Review and Measurements of New Topping D50s DAC

beanxinh · Feb 29, 2020

Did any body has the same problem as mine?
I'm using windows 10 with foobar and after a while I can't output DSD file to my Topping. I tried ASIO and WASAPI without avail.
Thank

BDWoody · Feb 29, 2020

Gradius said:
You can only compare with high quality files (WAV, FLAC and DSD), at least 44.1kHz and 16-bit (HQ files is better).

From my modded Asus STX, and now modded D50s, yes, I can still find some "new" instruments (and nuances) I haven't never hear before.

This was enough to make me happy. Of course, I changed more than just the OP-Amps on D50s.

When I play DSD files the difference is easy to spot.

Uh huh...

If you mess them up enough, it gets easier and easier...

bboris77 · Mar 1, 2020

Just a quick question for everyone - is it normal that it takes 2 key presses on the remote control (or the unit) to change the input once the display has gone blank (when Display Auto mode is active)? The first key press only wakes up the display, and the second key press actually switches the input. This does not happen when Display is set to anything else except to the Auto mode. It's really not a big deal, but wanted to know if this is how these units behave. I prefer keeping the display off to prevent the OLED screen from experiencing any burn in.

GeorgeWalk · Mar 1, 2020

bboris77 said:
Just a quick question for everyone - is it normal that it takes 2 key presses on the remote control (or the unit) to change the input once the display has gone blank (when Display Auto mode is active)? The first key press only wakes up the display, and the second key press actually switches the input. This does not happen when Display is set to anything else except to the Auto mode. It's really not a big deal, but wanted to know if this is how these units behave. I prefer keeping the display off to prevent the OLED screen from experiencing any burn in.

That's how it works on mine. I also keep the display off to prevent burn in.

Toku · Mar 2, 2020

bboris77 said:
Just a quick question for everyone - is it normal that it takes 2 key presses on the remote control (or the unit) to change the input once the display has gone blank (when Display Auto mode is active)? The first key press only wakes up the display, and the second key press actually switches the input. This does not happen when Display is set to anything else except to the Auto mode. It's really not a big deal, but wanted to know if this is how these units behave. I prefer keeping the display off to prevent the OLED screen from experiencing any burn in.

That is the correct operation.

pointlineplane · Mar 2, 2020

Hi all,

I've been reading ASR for the 6-7 months that I've been into audiophile gear, and have really enjoyed and learned a lot from Amir's measurements and reviews, as well as everyone else's contributions.

This is my first post.

For those you looking to buy a Topping D50s, Drop is currently selling it for US$185: https://drop.com/buy/topping-d50s-dac

You can also buy it with the A50 amp and/or the P50 linear power supply. I've attached some screenshots so you can see the prices of the various product combinations.

Toku · Mar 2, 2020

beanxinh said:
Did any body has the same problem as mine?
I'm using windows 10 with foobar and after a while I can't output DSD file to my Topping. I tried ASIO and WASAPI without avail.
Thank

Do you see the following message in that case?
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Playback error
Unrecoverable playback error: The process receiving or sending data has terminated
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altefrau · Mar 3, 2020

Gradius said:
You can only compare with high quality files (WAV, FLAC and DSD), at least 44.1kHz and 16-bit (HQ files is better).

From my modded Asus STX, and now modded D50s, yes, I can still find some "new" instruments (and nuances) I haven't never hear before.

This was enough to make me happy. Of course, I changed more than just the OP-Amps on D50s.

When I play DSD files the difference is easy to spot.

I even tried 192kHz. No difference. But anyways - where is the sense in upping your DAC if you won't notice it in your 99% use, like Spotify, Tidal...?

Zek · Mar 3, 2020

altefrau said:
No difference.

You're lucky.

altefrau said:
where is the sense in upping your DAC if you won't notice it in your 99% use

Makes no sense.

wiz2596 · Mar 3, 2020

Where I can find firmware updates for topping dacs? I haven't found anything in the website?

Toku · Mar 4, 2020

wiz2596 said:
Where I can find firmware updates for topping dacs? I haven't found anything in the website?

The D50s firmware has not been updated yet.
The D50 has been updated twice, but has now been removed from HP. However, if you contact the following email address of Topping, the file will be sent.
D50 FW1.02 (18I)
D50 FW1.03 (18L)

Technology support & after sales service: [email protected]

Zerviscos · Mar 4, 2020

Thinking of replacing Topping's stock USB Type B>A to a Type B>C. Has anyone tried to see if using a Type C connection works?

birkbott · Mar 7, 2020

I got my unit today and hooked it up to my Mac but I can’t figure out how to change the playback settings? Amazon music will only play in SD. Anyone else use this with a Mac?

Nemo · Mar 7, 2020

Zerviscos said:
Thinking of replacing Topping's stock USB Type B>A to a Type B>C. Has anyone tried to see if using a Type C connection works?

That's how I use it: perfectly fine!

Nemo · Mar 7, 2020

birkbott said:
I got my unit today and hooked it up to my Mac but I can’t figure out how to change the playback settings? Amazon music will only play in SD. Anyone else use this with a Mac?

I do not use Amazon Music, but I'm general on. a Mac you have to select the D50s on the Audio Midi and fix the bit depth & sampling rate there.

birkbott · Mar 7, 2020

Nemo said:
I do not use Amazon Music, but I'm general on. a Mac you have to select the D50s on the Audio Midi and fix the bit depth & sampling rate there.

Audio midi! Yes that’s the ticket. I was having trouble finding that app.

Zek · Mar 7, 2020

Which audio player do you use?
The settings are within the player itself.

birkbott · Mar 7, 2020

Zek said:
Which audio player do you use?
The settings are within the player itself.

It’s the amazon music app, but the DAC audio settings are within the MIDI app for some reason.

Zek · Mar 7, 2020

birkbott said:
It’s the amazon music app

I'm sorry, I don't know anything about amazon music app.

Gradius · Mar 11, 2020

pointlineplane said:
You can also buy it with the A50 amp and/or the P50 linear power supply. I've attached some screenshots so you can see the prices of the various product combinations.

I changed the stock USB cable (it's too poor) with a much better one.

Photo:
http://tom-hifi.over-blog.com/2020/...fessional-usb-2.0-cable-yb-y1-0.5m/1.6ft.html

Mine's 1 meter (or 3.28 feet).

For power suppy, I'm using a MS-50-5, it's a lot cheaper and do perfectly the job.

Already got my JDS Atom amp too. As for RCA cables, I got those:
https://www.amazon.com/-/es/gp/product/B07PFNSFZT/

It sounds amazing specially after the mods.

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