Topping D900 DAC Review

[Max_fl]

Personally, i did dacs comparaison with some audio buddies ...

Good, you didn't hear any differences?

For the rest who give the "smart" examples, are you comparing dacs by reading specs? And you're telling me, who has both right now, that I didn't hear what I heard ? If so, then that's really funny ))

This thread has zero value except for the first post, there are less than 10 messages from the real owners, the rest is just yapping. I posted my opinion for the people who want to buy the dac. If local snobs don't like it that's too bad for them.

 

[Gremlins]

Specs and measurements tells you how it sounds: neutral

If you believe they sound different, that's fine with everyone here, you are a free man

 

[Purité Audio]

Uninformed free man.
Keith

 

[deitrick]

As far as I can read, it was specifically explained that your impression of there being a difference is 100% real. After all, nobody can tell you what you heard, felt or saw. It was also explained very well that the impression of a difference doesn't mean that one actually exists.

So, as far as I can see in the past couple of posts, nobody tried to tell you what you heard or did not hear. Fellow members simply pointed out that the data supports the fact that there is zero audible difference between these DACs.

If you are actually interested in finding out if your initial impression was correct or if the differences you think are there are just placebo, I encourage you to look into what is required for an unbiased and reliable comparison of audio devices. Primarily, that includes precise level-matching, blinding and instant switching.

Audio Blind Testing - You Are Doing It Wrong! (Video)

Just uploaded a video on the basics of performing controlled tests in audio. It was motivated by saving myself text in having to write all of this down when telling someone who to do these tests right. And as a counter to a few online personalities to keep saying they do "blind" tests yet when...

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AES Paper Digest: Sensitivity and Reliability of ABX Blind Testing

This is abbreviated synopsis of the paper, Ten Years of ABX Testing, by David Clark: http://www.aes.org/e-lib/browse.cfm?elib=5549 ABX testing as you may know is a double blind testing methodology aimed at determining if someone can reliably identify A from B. Both A and B are presented to the...

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Why is louder always better/preferred

This afternoon, I was home alone, I took advantage of the empty home to crank the volume higher than usual. I had a great time, from Norma Winstone to Norah Jones, with detour to Manzanera and Simon & Garfunkel, everything sounded spectacular and captivating. All the glorious detail and...

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Echoic memory - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Kudos to you for taking the time and effort to provide meaningful feedback to a newer member. It can be frustrating to have all you knew thrown away when joining this forum. Seeing a more seasoned member helping new members navigate that 'transition' is a much welcome sight.

 

[multichannel_guy]

Hi,

If you ask me, that is indeed a nice device made for those you do not want to be like everybody else.
That originality has a price.

As far as I am concernend I don't see the point of spending that amount just to be different..

Regards.

I may buy it not to be different, but, to be better than you, feel like a king of dacs. Thereafter, I could view you as an inferior dac being.

Such distinctions in dac ownership are important in this hobby, dac kings vs dac peons.

 

[multichannel_guy]

I love how you, guys, discussing what I heard and what not What will you say if I tell you that when there was a Topping A90 Discrete as a preamp in the path I indeed didn't hear the difference (the reasons I had it are not important) and was a bit disappointed? But when I removed it and connected the DACs directly to the power amp I noticed it. It's not day and night of course, but enough to keep the D900.

So, no preamp required with this dac, brah?
Dac straight to power amp sounds like a million bucks?

 

[zdykstra]

Topping's store has a selection of used-like-new D900s for $1309. For those in the US, they're shipping from a US warehouse. They come with a 1 year warranty and the 30 day return window still applies.

TOPPING D900 Ultra-Flagship HiFi DAC（Used-like new）

This product is a used product(Very good -like new), not a brand new one . 1.(Orders placed in the United States can be shipped from our US warehouse..) 2.(Orders from countries outside the United States will be shipped from China. All costs are included in the price. Shipping time is 7-15...

www.topping.store

$1800 was a hard sell - $1300 is a much easier pill to swallow.