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Topping DX5 II

News on the “upcoming” Topping D900 DAC was released around March 2024. The D900 has been at many Audio Shows for over a year. The D900 has yet to be released for sale.
The Topping DX5 II was just recently announced on February 2025. Who knows when Topping will decide to release it for sale and at what price.

Hopefully the new electronics tariff exemption will cover DAC’s and make it reasonably affordable.
based on my reading of the rules, DAC/ADC (8542.39.00), amplifiers (8542.33.00) are exempted based on https://www.whitehouse.gov/presiden...utive-order-14257-of-april-2-2025-as-amended/.
 
Had sent Topping a message on Facebook asking about any information on DX5 ii.
Got this reply back "Thank you for your continue attention and support! There are no more info on the DX5 II for the time being and the release date is yet to be confirmed. "
 
I consider it delayed
 
I consider it delayed

I didn't need one anyway! There's nothing wrong with my EX5. Hopefully, by the time the DX5 II comes out, my bonus will be a distant memory and my urge to splurge will be reduced (or more likely sated on other frivolous purchases :().
 
I didn't need one anyway! There's nothing wrong with my EX5. Hopefully, by the time the DX5 II comes out, my bonus will be a distant memory and my urge to splurge will be reduced (or more likely sated on other frivolous purchases :().
Nothing wrong with the first DX5 (my favorite in terms of looks and screen) either, but I sold it hoping II would be out soon. Not that I need either, SMSL PS200 is certainly fine enough, and as I had it I put it to actual use
 
Since I am using WiiM streamers, soon we will see two sets of EQ's - one of room correction and another for post-room correction. Each EQ is 10-band PEQ (or GEQ). This upgrade will be eventually applied to WiiM Pro / Pro+ / Amp / Amp Pro


I may get by with WiiM's only!
 
I didn't need one anyway! There's nothing wrong with my EX5. Hopefully, by the time the DX5 II comes out, my bonus will be a distant memory and my urge to splurge will be reduced (or more likely sated on other frivolous purchases :().
I use my EX5 basically daily on my gaming PC. I really love the RCA out and HPA out because it lets me change from my speakers to my headphones very easily. Performance is exceptional too, it powers all my headphones without an issue.
 
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No BT remote. Good
 
Some more new info https://www.0db.co.kr/FREE/5178644 related to FCC certification on April 03

Shows measurements, some pics of unit etc.


Looks very promising....particularly if the price is actually £300/$300 etc.
Things I noticed:
  • Used three prong power cable. PSU appears to be internal.
  • Balanced and RCA outputs
  • No analog inputs
  • Appears to have multiple filter options for the DAC
  • Measurements are exceptional.
  • Power and gain specs. Single-ended on the left, XLR on the right:
    dx5 power.JPG

    dx5 gain.JPG
 
DAC is the normal DAC. PEQ on all inputs is the new thing
 
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