When I try to compare it to the EX5 I bought after the ASR test
This is a review and detailed measurements of the Topping EX5 produced exclusively for Shenzhenaudio. The EX5 is slated to cost US $349.99 which it is released. The sample I have is from production run but is awaiting the manual for formal shipments. It was sent to me by Shenzhenaudio. The...
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from a purely utilitarian point of view, the buyer is getting:
- marginally (probably inaudibly) better performance
- a fancier display
- no headphone amp (means another expense, if needed)
- for double the price
So, as good as this one is, I rate it as "great", but I would still buy the EX5 for half the price, if I hadn't already.