound. Not sure what could be causing your problem, but some sort of incompatibility with tubes...
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