SAV1972
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TOPPING has introduced the D90 III Discrete , priced at $999. As the name suggests, the D90 III Discrete is a 1-bit DAC built using discrete components
But still transparent is transparent, being a 1-bit discrete DAC doesn't make it more transparent.TOPPING has introduced the D90 III Discrete , priced at $999. As the name suggests, the D90 III Discrete is a 1-bit DAC built using discrete components
That is you but perhaps not me.But still transparent is transparent, being a 1-bit discrete DAC doesn't make it more transparent.
10 band PEQ is a nice touch though. Still $999 is waaaay more than I'm willing to spend on a DAC.
Now I have Topping dx9 15th Anniversary. Superior dac & preBut still transparent is transparent, being a 1-bit discrete DAC doesn't make it more transparent.
10 band PEQ is a nice touch though. Still $999 is waaaay more than I'm willing to spend on a DAC.
God forbids me, the lack of a 12v trigger is the only reason pushing me to upgrade from my DA90SE. But I will resist...This was missing on the D90SE/LE
In terms of specs, I don't see any improvement over the D50 III unit. Different approach (1-bit discrete DAC vs. Hyperstream IV integrated multiple 1-bit DACs), same results.But still transparent is transparent, being a 1-bit discrete DAC doesn't make it more transparent.
10 band PEQ is a nice touch though. Still $999 is waaaay more than I'm willing to spend on a DAC.
I would say that overall it basically adds nothing whatsoever. Honestly, it is supposed to generally improve performance, but we have hit the point where even a simple single chip is more than performance enough for basically every single scenario, so I really don't see the point in something like this.I have VMV d1SE with single ESS chip. It has measures pretty same, or not? Wondering what benefits in terms of quality brings the 2nd chip? Is it audible somehow?
I would say that you are correct. I "upgraded" from an E50 to a D90SE. No difference that either I or my friends can detect. No difference on my system, or on my friends more resolving setup / room. My E50 replaced the time served E30 in my other room. I donated the E30 to another friend. I had thought (convinced myself) that there was an advantage. Whenever we re-check, we detect no difference with our ears, our system and our rooms. The D90SE looks very nice though!That is why I stucked on my acclaimed Topping E50 and keep the strong impression that further upgrades will make me give a side step (I hope I’d be intirely wrong, of course)
And I read temperature-compensated oscillators have been already invented.I read oscillators depend on temperature very much.
I replaced my E50 not with a D90 but with a, comparable, D70pro Sabre (which I find looks better than the D90I would say that you are correct. I "upgraded" from an E50 to a D90SE. No difference that either I or my friends can detect. No difference on my system, or on my friends more resolving setup / room. My E50 replaced the time served E30 in my other room. I donated the E30 to another friend. I had thought (convinced myself) that there was an advantage. Whenever we re-check, we detect no difference with our ears, our system and our rooms. The D90SE looks very nice though!