I'd like to ask something if you don't mind. As a headphone user nearly exclusively, is the crossfeed function worth the premium price? Does it benefit modern recordings much? Seems like it'd be a game changer for stuff like old Beatles albums. I haven't found anyway to add crossfeed with Apple Music on iOS devices so only way I've seen is to do it through the dac/amp.
If you have APO/Peace EQ on a computer, you can try it out for free. I did that because I was wondering the same thing, even considering the RME. Personally I found crossfeed to be a subtle change, though others claim it to be transformative. So it might work for you.
Which one do you prefer soundwise?
Objectively they should sound roughly the same. You should base your choice on price, features, and aesthetics/design in this regard.
Crossfeed is also available on the Qudelix 5K and Neutron DAC V1
Surely you have been here long enough to have stumbled over this thread? https://www.audiosciencereview.com/...ignature-if-they-measure-as-transparent.9245/
I can't compare, as I don't own the DX5. I can't imagine there are any differences sound wise. After following this thread though, the main difference looks to be that the RME is rock solid in terms of firmware and functionality. It works correctly with zero faults, all of the time. In the UK at least it comes with a solid 5 year warranty, that the manufacturer stands behind. There's a material price difference, so you need to weigh that up. For me, it was worth paying for, I won't need to buy another DAC.
If you're considering RME as a purchase option, it's better to buy the LUXSIN X9. You'll be delighted with all its functionality and capabilities, and most importantly, the quality of support from the developers, which is also very important.
Yes. Turning the knob changes nothing.
I'm glad.
I use my DX5 ii for PC Streaming, but also for BT from my phone & TV sound via optical. Currently I have to turn on my PC, delete an PEQ filters on the DX5, download manual filters, being sure to not turn off either the PC or the DX5. I hope Topping fixes this soon. As you say 1.08 & 1.72 didn't have this problem.
Not as far as I know. I have the firmware file saved. DM me with your email and I can mail it to you. I have 1.08 saved as well, but it's quite large and likely not mailable. My expectation is the problem is the firmware and not Topping Tune. However, I was so frustrated at that point I just reverted both as I wanted to be done.
Right, Thanks!, I'll wait for Topping to do something...but I'll remember to save copies!
I think it will apply the same PEQ to both outputs or none at all. The PEQ memory can follow the 'output' and LO SE, LO BAL and LO ALL are 3 separate 'outputs' from this perspective.
