Well, not really. Just look how long RME products are on the market, when (and why) there are design changes and how long products are supported. This is second to none.Topping slowly coming for RME
Well, not really. Just look how long RME products are on the market, when (and why) there are design changes and how long products are supported. This is second to none.Topping slowly coming for RME
Used to work in one, in fact, worked in several. Please, be more condescending, I'd positively love that.
Balanced runs should be on XLR. At the very least they're a locking connector, which, personally, I trust a heck of a lot better than a 1/4 jack (unless it's a nice locking Neutrik at the female end.)
I understand that Topping is being budget conscious here, but come on. Even if it's balanced, being on 1/4 makes me have to get my adapters out to hook it up to other balanced gear. As @Labjr said, 1/4 connectors are prone to strain failures. It looks cheap, it feels cheap. Furthermore, it's easier to identify on sight what you need rather than wasting time sorting your TS cables from TRS, etc.
Amateurs all over the place in the pro field.Balanced outs over 1/4 inch?
That's amateur hour.
@Rja4000 Can I connect my network streamer (e.g. Eversolo DMP-A6) via USB and connect power using the other USB-C port?You can't.
"Please note that it can’t be connected directly to a USB device like a DAC, it must be connected to a USB host like a computer."
I see asked equalization but I (nor you) can't see its real impact on frequency response (if, and how it works!) Even if I'm going to believe that topping implemented is working as expected, let's not fool ourselves - there will be products that will mess it up, and therefore it would be good to measure the real impact that equalization has on frequency response. That's my point.You can see that in the settings above the chart you posted.
It is -5db at 100Hz.
If I can understand what you are saying,you can see some measurements about what you want in the other review (just before the end of the review) of D50 III here:I see asked equalization but I (nor you) can't see its real impact on frequency response (if, and how it works!) Even if I'm going to believe that topping implemented is working as expected, let's not fool ourselves - there will be products that will mess it up, and therefore it would be good to measure the real impact that equalization has on frequency response. That's my point.
And what support do you need for it?Well, not really. Just look how long RME products are on the market, when (and why) there are design changes and how long products are supported. This is second to none.
And what support do you need for it?
Time will tellAs the EQ functionality of this DAC now requires software to operate, long term support would consist of updating that software for newer operating systems. I have a RME interface that was released in 2004 that I can still use to this day because they provide updated software. Not all manufacturers do this and given how quickly Topping pumps out / drops products I would be very surprised if the EQ functionality of this DAC was usable in 20 years.
Michael
Drivers for the basic functions (asio), plus added functionality over the years. An ADI-2 DAC bought early on is quite a different beast today due to a permanent flow of firmware improvements. I am not talking bug fixes here, but added functionality. It is not that I need it, but its really nice to know a company cares about existing customers.And what support do you need for it?
This and a pair of fosi v3 monos or a pa5 ii? Can't decide
...or the TA-E 2000 ESD, introduced in 1993. At 31 years old it's a relative youngster.He could just buy a 35 year old Sony TAE-1000ESD.
It's worth checking. Could go hand in hand with the testing I proposed to Amir re checking for noise with a typical complicated set of overlapping EQ filters (eg an Oratory EQ) - that way you could also check the total EQ curve against Oratory's total EQ curve he shows in his pdf file - you'd just have to cross check a few data points along the curve to be sure it was applying correctly.I see asked equalization but I (nor you) can't see its real impact on frequency response (if, and how it works!) Even if I'm going to believe that topping implemented is working as expected, let's not fool ourselves - there will be products that will mess it up, and therefore it would be good to measure the real impact that equalization has on frequency response. That's my point.
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New Fosi Audio V3 Mono vs Topping PA5 II vs Topping PA7 (inc. 'Plus' versions)...and Aiyima A70
Someone in the new Fosi thread said a new thread would appear to compare models, so here it is. Links to Amir's reviews of the three: Fosi Audio V3 Mono Topping PA5 II Topping PA7 Aiyima A70 Prices are V3 Mono $260 (pair), PA5 II Plus $290, PA7 Plus $550, Aiyima A70 $220. Does the V3 match...www.audiosciencereview.com
At $1299.99 for the K19 we're in rather a different price range, but it does look like a sweet device (it even includes an HDMI input, which would be ideal for listening to SACDs on a Blu-ray player). I'll put in my vote to see a test report from amirm -- whenever possible!A new era is indeed upon us. FiiO just released their K19, too. An all-in-one THX-based DAC/Amp with PEQ functionality. Hope we get to see it tested here soon!
thank gawd I'm an amateur!!!Amateurs all over the place in the pro field.