Disarmamant
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Can you go back to the last firmware, 2.02?
No, unfortunately, downgrading is not allowed.Can you go back to the last firmware, 2.02?
I did the update that fixed the problem before it even occur. Problem occured with power hungry, low ohm headphones. I blasted the Susvara in high gain at -6dB with bass boost EQ, if it didn't brick with that, it won't xD
I got it new second hand back in May, first owner got it earlier in 2024.
Yes ..... I think that.I'd like to buy an A70 Pro, but am weary of the reported hardware defects (e.g., "HP DC abnormal" error).
There's someone selling a used one who says:
Is that right? Is an A70 Pro which has had the firmware update and hasn't failed with power-hungry Susvaras safe from the defect?
Thanks
What are you basing that on? ThanksYes ..... I think that.
The modules can fail at any time. But there also seem to be other problems and failures, the reasons for which are more rumors than confirmed knowledge.I'd like to buy an A70 Pro, but am weary of the reported hardware defects (e.g., "HP DC abnormal" error).
There's someone selling a used one who says:
Is that right? Is an A70 Pro which has had the firmware update and hasn't failed with power-hungry Susvaras safe from the defect?
Thanks
Can you recommend an alternative headphone amp that has high power (for the Dan Clark E3), balance output with discrete volume control?The modules can fail at any time. But there also seem to be other problems and failures, the reasons for which are more rumors than confirmed knowledge.
Unfortunately, Topping does not behave like a reputable manufacturer. I am used to reputable manufacturers standing by their devices and the problems with them. This also includes repairing devices when they break, analyzing why the defect occurred, and also informing the customer. This is the only way to deal with the customer and the problem in a serious way, and this is the only way to build trust in the product and the manufacturer.
To my greatest regret, the Topping company is the complete opposite of that.
The Dan Clark E3 doesn't seem to need a lot of power, maybe 2 watts with EQ, probably less.Can you recommend an alternative headphone amp that has high power (for the Dan Clark E3), balance output with discrete volume control?
(And that doesn't cost an arm and a leg like the Benchmark HPA4 )
Thanks
What are you basing that on? Thanks
The Dan Clark Stealth was tested by Amir with RME DAC FS2. Amir made a video to the review. Sensitivity of E3 and Stealth is similar.Can you recommend an alternative headphone amp that has high power (for the Dan Clark E3), balance output with discrete volume control?
(And that doesn't cost an arm and a leg like the Benchmark HPA4 )
Thanks
Have u checked which version of the firmware they upgraded to? Hopefully not the v2.05 as a post here indicate some problems with outuput modeAudiophonics from France did firmware updates to prevent the A70 Pro from the issue. Thatswhy the boxes were opened at that time by them before the customer got it. They promised that the issue is solved. I think it is safe now.
I own one of them and I am very happy with it.
I’ve been using an A70 Pro in my system since February this year. I only use it as a balanced preamp, much like you describe your requirement. I don’t use headphones.Hi everyone,
I've been reading this thread with interest. What started out as a killer option for me is now looking like something I should maybe avoid. I'm looking at the A70 Pro as a balanced preamp for 2 channel listening. I'm not a headphone guy, so that aspect of the A70 Pro interests me less. Given that I'd only want to use the A70 Pro as a preamp to feed my poweramp running balanced XLR the whole way, should I be looking at the A70 Pro given the reported error messages and quality control issues, or do you have a recommendation for a similar preamp in the same price range. I only need 1 pair of XLR in, and 1 pair of XLR out, and a remote for volume control. Anything on top of that base requirement is gravy, but not needed.
I'm in Canada if that matters.
Thoughts?
Thanks,
Cal.
I suspect it is because:I have measured the system and my listening room (with Umik-1) when I used Nad C720BEE as a preamp, and adjusted the bass response with REW to be ruler flat from 20Hz to 100Hz. Now the bass response is totally messed up, muddy and ragged. There's a massive bump at 50hz and practically nothing to be heard between 20Hz and 35Hz (which definitely was not the case when using Nad as preamp). What on Earth is going on? Nad had a dedeicated sub out with some sort of filtering. Obviously A70 Pro does not have any filtering.