Topping D10 Balanced Review (USB DAC)

[jawbfl]

Yes it is.

Do you mean it has 2x ES9038Q2M chips?

 

[half_dog]

Do you mean it has 2x ES9038Q2M chips?

ES9038Q2M already has balanced output

 

[jawbfl]

ES9038Q2M already has balanced output

Ah didn't know that! because the SMSL SU-8 had 2 if I remember correctly so I thought you need 2 for "real" balanced.

 

[SegaCD]

Anyone else notice that SHENZENAUDIO emails announcing a new Topping product are sent within minutes/hours of the ASR review going up of that same product? I'm practically using the emails as an ASR notification at this point. lmao

 

[Veri]

Ah didn't know that! because the SMSL SU-8 had 2 if I remember correctly so I thought you need 2 for "real" balanced.

You need two for dual mono. One chip has a perfectly suitable differential output.

I didn't read the entire thread, but I've often wondered why the D10 models have SPDIF outputs. Why not have inputs?

It makes it a cheap, darn high quality little interface not much of competition out there. As a matter of fact, the DAC is a nice bonus on the D10 series IMO.

 

[Atratusnex]

@JohnYang1997 does the topping d10b support UAC1 or just UAC2?. Does it work with Sony PlayStation 4 / 5 over USB like the atom dac +?

 

[alekksander]

unbalanced output instead of digital out + dimmable display = perfect unit

 

[levimax]

DAC's are now obviously a "solved problem".... now what ?

 

[Sharur]

I think this and the A30Pro in silver might look good together

 

[Vandemann]

To me there's nothing to miss coz the previous version D10 and D10s didn't have coax in nor optical in

I use DACs with a CD player as transport. Can't without coax in.

 

[Sharur]

matched the width based on dimensions given

 

[GWolfman]

If I'm connecting a Raspberry Pi (e.g., running Daphile) to my AVR, would an S/PDIF (e.g., optical) connection be the best option? If so, would there be a better or cheaper (at least transparent) option than this?

 

[audiojoe]

Very happy owner of a D10s/L30 combo here and all I can say is wow, Topping has done it again!
I think Amir's influence on the industry will continue to grow and give consumers better products and value in the future.
Being a university student, whom's part time job is directly affected by the pandemic, I don't know when I'll feel financially safe enough again to invest in new audio gear, but you can be sure that when I do, Topping will be at the top of my list!

Now the only problem are Headphones, were I have to eq way too much for my liking (using pre 2020 Sundara) and distortion is still a bit high in some places.
Maybe once it becomes physically impossible to improve dacs/amps much further, Topping could get into making Headphones/speakers? One can only dream...

 

[Labjr]

Time for Topping to fit 8 channels of this DAC and some DSP crossover/EQ into a case?

 

[Lupin]

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matched the width based on dimensions given

Kinda blocks the vent holes. A30Pro gets hot enough as it is

 

[Sharur]

Kinda blocks the vent holes. A30Pro gets hot enough as it is

Well, Topping markets the D30Pro/A30Pro stack with D30 on top which would block even more vent holes. Also, @JohnYang1997 said it wouldn't cause any issues.

 

[Lupin]

Well, Topping markets the D30Pro/A30Pro stack with D30 on top which would block even more vent holes. Also, @JohnYang1997 said it wouldn't cause any issues.

Never said it would cause any issues.

 

[infinitesymphony]

Cheap DAC + cheap monitor controller

Behringer Monitor1 40 €
https://www.thomann.de/ie/behringer_monitor1.htm

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Would love to see a head-to-head between the Behringer MONITOR1 and the JBL NanoPatch+.

https://jblpro.com/products/nano-patch-plus

I like the Mono button and dual XLR I/O on the Behringer.

It would be nice to see performance across the potentiometer range.

 

[alekksander]

Would love to see a head-to-head between the Behringer MONITOR1 and the JBL NanoPatch+.

https://jblpro.com/products/nano-patch-plus

I like the Mono button and dual XLR I/O on the Behringer.

It would be nice to see performance across the potentiometer range.

I wish there is that variety in digital encoders to control volume. (more convinient, possibility to control other things such as media control buttons and no affect on performance)

 

[Helicopter]

Being passive, I would expect the monitor1 to be balanced. Regardless, we will find out for sure when Amir tests it.

I definitely prefer the aesthetic and layout of the Monitor1 to the JBL Nano Patch.