Topping D50 III Balanced DAC with EQ Review

[staticV3]

Does it mean people can’t tune the EQ if don’t have Windows PC?

Correct. For now, Topping Tune is only available for Windows.

Wait. The PEQ is not implemented in the driver for the Windows PC but somewhere in the box, presumably the XMOS? If so, why not apply it to S/PDIF in, too? In order to use it, one would need to buy an additional S/PDIF to USB device, which seems superfluous.

Something like this, though you'd have to find a USB-A female to USB-C male adapter: https://www.amazon.de/Cubilux-Optis...hnittstelle-Stereo-Audio-Signal/dp/B0BQQLFQ59

Seems logical, until you realize that you cannot connect two USB slave devices to each other via USB. The Cubilux adapter simply cannot communicate with the D50 III. It won't work.

A USB connection is always between a USB Host (Computer) and USB Slave. The Cubilux and D50III are both USB Slave devices.

 

[capslock]

Ok, then one would need a Pi with a digital in hat and USB host out.

Yes, the DM7, besides home theater, only makes sense if you are willing to run the DSP (XO or room correction) in the host. That's why a DM7 II with standalone DSP capability would be great. Mind you, such a project exists, the Aurora DSP. Unfortunately, owing to the AD DSP chip and the software, the kind of EQs you can do are limited, e.g. one high and low shelving per channel only.

 

[DrCWO]

Quick question: Does the D50 III offer a metal case or is it plastic?

 

[SiR]

Quick question: Does the D50 III offer a metal case or is it plastic?

CNC unibody metal design - Aluminum

 

[DrCWO]

CNC unibody metal design - Aluminum

Thank you.
Wow, for that low price, amazing

 

[Labjr]

CNC unibody metal design - Aluminum

IMO, these companies use the term "CNC" to describe castings. Generally CNC is used to decribe something that's machined from billet.

 

[JeremyFife]

Thanks for another great review.

I was initially put off by some of the constraints with EQ; USB only, no channel differentiation. Then I gave myself a good talking to - it's only a couple of hundred $ and it's whistle-clean. Pretty outstanding really.

 

[Great Sun Jester]

Then I gave myself a good talking to - it's only a couple of hundred $ and it's whistle-clean. Pretty outstanding really.

That's the same thinking that led to me marrying my wife

 

[DLS79]

IMO, these companies use the term "CNC" to describe castings. Generally CNC is used to decribe something that's machined from billet.

I need to add the standard caveat with regards to the term billet.

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I guess ill buy a $10 DAC, put it in a fancy case and charge $5000. You'd have a hard job finding the electronics as they're tucked neatly away behind the lightning or USB C plug mechanicals :D Ideally though, you'd need to supply the electronics and design a proper line output to take the...

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While I agrees it's most likely injection molded, they will still have to cnc machine it to added threaded holes, holes for components to pass through, etc.

 

[Labjr]

I need to add the standard caveat with regards to the term billet.

Bricasti M1SE Stereo DAC Review

I guess ill buy a $10 DAC, put it in a fancy case and charge $5000. You'd have a hard job finding the electronics as they're tucked neatly away behind the lightning or USB C plug mechanicals :D Ideally though, you'd need to supply the electronics and design a proper line output to take the...

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While I agrees it's most likely injection molded, they will still have to cnc machine it to added threaded holes, holes for components to pass through, etc.

Not that I would expect a billet case in a $200 product but using the term in their marketing is a deliberate stretch. 3D printing is technically CNC.

 

[DLS79]

Not that I would expect a billet case in a $200 product but using the term in their marketing is a deliberate stretch. 3D printing is technically CNC.

Topping doesn't have their own product page up for the D50 iii yet, but the only thing the resellers are claiming is.

TOPPING D50 III Desktop DAC

Discover the TOPPING D50 III Desktop DAC: the latest iteration in the acclaimed D50 line, now better than ever. With dual ES9039Q2M D/A chips, hi-res certification, and a suite of advanced features like LDAC and dual Type-C connectivity, the D50 III enhances your audio experience with precision...

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The D50 III's engineering marvel is reflected in its CNC unibody construction—a single piece of aluminum precision-machined to perfection.

To be honest, that is factually correct (ignoring the adverbs).

 

[staticV3]

Topping doesn't have their own product page up for the D50 iii yet, but the only thing the resellers are claiming is.

Here's Topping's Product page for the D50III: https://www.toppingaudio.com/product-item/d50-iii

Yes, they have three different product pages. I don't know why.

 

[Labjr]

Here's Topping's Product page for the D50III: https://www.toppingaudio.com/product-item/d50-iii

Yes, they have three different product pages. I don't know why.

Their website says "...precision machining from solid aluminum bricks..."

I'd be surprised if that's true.

 

[DLS79]

Here's Topping's Product page for the D50III: https://www.toppingaudio.com/product-item/d50-iii

Yes, they have three different product pages. I don't know why.

when did they stopping using this domain?

DAC - TOPPING

 

[DLS79]

Their website says "...precision machining from solid aluminum bricks..."

I'd be surprised if that's true.

Again is you forgive any kind of bad translation form a non-technical person, a casting is a solid.

 

[staticV3]

when did they stopping using this domain?

DAC - TOPPING

I'm not sure if they have tbh.

 

[anome]

me feel coo

Got a LKS LAS driving a SBC and this DAC, runs quite hot actually, very goof inefficient room heater.

I see they now have a matching HP A50III

 

[Sonic-Wall]

The next generation DACs with 10-band PEQ that works for all inputs, were already shown by Topping at the CanJam NYC.
The D90 III Discrete is based on a new discrete 1-bit DAC module using a positive and negative 16-element DAC for each channel.

Another more advanced DAC is the D900 which also comes with a 10-Band PEQ, but adds a much nicer display with a spectrum analyzer and other VU styles.
The D900 is based on the same DSM module but using a positive and negative 32-element DAC for each channel.

Both DACs will be probably shown at the Highend show in Munich.
Are these DACs the new RME ADI-2 DAC killer?

 

[totti1965]

Does anyone find any weakness of this device? I plan to purchase

Of course: With equalization on - the frequency switches from 1,00000 kHz to 0,99999 kHz

- just kidding!

Run and buy!

 

[Sokel]

Of course: With equalization on - the frequency switches from 1,00000 kHz to 0,99999 kHz

- just kidding!

Run and buy!

Kidding aside,that's the real picture:

And we may want to see it filtering lower as some really informed insights stated earlier in this thread.