Pdxwayne
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Topping D90SE Review (Balanced DAC)
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I was hearing what sounded like possible distortion in the top-end (gritty at times) while using the D90SE in DAC mode with my new Marantz Model 30. So I dropped the Topping from 5v to 4v and it went away. I have amp direct so I couldn't try the 2 preamp solution.
the d90se really does not like the LG oled's optical output. I have 2 LG's (both are the CX version from last year) and the d90se had dropouts with both no matter what cables I used.
It's too bad, I really liked the d90 otherwise and would have kept it if it could just stay locked to a stupid LG optical signal. But it couldn't so back it went!
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What is the preamp sensitivity in specification?
For example Purifi EVAL1 kit reaches its maximum power with ~1.8 volt on XLR input.
The fact some device uses XLR doesn’t mean it’s tuned to 4V standard.
Maybe try to lower gain to less than 2V on dac?
I have a Topping D10B with the MarchAudio Purifi modules (P451). The modules are rated at 2 Vrms for max power out. I designed 6 dB attentuators but did not bother making them. I just drop the Volume on the streamer; it can control the D10B Volume via the USB port.
If you are in this situation............and don't want to use the S/PDIF inputs for DoP.
https://audiophilestyle.com/ca/revi...-physical-sacds-through-an-outboard-dac-r971/
If the goal is only to play SACD discs, it seems easier to rip them to DSF files and play them back from a computer to DAC over USB. I'm curious about i2s playback though, even if only as a hypothetical use.
Easier if using a PC in the system but not necessarily the individually preferred method for SACD player owners.
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Improvements? No way.
I do the same as you. Best of both worlds. Stays a little warm without temp extremes.
Interesting purchasing story... I ordered two D90SE's from Amazon Canada about 2 months ago which came directly from China. I only paid the price asked on Amazon. No shipping charges, no taxes and no duty... 1 month later the same ad on Amazon started charging all the above fees. (About $300!).. Looks like I totally lucked out as China had listed the D90SE's values as $10.00 each!, lol, but now it's being sold locally by Amazon with all fees attached... Glad I bought 2 of them! 
- Huge unexpected savings!
- Huge unexpected savings!
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As it is to be expected from SBAF: complete nonsense.
I just read this while listening to my D90SE. I can't understand how this guy couldn't hear the amazing sound stage and detail of this DAC. It's by far the best sounding DAC I've ever heard... All I can think of is that he didn't have his system set up properly to accomodate a DAC that doesn't add anything to the signal. Or maybe a bad room, or dare I say not waiting long enough to 'break in' his DAC. Seems mine improved emmensly over a 2-week period of listening. Increased dynamic range will often sound 'weird' and unnatural to those who don't understand what uncolored sound is suppose to sound like. Like the dynamic contrast seen on Best Buy TV displays. Impressive for 10 minutes, but inaccurate as hell when viewing skin-tones, etc... Nope, the D90SE is unbelievably good, accurate.
Ive had the d50s, d30pro, d70s and the d90se is by far the best dac I've heard. The d30pro comes in second. Imo
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