Making further progress, TOPPING’s new flagship amplifier will be launched in late May!

[restorer-john]

Wasn't there a conversation about heat-sinking compounds in some Topping amps which 'caked' in about a year's time?

I don't recall that. It shouldn't matter anyway, as long as the compound is high quality and the application is uniform and not excessive. I use Dow 340 (now Dowsil).

 

[babadono]

If I over drive the be jeepers out of the amp it does clip like what I am used to seeing, but still raggedness on the edges. Doesn't that speak to instability issues? Or is that all old school? Again I will never demand anywhere near this much power out of these amps in my set up. Second unit heated up pretty much the same as first. About 65C on heatsinks after putting out 130 watts into 8 ohms for 5-10 minutes.
And yes I am talking sheet...just letting all know what I see. I already have 4 LA90 Ds running the mids and tweeters on my 3 way active Jubilees. I will not hesitate to install these on the woofer section.

 

[welwynnick]

No - everyone is just talking shit - as we usually do

But a moment ago you were just saying that the PA7 is transparent.........

 

[antcollinet]

But a moment ago you were just saying that the PA7 is transparent.........

And it is. In what way does that suggest buying a different amp is a mistake? There is much more to a buying decision than pure audio performance.

 

[babadono]

I am a little confused. Are you saying it happened all by itself during shipping? It was packed extremely well by Topping and then another outer box to carry 2 together by either Topping or Shenzhenaudio. I will look closely at the second unit when I unpack today.

@TOPPING ----second unit had no damage to power supply connector ring..just FYI.

 

[MAB]

Hi,

40w into 4ohm continuous is not small amount of power. So the thing getting hot is normal. It's difficult to say without measured temperature. There's over temperature protection implemented and tested, so nothing really to worry about. LA90D and B200 have gone through 50C test.
It's class AB/B at the end of the day so they are quite inefficient.

Due to the crest factor, when playing music the average power is much lower.(it should be lower than 40W even running at maximum peak output) So B200 will not get hot in regular use. Even when they get hot as long they aren't shut down, they are fine.

Regarding the smashed DC socket. We would investigate the cause and try to prevent it in the future.

What is your policy regarding new gear damaged during shipping like this?

 

[MAB]

And it is. In what way does that suggest buying a different amp is a mistake? There is much more to a buying decision than pure audio performance.

In no way did you imply that. It's a misrepresentation of what you said.

 

[JohnYang1997]

What is your policy regarding new gear damaged during shipping like this?

That's up to what the user is asking for. If the damage can be fixed easily and doesn't affect normal use of the product then it's all good. If the user demands a replacement then it should be satisfied. That also depends on where the person bought the unit. If it's from resellers, there maybe different policies.

 

[MAB]

That's up to what the user is asking for. If the damage can be fixed easily and doesn't affect normal use of the product then it's all good. If the user demands a replacement then it should be satisfied. That also depends on where the person bought the unit. If it's from resellers, there maybe different policies.

OK
Best wishes on this new line. I hope the quality and performance is top notch, and you sell lots of them.

 

[bahamot]

B200 Review

 

[avdoc]

Can someone please explain why the amp has 3 xlr inputs? Why do you need more than 1?

 

[Bleib]

Can someone please explain why the amp has 3 xlr inputs? Why do you need more than 1?

Based on integrated amp, LA90(d) so they just likely kept some parts.

 

[Hayabusa]

Based on integrated amp, LA90(d) so they just likely kept some parts.

So its a bridged LA90d only? Or can it also deliver more current? The LA90d was rather limited to 6amps....

 

[Madmaori53]

Hi! How it s sound, comparing to pa7 plus?

They both sound fantastic it all depends on the amount of cash you have to spend the pa7 plus has a lot of power and can go very loud without distorting using elac carina these are 85 db sensitive speakers and the amp handles it very easily the amp is very quiet and clean sounding but very good the b200 being class A/B has a different sound very airy and alot of detail but may get hot i haven't had this issue as i don't play very loud but there is a review now on youtube this guy has a seperate reviews on pa7 and b200 here is the link

 

[staticV3]

So its a bridged LA90d only? Or can it also deliver more current? The LA90d was rather limited to 6amps....

The B200 has a slightly more beefy power supply and can play about half a dB louder than the bridged LA90D.

About 3% higher perceived loudness.

 

[antcollinet]

The B200 has a slightly more beefy power supply and can play about half a dB louder than the bridged LA90D.

About 3% higher perceived loudness.

Interestingly the B200 is £200 cheaper on Amazon UK than the LA90D - so if you are interested in mono-blocks, the B200 is a much better deal.

Still pricey though compared with a purify or hypex stereo offering of similar (or more) power.

 

[Tangram]

Hi,

40w into 4ohm continuous is not small amount of power. So the thing getting hot is normal. It's difficult to say without measured temperature. There's over temperature protection implemented and tested, so nothing really to worry about. LA90D and B200 have gone through 50C test.
It's class AB/B at the end of the day so they are quite inefficient.

Due to the crest factor, when playing music the average power is much lower.(it should be lower than 40W even running at maximum peak output) So B200 will not get hot in regular use. Even when they get hot as long they aren't shut down, they are fine.

Regarding the smashed DC socket. We would investigate the cause and try to prevent it in the future.

As an upgrade option,Do you consider a separate power supply in one box, for both amplifiers ,aluminium, maybe Gan technology, a possibility ?

 

[Sokel]

As an upgrade option,Do you consider a separate power supply in one box, for both amplifiers ,aluminium, maybe Gan technology, a possibility ?

Things like that need extensive certification to be able to export legally to EU and I guess USA too.
Same with PSUs that combined with the device consumes more than 0.5W in stand-by mode.

The ones used are pre-certified as much as I know so they get away with this.
Same stands for devices with built-in PSU (not USB powered though,those are ok to export I think) .

 

[Hayabusa]

The B200 has a slightly more beefy power supply and can play about half a dB louder than the bridged LA90D.

About 3% higher perceived loudness.

But also higher current? not only higher voltage?
The LA90D has a very audible current limiter...... is this one better?

 

[Tangram]

Things like that need extensive certification to be able to export legally to EU and I guess USA too.
Same with PSUs that combined with the device consumes more than 0.5W in stand-by mode.

The ones used are pre-certified as much as I know so they get away with this.
Same stands for devices with built-in PSU (not USB powered though,those are ok to export I think) .

Maybe they could make it available for their own market since it’s the largest , and then offer it on the e commerce sites, and leave it up to the discretion of the consumer. After all our own markets are flooded with uncertified power supply’s / chargers , etc etc….