Need help with dac/amp setup.

[rammsteks]

Hi friends!
I need advice) decided to radically change the approach to listening music. Sold old Edition XS and Byerdinamics 990pro. And the ibasso dx180 player. I realized that I listen to music in 99 percent only on the sofa at home. I bought a Meze 109pro, it's just amazing headphones). There is also IEM Xenns Tea Pro SE, Moondrop blessing 3 Aqua. So I need advice on amp/dac. So far I'm choosing from Fiio k13, Topping dx5 ii, topping a50 iii+topping d50 iii.
the connection will be via USB.

I've heard that the DX5 ii burns headphones especially when using the 4.4 balanced. And that's exactly what I'm using...
Please give advice on what to buy, my limit 700$

 

[IngMishael]

Hi friends!
I need advice) decided to radically change the approach to listening music. Sold old Edition XS and Byerdinamics 990pro. And the ibasso dx180 player. I realized that I listen to music in 99 percent only on the sofa at home. I bought a Meze 109pro, it's just amazing headphones). There is also IEM Xenns Tea Pro SE, Moondrop blessing 3 Aqua. So I need advice on amp/dac. So far I'm choosing from Fiio k13, Topping dx5 ii, topping a50 iii+topping d50 iii.
the connection will be via USB.

I've heard that the DX5 ii burns headphones especially when using the 4.4 balanced. And that's exactly what I'm using...
Please give advice on what to buy, my limit 700$

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[rammsteks]

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[Roland68]

Hi friends!
I need advice) decided to radically change the approach to listening music. Sold old Edition XS and Byerdinamics 990pro. And the ibasso dx180 player. I realized that I listen to music in 99 percent only on the sofa at home. I bought a Meze 109pro, it's just amazing headphones). There is also IEM Xenns Tea Pro SE, Moondrop blessing 3 Aqua. So I need advice on amp/dac. So far I'm choosing from Fiio k13, Topping dx5 ii, topping a50 iii+topping d50 iii.
the connection will be via USB.

I've heard that the DX5 ii burns headphones especially when using the 4.4 balanced. And that's exactly what I'm using...
Please give advice on what to buy, my limit 700$

Unfortunately, the DX5 II seems to have a few problems, but the real issue is, once again, Topping's lack of transparency.

You can find many well-tested devices in the ASR test list. I wouldn't place too much importance on the connection; an adapter isn't that expensive.
You can get good DACs quite cheaply, for example, the SMSL D1 for €79. With an L30 II, you're already at the top end; after that, it's just a matter of more wattage.

With an L70, you have one of the most powerful devices, balanced, with relay-based volume control and absolute channel balance.
Everything from the D2, D200, D50 III, E70, etc., is compatible with it.
The new SMSL SU-2 balanced DAC without a USB connection is also worth considering. Add a PO100 2024 or a U2 Pro XMOS XU316 USB interface and you have a device with true galvanic isolation and directly eliminate any USB grounding problems.

 

[rammsteks]

Unfortunately, the DX5 II seems to have a few problems, but the real issue is, once again, Topping's lack of transparency.

You can find many well-tested devices in the ASR test list. I wouldn't place too much importance on the connection; an adapter isn't that expensive.
You can get good DACs quite cheaply, for example, the SMSL D1 for €79. With an L30 II, you're already at the top end; after that, it's just a matter of more wattage.

With an L70, you have one of the most powerful devices, balanced, with relay-based volume control and absolute channel balance.
Everything from the D2, D200, D50 III, E70, etc., is compatible with it.
The new SMSL SU-2 balanced DAC without a USB connection is also worth considering. Add a PO100 2024 or a U2 Pro XMOS XU316 USB interface and you have a device with true galvanic isolation and directly eliminate any USB grounding problems.

Thx to help!
Order L70+E70