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Already given: https://www.tpdz.net/productinfo/1090577.htmlGive us D90 and A90 in one case for 1400$ or STFU.
Already given: https://www.tpdz.net/productinfo/1090577.htmlGive us D90 and A90 in one case for 1400$ or STFU.
niece, any measurements on hp power?Already given: https://www.tpdz.net/productinfo/1090577.html
Sorry mate, I haven't processed the graphs fast enough. Fuck me, I'm buying this. That's a device made for me.
I do believe the future of the DAC is to reinvent the stereo preamp providing one or two analog inputs, and an auto detect for phono. I do not think that this is a way to the bottom, as we have plenty of sub 500 , and some sub 300 usd/eu capable of about equal performance but without the HDMI shapped input.$900 is a great deal for the performance and relative to what is in the market and historical pricing even if not taking inflation into account. Yeah, I agree it's not for those who are in a race to the bottom of the barrel, but that's not the market that it's targeted for.
I think folks are getting spoiled with the falling HiFi prices in the last decade or so. But regardless there are many many more economical options out there.
Whats the meaning behind the letters before each model name on Topping products?
Like A70, L70, D70, E70 and so on..?
If one is looking only for sound 100 dollars is enough for the absolute audible transparency, period! The rest is just for comfort. The rich and the poor are going to hear the same. The rich gets more comforts.. If you already have a topping d10 or e30. Sonically there is nothing better you can get even if you are rich. That’s the conclusionTopping is selling this DAC based on it measuring (slightly) better than previous models and having a "better" chip set. Given that this Topping DAC and the previous Topping DACs will sound exactly the same, I think people are reacting to that marketing. Plus, Topping raised the price vs the previous generation and there is concern that this DAC is not competitive in terms of features with RME and others in this price range. All of that seems like reasonable criticism to me. I don't see anyone saying that D90 III should be $49, but it makes sense to compare it to the much less expansive Topping DAC models (that will sound identical) and ask if the price difference is worthwhile. If we accept that the Topping D10S at $109 will sound the same as the Topping D90 III at $899, how can not discuss value?
Thanks. I have been looking exactly for this!A = flagship headphone amps
L = headphone amps
D = flagship DACs
E = DACs
DX = DAC+headphone amp combos
P = power amps
But then sometimes the prices don't align like they should, a product in a non-flagship lineup gets an upgrade that puts it above the one in the flagship lineup, and Topping ends up competing with themselves.
I see it like this: Once a DAC has decoded the incoming stream it's flat out- a car can idle or go its top speed at the press of the accelerator.I basically agree with you and there is no need to further debate. I was making a marketing point, not one on metrics or performance. My endpoint, as I think is yours, is thus: In DACs, the basic audio digital to analog conversion function of a Civic priced DAC is now equal to that of a Corvette priced model.
Other than feature set, aesthetics, and warranty there is nothing to really differentiate.
Well, I'll correct my own post and say that I missed the IIS connection on the D90.I'm struggling to see what the "upgrade" is for this vs. the D70 Pro. MQA on the D90 if you need it; but the D70 has the new graphical screen which the D90 does not. $200 difference.
D70 Pro: https://www.tpdz.net/products
D90III: https://www.tpdz.net/productinfo/1141825.html
As I mentioned previously, the biggest difference between most topping models at this point is i/o, fit and finish, and auxiliary features.Well, I'll correct my own post and say that I missed the IIS connection on the D90.
What a joke !! He can hear the difference it seems ?!