Topping D90 Balanced USB DAC Review

[da Choge]

But only one is USB.

Correct, only one is a USB-B AUDIO input. There are two other USB-A input/outputs which most likely can be used for USB sticks, USB external drives, or just to power/charge a 5V device. I think what the first responder was hoping for is a unit with multiple switchable/selectable USB AUDIO inputs; not sure if there are any components (other than pro) with such.

 

[eduardw]

It was me who was asking for a dac with multiple usb inputs. But I got i2s working for d90 and shanling et3 so for now no need for additional usb inputs

 

[cpachris]

Looking for some advice. I just got the Topping D90 III Sabre. Loving the sound so far. But I no longer get gapless playback. I'm using Roon, and now I get about a 1/2 second pause in between tracks on an album or playlist. Is this a setting I'm missing somewhere?

 

[quintilian]

Anyone used the D90 along with an iPhone/iPad with USB-C? I got the lightning camera connector but it obviously doesn't fit my iPhone 15 which has USB-C.

I've tried USB-C between my iPhone and Qudelix k5 and it doesn't work, so I'm a bit hesitant to get a D90 if it turns out that it doesn't work either....

 

[plikestechno]

It probably wont work. I tried with an 11 pro max and it never would work. It might work if you have a powered hub in the middle but whenever i tried to do it, the iphone would always say not enouh power and the sound would not transfer.

 

[plikestechno]

Apparently it needs that newer camera connector where one cable goes to the phone, one cable goes to a power supply and one cable goes to the dac.

 

[zonk]

I used a D90 and D90SE with an Iphone and the "Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter". And it worked perfect, but the adapter has no USB-C.

https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MK0W2AM/A/lightning-to-usb-3-camera-adapter

Don't know if there is a USB-C version of it available.

Edit:
This could be the updated version with USB-C
https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MUF82AM/A/usb-c-digital-av-multiport-adapter

This adapter could work too, but has no seperate input for a power supply
https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MJ1M2AM/A/usb-c-to-usb-adapter

But I have no personal experience with this two USB-C adapters.

 

[quintilian]

Thank you both.

I spoke to the company importing them to my country and they have experience with it working with a standard usb-c -> usb-b connector.

I'll report back if I give it a go! Currently in limbo if I should order or not

 

[zonk]

I suppose it has to be an OTG cable. It still has the disadvantage that the Iphone's battery is not charged during listening to music.

 

[theREALdotnet]

Anyone used the D90 along with an iPhone/iPad with USB-C? I got the lightning camera connector but it obviously doesn't fit my iPhone 15 which has USB-C.

I don’t have a USB-C iPhone to try it with, but a USB-C iPad Pro works just fine with the D90, using a plain USB-C to USB-B cable.

 

[MrTrebor]

Anyone used the D90 along with an iPhone/iPad with USB-C? I got the lightning camera connector but it obviously doesn't fit my iPhone 15 which has USB-C.

I've tried USB-C between my iPhone and Qudelix k5 and it doesn't work, so I'm a bit hesitant to get a D90 if it turns out that it doesn't work either....

It works on mine (iPhone 15 Pro Max). I’m using the Apple USB-C to USB Adapter. I’ve used it with both the D90le, and the D90 III.

 

[cpachris]

I don’t have a USB-C iPhone to try it with, but a USB-C iPad Pro works just fine with the D90, using a plain USB-C to USB-B cable.

It works on mine (iPhone 15 Pro Max). I’m using the Apple USB-C to USB Adapter. I’ve used it with both the D90le, and the D90 III.

Thank you both for the replies. Not sure why....but a couple days into the new equipment everything was working perfectly with gapless playback. I didn't change anything....so not sure what happened...but all is good.