Topping D10 Balanced Review (USB DAC)

[gasolin75]

They sound identical to me.

The topping E30 has filters so it should sound different using the filters, also i think noise,gain could make a difference on the D10 Balance since gain is higher and noise lower

 

[Rottmannash]

The topping E30 has filters so it should sound different using the filters, also i think noise,gain could make a difference on the D10 Balance since gain is higher and noise lower

If you can hear a difference between the filters then your auditory discernment tops mine. They are both transparent so shouldn't sound different, if levels are matched.

 

[bellyofthebizd]

are there any hearable / non hearable?? benefits of balanced dac?

 

[gasolin75]

Higher gain, lower noise, less RFI,inteference if you use balanced cable with the balanced dac when you have a ton of cables or have to have super long + 10 meter long cables or both

Topping D10 Balanced

Topping E30

 

[usern]

are there any hearable / non hearable?? benefits of balanced dac?

I heard computer noise with my unbalanced D10s. Balanced DAC is much more resistant against ground loops.

 

[gasolin75]

balanced are often used in studios or at live events with alot of super long cables

If i didn't mention it i have a Topping D10 Balanced

 

[NeoZs99]

Is it possible to use a "normal" xlr to rca cable since my sub has only rca inputs?

 

[gasolin75]

yes, the same with active speakers you can mix and match what ever you have, but theres no sub out on a Topping D10 Balanced

 

[NeoZs99]

yes, the same with active speakers you can mix and match what ever you have, but theres no sub out on a Topping D10 Balanced

Thank you.. it's stereo input into my sub and from it's output to my active speakers

 

[gasolin75]

Oh not excatly Topping D10 Balanced related

You can mix and match what ever you prefer, xlr to xlr or xlr to trs/jack or rca to either trs/jack or xlr usually cost the same 15-20 euros or dollars for a pair, not that expensive even in a 3 meter version

 

[Atanasi]

Is it possible to use a "normal" xlr to rca cable since my sub has only rca inputs?

If you read the datasheet of D10 balanced, there is a warning that adapters to single-ended are not supported.

 

[gasolin75]

If you read the datasheet of D10 balanced, there is a warning that adapters to single-ended are not supported.

It's stereo into the sub, should work

 

[Veri]

rca to either trs/jack or xlr usually cost the same 15-20 euros or dollars for a pair, not that expensive even in a 3 meter version

Like Atanasi said, you shouldn't go balanced to single ended. The D10B is not meant for that, performance will be severely degraded.

 

[gasolin75]

it's not super expensive buying the right cable

what is the speaker volume controlled with ?

 

[usern]

Is it possible to use a "normal" xlr to rca cable since my sub has only rca inputs?

Get a DAC with RCA outputs instead.

 

[gasolin75]

Get a DAC with RCA outputs instead.

The topping E30 cost the same as the Toppingh D10 Balanced

 

[Rottmannash]

The topping E30 cost the same as the Toppingh D10 Balanced

Have them both and they're virtually indistinguishable sonically.

 

[Zek]

It's stereo into the sub, should work

No, Topping says such a connection should not be used.

 

[Blumlein 88]

No, Topping says such a connection should not be used.

Yes they make it very clear not to use the Balanced 10 with adapters to single ended connections.

 

[NeoZs99]

Like Atanasi said, you shouldn't go balanced to single ended. The D10B is not meant for that, performance will be severely degraded.

Thank y'all.. though I guess would work if I connected them directly to my active speakers. In any case I'll get the d10s or e30