Topping DX3 Pro+ Review (DAC & Headphone Amp)

[staticV3]

Will the improvement be noticeable?

I can't make such a prediction.

 

[jools]

Can anyone comment on the volume knob of the DX3 Pro+? How does it compare to the original? Satisfying clicks with accurate response? (That is not double stepping or skipping volume?)

Also are there siliencing relays on this unit? Or at least no audible thud through the amp/speakers when the unit powers on/off?

Volume encoders on the DX3 Pro V2 and Pro+ feel the same to me and I have not had any problem with either.
The Pro+ does not make the thud when powering on/off, so that's an improvement.

 

[xpop]

I just received mine, really amazing sound ! Never heard so much details !

 

[gael]

Thanks a lot, I will get the Topping. One last thing: what kind of improvement can I expect coming from an Asus Xonar Essence STX (the first series)? Will the improvement be noticeable?

Review and Measurements of Asus STX II PCI Sound Card

This is a review and detailed measurements of Asus STX II PCI Express sound card. It is on kind loan from a member and retails for USD $219 on Amazon including Prime shipping. Full list price is $299. This is a medium sized PC card which oddly requires external power. You can see it here...

www.audiosciencereview.com

 

[davidrf]

Review and Measurements of Asus STX II PCI Sound Card

This is a review and detailed measurements of Asus STX II PCI Express sound card. It is on kind loan from a member and retails for USD $219 on Amazon including Prime shipping. Full list price is $299. This is a medium sized PC card which oddly requires external power. You can see it here...

www.audiosciencereview.com

Thanks. Damn from that measurements the STX II is so bad it almost can't be true...

 

[Killingbeans]

It's not SOTA (or even just good), but it's not catastrophic either.

....Not anywhere near $300 worth of performance though.

 

[Tim1962]

Ordered a dx3 pro+ and a sennheiser 560s. Looking forward to my first non cheapo headphone setup! Thanks @amirm for making this easy for us

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Kachda​

I have the same setup and really like it. This is my listening station by my easy chair. The Behringer helps my old ears. The EQ and the DVD89 are previously owned buys. The DVD89 needed a new belt for the eject to work, but I like to tinker so no biggie. Here are my thoughts on the DX3 Pro+.

 

[Countach]

Unfortunately, my Topping malfunctioned a few days ago One of the display segments doesn't light up. I'm going to get it fixed/replaced.

As for the sound - I like it very much. I can't tell any difference between E30 and DX3 Pro+ in a blind test (not that I should, given the top-class measurements).

 

[DarrylG]

Unfortunately, my Topping malfunctioned a few days ago One of the display segments doesn't light up. I'm going to get it fixed/replaced.

As for the sound - I like it very much. I can't tell any difference between E30 and DX3 Pro+ in a blind test (not that I should, given the top-class measurements).

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It's going to be fixed/replaced by the manufacturer, or the merchant?

 

[Countach]

It's going to be fixed/replaced by the manufacturer, or the merchant?

The seller told me to send it to the Polish distributor.

 

[xpop]

Unfortunately, my Topping malfunctioned a few days ago One of the display segments doesn't light up. I'm going to get it fixed/replaced.

As for the sound - I like it very much. I can't tell any difference between E30 and DX3 Pro+ in a blind test (not that I should, given the top-class measurements).

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Same problem for my brand new unit ! But I don't care as it sounds so amazing !!!

 

[CTOD01]

I am thinking to purchase a Dx3pro+. Is it possible using apple music (iphone) as sources via a lightning to usb cable?

 

[Rennokas]

Would this be good pairing for Beyerdynamic T1 3rd gen (32 Ohm) ? No clipping issues?

 

[staticV3]

Would this be good pairing for Beyerdynamic T1 3rd gen (32 Ohm) ? No clipping issues?

The T1 3rd Gen is a very efficient headphone. With the DX3Pro+, you will clip the drivers of the headphone far sooner than you could ever clip the Amp.

Edit: The T1 3rd gen can take a little over 3Vrms before reaching Xmax. The DX3Pro+ can supply 7.5Vrms @32Ω.

 

[davidrf]

I finally bought a Topping DX3 Pro+. Through my Sennheiser HD 595 I can definitely hear the difference between the Topping and my old Asus Xonar Essence STX. A LOT of difference. The Topping sounds massively better, at least through the headphones out. Still, I'm returning it. Horrible quality control (faulty display with dead segments, faulty USB cable out-of-the-box), it heats like a furnace, the menu system is horrendous. I'm very sorry to return it because I really like how it sounds, but it feels like crap and very good audio tech mixed together.

 

[dsnyder0cnn]

I have not tried it, but I can't think of any reason why a USB cable would not work. That said, a Raspberry Pi (if you can find one) running Shairport Sync works very nicely as an AirPlay transport to feed the Topping DX3 Pro+ and similar DACs via USB.

 

[Toku]

There is a firmware update for version V1.23 of DX3 Pro+. Headphone users should update.

DX3Pro+ version V1.23 firmware update-TOPPING

What's updated:
Fixed an issue where the built-in amp overload protection was too sensitive to prompt "HP ERR" under certain circumstances.

 

[Miiman]

There is a firmware update for version V1.23 of DX3 Pro+. Headphone users should update.

DX3Pro+ version V1.23 firmware update-TOPPING

What's updated:
Fixed an issue where the built-in amp overload protection was too sensitive to prompt "HP ERR" under certain circumstances.

Nice, have not seen that error thought but i dont play loud or have demanding headphones. Will wait until some ppl in this thread can confirm the update works without issue until i update.

 

[GoMrPickles]

There is a firmware update for version V1.23 of DX3 Pro+. Headphone users should update.

DX3Pro+ version V1.23 firmware update-TOPPING

What's updated:
Fixed an issue where the built-in amp overload protection was too sensitive to prompt "HP ERR" under certain circumstances.

Update would not open on my Mac (M1 Air). Will try with a Windows laptop later.

 

[Toku]

Update would not open on my Mac (M1 Air). Will try with a Windows laptop later.

Did you download the file for the MAC?
There are two types of HP, one for Windows and one for MAC.