Topping DX5 II

[magor34]

There were no options to select power plug version when I ordered. Which there now is. Did you all have that option?

 

[Bleib]

There were no options to select power plug version when I ordered. Which there now is. Did you all have that option?

No, but I have plenty of power cables at home
Cancelling the order is really, really odd, they should just inform if it comes later

In any case shenzenaudio should be a bit cheaper now

And audiophonics.fr might be a better option if live in Europe

 

[ziggurcat]

No idea. But since the black model is now not even available to order I would assume its related to stock issues, however there was no note or anything on the refund email as to why.

Have you tried re-ordering? A different source (i.e. Shenzhen or Amazon)?

Weird that they would cancel it on you instead of just letting you know it'd take a bit more time for you to get your order.

There were no options to select power plug version when I ordered. Which there now is. Did you all have that option?

The plug version options didn't appear until Tuesday or Wednesday, IIRC. When did you order?

I'm wondering if it was cancelled because there was no information on the plug type at the time you ordered?

 

[magor34]

No, but I have plenty of power cables at home
Cancelling the order is really, really odd, they should just inform if it comes later

In any case shenzenaudio should be a bit cheaper now

And audiophonics.fr might be a better option if live in Europe

Yeah a little strange.

Anyways there's no rush. The voucher makes Topping's own Store the cheapest option with current exchange rates.

 

[magor34]

Have you tried re-ordering? A different source (i.e. Shenzhen or Amazon)?

Weird that they would cancel it on you instead of just letting you know it'd take a bit more time for you to get your order.



The plug version options didn't appear until Tuesday or Wednesday, IIRC. When did you order?

I'm wondering if it was cancelled because there was no information on the plug type at the time you ordered?

Yeah it's strange alright.

It's probably stock related as the model in black that I ordered is now not available to order.

 

[ziggurcat]

Yeah it's strange alright.

It's probably stock related as the model in black that I ordered is now not available to order.

Even if it's stock-related, they should have just let you know there'd be a longer wait. Sorry that that happened to you.

 

[Raymond lin]

Ordered one in White from the Topping Store on the 12th.

The anticipation is real!

 

[profligate]

Ordered one in White from the Topping Store on the 12th.

The anticipation is real!

White on the 11th here. Coming from a MacBook Pro audio jack.
This is less than half the price of the JDS Labs Element that I almost ordered 6 months ago! White looks the most modern imo.

 

[Raymond lin]

White on the 11th here. Coming from a MacBook Pro audio jack.
This is less than half the price of the JDS Labs Element that I almost ordered 6 months ago! White looks the most modern imo.

I have an Xduoo XA-02 which has the same DAC, I suspect the sound won't be worlds apart. I am just a sucker for a UV meter, even if it's digital.

 

[villason]

Do you guys know if there are any hidden charges with shenzhenaudio for Europe? I mean customs surprises and things like that.

 

[Ahmonge]

So I thought of getting a plug-in DAC+amp that would connect to my phone via Bluetooth.

Perhaps the Fiio K7 BT would suit you. It's 120mm×168mm×55mm size, but without a PEQ

 

[Raymond lin]

Do you guys know if there are any hidden charges with shenzhenaudio for Europe? I mean customs surprises and things like that.

Well....looking at my order receipt, it does not state any taxes so there is a possibility of having a 20% VAT + duty + courier surcharge added on top....normally about 25% of product's value. That means it's going to be like £320 when it lands at the door.

There is of course a chance it will come unscathed.

 

[villason]

Well....looking at my order receipt, it does not state any taxes so there is a possibility of having a 20% VAT + duty + courier surcharge added on top....normally about 25% of product's value. That means it's going to be like £320 when it lands at the door.

There is of course a chance it will come unscathed.

It is much cheaper now mate. 219 EUR. Try to cancel.

 

[Raymond lin]

It is much cheaper now mate. 219 EUR. Try to cancel.

It’s £225 for me but I’ve sent them an email to cancel anyway.

Annoyingly it was £225 when I first clicked on it back on the 9th, by the time I ordered it has gone up to £260.

Now I notice it’s US version that’s £260 but when I ordered there was no choice in the plug.

 

[ObjectiveSubjectivist]

Im glad i waited a couple of days.
I ordered it for 244USD, potentially it can
replace my RME.

 

[Raymond lin]

Im glad i waited a couple of days.
I ordered it for 244USD, potentially it can
replace my RME.

Annoying for me but hopefully I can just get a refund and reorder or get the difference refunded.

 

[villason]

Im glad i waited a couple of days.
I ordered it for 244USD, potentially it can
replace my RME.

The deal is insane. Fully balanced, can get rid of software apps for EQ for my HD800S and just for 200 euros. The RME at 1200 euros is completely killed.

 

[Berwhale]

Shenzhenaudio have reduced the price to $254.15 (£187.36) in their 'Mid Year Audio Carnival'...

TOPPING DX5 II Dual ES9039Q2M Desktop DAC & Headphone Amplifier

shenzhenaudio.com: professional headphone, earphone, amplifier, dac, decoder, hifi player, cable supermarket. you will find good price here.

shenzhenaudio.com

I have asked them to either refund the difference from what I paid on the 10th ($294.00) or cancel my order. SZA Do have a lowest price guarantee, so they should refund the difference... https://shenzhenaudio.com/pages/guarantees-return-policy

If I get this £29 cheaper, I won't feel so bad about the delay (it also gives me a bit of a buffer against import duties)

 

[Matias]

Wow it's barely been released and discounted already. Crazy marketing there.

 

[Bleib]

Wow it's barely been released and discounted already. Crazy marketing there.

Well, I'm glad they don't exclude it from the sales simply because it's new
(I'm just going to wait for the official shop to deliver, I think I'll get it faster through 'em, just slightly more expensive.. )