Topping D70 Pro Sabre DAC Review

[BoredErica]

Since Topping makes speaker amps, how about multichannel dac? c:

 

[FrankW]

I wonder, when they start adding EQ... Or parametric EQ.

I'd take that over VU meters...

 

[Matias]

Since Topping makes speaker amps, how about multichannel dac? c:

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Topping DM7 8-Channel DAC Review

This is a review and detailed measurements of the Topping DM7 8-channel balanced USB DAC. It was sent to me by the company and costs US $599. The DM7 is simplicity in itself as you can tell from its rear terminals: USB input is the only one provided which is just fine with me. And seems...

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[Bleib]

When I try to compare it to the EX5 I bought after the ASR test

Shenzhenaudio Topping EX5 Review (DAC and Headphone Amplifier)

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.

Another option is the DX5 lite. Very pleased with it

 

[Talisman]

Great dac.

Some mild criticism :
Why implementing bluetooth ? This protocol has nothing to do with high fidelity, - it would have been really great If there was DLNA , Wi-Fi and Airplay compability.

But I guess one cant have it all for this price.

I thought I had déjà vu, but no, it's exactly the same message you put under another bluetooth dac review.
But what has this protocol done to you? Nobody forces you to use it if you don't want to, but for many it is an added value (including me).

NB
If you blindly recognize a flac transmitted in ldac 990 by a bitperfect, I'll buy you dinner

 

[BoredErica]

Like this?

Topping DM7 8-Channel DAC Review

This is a review and detailed measurements of the Topping DM7 8-channel balanced USB DAC. It was sent to me by the company and costs US $599. The DM7 is simplicity in itself as you can tell from its rear terminals: USB input is the only one provided which is just fine with me. And seems...

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Thanks for the link. I dunno how I missed it. Decent output voltage too.

 

[Oldasdrt]

Thanks for the great review,
Love the FFT and the fact that it has BT

 

[Human Bass]

I read this one has a 5 Vrms output option (and also a 2.5 Vrms out) 0 any chance you will test those outs? View attachment 284855

The E70 already does that. Works great

 

[tritopia]

D70 pro + A70 pro... If only the LA70 pro were released here, it would be perfect!

And in a few months they will be replaced by discrete versions.

 

[Vini darko]

Hi armir thanks for the review. What's going on with the graphs showing filter response? They show show different frequency responses. Filter two for e.g is shown stopping at both 20khz and 22khz wich is correct?
Edit: spent more time looking and it's the massively different scaling. They do show the same thing it just looks very different.

 

[poopy]

RME does it on their ADI-2 DAC/Pro and it’s fantastic there.

I can do the exact same with a < $400 DAC and JRiver ~ $20/year.

 

[Bernd]

I thought ESS had MQA rendering built in? ( I have a Tidal subscription). Topping used to include MQA...I wonder if it is going bye bye?

Well, MQA is basically bankrupt and TIDAL (as the only company using that format) does not seem to be willing to bail them out. TIDAL even announced that their High-Res tier will be available on with FLAC (see the corresponding discussions here on ASR). MQA RIP.

 

[NexusOne]

It‘s interesting that the Dac is More expensive although the amp is More Important for Sound Quality. I am Sure this is a very good dac but I don‘t See big advantages in comparison to a Smsl D6: 5V, better measurements (Which is difficult to Hear), 12V Trigger, More Settings, better display. So for normale usage a D6 is More than enough. The D70Pro is only for geeks?

 

[pLudio]

I thought ESS had MQA rendering built in? ( I have a Tidal subscription). Topping used to include MQA...I wonder if it is going bye bye?

ES9039MSPRO has MQA, ES9039SPRO doesn't.

 

[PeteL]

I've added it (as well as Meier crossfeed etc.) via foobar2000. Zero cost, works with any DAC.

Does Foobar support Tidal?

 

[pLudio]

Apologies for seeming to live in past times. I would love to see classic CD players of the late 80's and 90's reviewed occasionally just to show how far things have moved on and to put the SINAD competition into a better perspective. if Amir's too busy, then could others with similar test gear have a go perhaps?

RETRO: Technics SL-P110 (1986) & Sony CDP-690 (1990) CD Players. Did early CD players sound bad?

A blog for audiophiles about more objective topics. Measurements of audio gear. Reasonable, realistic, no snakeoil assessment of sound, and equipment.

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[alekksander]

performance wise im very excited, but price and looks… form factor is nice, although that small lcd, its "dated" screen symbols and black shiny plastic surrounding… i'd have hard time buying it even if it was $100 less. Still waiting for improved EX5 and D30Pro successor. i'm really into these "classic looking" orange displays suited on thick black metal fronts.

 

[respice finem]

Does Foobar support Tidal?

Does the D70?

 

[Veri]

Does Foobar support Tidal?

No it's just a player..

 

[respice finem]

There is a Tidal plugin for foobar 2000, but IDK how good or bad, since I'm not using streaming services much.