Topping D30Pro Review (Balanced DAC)

[raif71]

Yes, works fine. I’m running XLR to my powered speakers and RCA to my powered sub.

What cable do you use to connect the d30pro to the powered sub? rca y-cable (dual rca to single rca) ?

 

[jannek]

Didn't know chips have sound .... what about the sound of the rest? As far as I know we have only one sound as output all components included: how can one extract or isolate the sound of one element?

My chips have a sound. Pretty crunchy. They even have a flavor - sour cream at the moment.

 

[Earlxtr]

what's the setup? how do You guys match the volume difference? never heard of such configuration

Each of my subs have their own volume, so I just adjust them to balance with the mains.

 

[chocomamey]

Didn't know chips have sound .... what about the sound of the rest? As far as I know we have only one sound as output all components included: how can one extract or isolate the sound of one element?

using same audio chain (same amplifier+audio track+speakers etc) ..comparing two differente dacs one may sound deeper,more soundstage,better trebble ,bass etc

 

[hotdogsandwich]

What cable do you use to connect the d30pro to the powered sub? rca y-cable (dual rca to single rca) ?

My sub has left and right RCA inputs, so RCA to RCA. This is unusual?

 

[Earlxtr]

My sub has left and right RCA inputs, so RCA to RCA. This is unusual?

That sounds normal to me. The sub is mono so both left and right will be summed to mono by the sub. In some music, summing to mono can technically create an issue with out of phase sound but in practice I don't think is really going to matter for a sub.

 

[sweetchaos]

Topping (in the past 24hrs) updated their website and released a landing page for the Topping D30Pro:
https://www.tpdz.net/productinfo/590763.html

Their AP measurements show:

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Specs and useful info:

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[chocomamey]

My chips have a sound. Pretty crunchy. They even have a flavor - sour cream at the moment.

call it the "magic of the chip " or even same chip but "differente implementation" . At last the result in sound is different.

 

[jannek]

Is it?

 

[raif71]

My sub has left and right RCA inputs, so RCA to RCA. This is unusual?

I see... my sub has only single rca in. I guess it just accepts lfe out of my receiver but if I want to connect the d30pro to this sub, I was wondering whether it's possible to use dual rca to single rca (y-cable)

 

[thegeton]

I see... my sub has only single rca in. I guess it just accepts lfe out of my receiver but if I want to connect the d30pro to this sub, I was wondering whether it's possible to use dual rca to single rca (y-cable)

Not a good idea. Try one of these:

https://www.newark.com/mcm-custom-a...signal-converter/dp/25AC5154#review/131095554

 

[Helicopter]

Not a good idea. Try one of these:

https://www.newark.com/mcm-custom-a...signal-converter/dp/25AC5154#review/131095554

Or just pick one channel and run RCA-RCA. Not as good as combining, obviously, but probably hard to tell a difference nearly all the time.

 

[Cc-Mode]

I got mine this week and tried some tests but need documentation to check.
https://download.shenzhenaudio.com/#all/1

I tried their website ..... this is BS ...

 

[BDWoody]

call it the "magic of the chip " or even same chip but "differente implementation" . At last the result in sound is different.

If only someone could actually demonstrate this. There is a lot of anecdote along that line, but it seems the differences aren't there any more once some basic controls are in place.

 

[Cc-Mode]

If only someone could actually demonstrate this. There is a lot of anecdote along that line, but it seems the differences aren't there any more once some basic controls are in place.

or may some persons need a specific degree of distortion: The mind is able to translate it to magic

 

[BDWoody]

or may some persons need a specific degree of distortion: The mind is able to translate it to magic

Sure...just need evidence.

 

[chocomamey]

Spectral Graphics and Specs and Not enough....In "down to earth" easy explanation, youtube reviewers try to explain with apples and oranges and
they tell you wether this or that dac model would sound fuller,meater,good or band in trebble/bass/midrange region
and they compare it to other models to let you decide what model and budget suits for you. Numbers and specs of distortion doesnt
tell you at the end if the sound will like you.

 

[BDWoody]

Spectral Graphics and Specs and Not enough....In "down to earth" easy explanation, youtube reviewers try to explain with apples and oranges and
they tell you wether this or that dac model would sound fuller,meater,good or band in trebble/bass/midrange region
and they compare it to other models to let you decide what model and budget suits for you. Numbers and specs of distortion doesnt
tell you at the end if the sound will like you.

Unfortunately, most of those reviewers aren't comparing these things in a way that will be actually meaningful.

If a DAC can be easily picked from another, or is described as having fundamentally different characteristics, one is likely broken.

Our host did a video on this recently, and it's definitely worth a look if this seems crazy to you.

 

[Slayer]

I started a thread for owner's of the D30pro, probably in the wrong section. So i will just post my question here.
1) Where did you buy?
2) How long did it take to receive it?
3) Do you notice any performance ( issues ) difference when either running in Preamp mode vs Dac mode?

I am curious because i am needing a temporary or permanent replacement for my P5 preamp. I know as usual when i send in for service i will be without it for 3 to 4 weeks. That's just to long for me to be without my music.
My issue with my pre at first was, just the optical and coaxial (spdif) sounded horrible. USB on the other hand is great as well as analog. However in the past couple weeks i have a new issue. I loose the left channel, regardless of digital or analog inputs. When i turn on the unit the left is not there or it will be there then fade out. Powering on and off or switching inputs back and fourth will usually bring the left channel back. So it's becoming a huge annoyance that has to be resolved. Therefor i need something to hold me over, hence my previous questions to you all.

 

[Oddeeo]

I started a thread for owner's of the D30pro, probably in the wrong section. So i will just post my question here.
1) Where did you buy?
2) How long did it take to receive it?
3) Do you notice any performance ( issues ) difference when either running in Preamp mode vs Dac mode?

I am curious because i am needing a temporary or permanent replacement for my P5 preamp. I know as usual when i send in for service i will be without it for 3 to 4 weeks. That's just to long for me to be without my music.
My issue with my pre at first was, just the optical and coaxial (spdif) sounded horrible. USB on the other hand is great as well as analog. However in the past couple weeks i have a new issue. I loose the left channel, regardless of digital or analog inputs. When i turn on the unit the left is not there or it will be there then fade out. Powering on and off or switching inputs back and fourth will usually bring the left channel back. So it's becoming a huge annoyance that has to be resolved. Therefor i need something to hold me over, hence my previous questions to you all.

I bought it from Apos audio took a week to arrive. I use it in preamp mode with thx 789 balanced and it sounds great no issues so far. I updated the firmware over usb too. All of the inputs sound great