Topping D10 Balanced Review (USB DAC)

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However, DACs have evolved significantly since the D10, so I suggest comparing them with recent models. You can feel the difference even with cheaper models.

Can you give specific examples of "low end" DACs better then the D10 Balanced? I have an RME ADI-2 on my main setup. I got the D10 Balanced just to have a Balanced DAC on my work from home setup.

 

[Toku]

Can you give specific examples of "low end" DACs better then the D10 Balanced? I have an RME ADI-2 on my main setup. I got the D10 Balanced just to have a Balanced DAC on my work from home setup.

That was a long time ago, but when I designed professional equipment for broadcasting stations, I never thought that the sound quality would be different between balanced and unbalanced connections. However, in the world of consumer audio, it is customary to use 2V as the standard for unbalanced and 4V as the standard for balanced. I think it is this difference in voltage that makes the sound quality seem different.
I don't know of any products with balanced outputs in the same price range as the D10b.

 

[propaganda1]

Does anyone know why I cannot connect my Topping D10 Balanced to my laptop using a USB-C to USB-B cable? But USB-C to a USB-A converter then USB-A to USB-B cable works fine. I'd like to minimise the amount of things in my chain. I've used two different USB-C to USB-B cables, both of which do not work.

Any help is appreciated

 

[Mort]

Does anyone know why I cannot connect my Topping D10 Balanced to my laptop using a USB-C to USB-B cable?

You've tried multiple cables? I'm doing A to B and it works.

 

[propaganda1]

You've tried multiple cables? I'm doing A to B and it works.

A to B works fine, C to B is where I'm having issues, and I don't want to use a C to A converter and then have to use A to B. Wow those letters are confusing me lol

 

[kchap]

UGREEN make a USB-C to USB-B Adapter

 

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...and I am getting a popping noise noise now when the DAC stops making sound. Its delayed a bit. Not immediate. I see other people have had the same issue and it went away when they got a different amp. Wasn't planning on replacing my Stax 717 anytime soon, tho in the interest of testing I might swap it.

Didn't notice this when I was testing it earlier

 

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Due to the popping noises everytime the D10 Balanced stops playing I was thinking of sending it back and getting this:

Fosi Audio ZD3 Balanced DAC Review

This is a review and detailed measurements of the Fosi Audio ZD3 balanced stereo DAC. It was sent to me by the company and costs US $179.99. The ZD3 manages at the same time to look elegant/modern and cute! The choice of round display is smart as is displaying the level the largest in the...

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Anyone have experience with the Fosi? Any other recommendations?

 

[rcstevensonaz]

Due to the popping noises everytime the D10 Balanced stops playing I was thinking of sending it back and getting this:

Fosi Audio ZD3 Balanced DAC Review

This is a review and detailed measurements of the Fosi Audio ZD3 balanced stereo DAC. It was sent to me by the company and costs US $179.99. The ZD3 manages at the same time to look elegant/modern and cute! The choice of round display is smart as is displaying the level the largest in the...

www.audiosciencereview.com

Anyone have experience with the Fosi? Any other recommendations?

For what it is worth, I have two D10B Balanced (D10B) DACS attached to two different computers. Both route into a mixer (Ashly LX-308B), so I have a visual output meter along with the actual audio. And I have NEVER encountered an issue with popping noises on either unit (either through visual meter or audio sound) -- whether starting playing, stopping playing, unplugging / re-plugging USB cable, or even during rebooting the respective computers.

I suggest you send the D10B back since you are not happy with it; or you could contact TOPPING for diagnostic help. But I also request that you do not come here with veiled bashing of product without also including details on diagnostic activities and the result of your working with the vendor to diagnose the issue.

Also, please respect that this thread is a review of the D10B. If you want recommendations for products other than D10B, then open your own thread on that topic.