Topping DX5 II

[ziggurcat]

OK, this is the first time I get HP DC abnormal failure and the sound goes quiet several times

https://fb.watch/B4M837zrvr

(link might not work)
Warning: Political content, a certain someone talks about WINDMILLS
(1.49 firmware installed, so it appears the DC protection does work)

What volume level/gain setting triggered the DC protection?

 

[Bleib]

What volume level/gain setting triggered the DC protection?

Haven't changed gain. Volume is set to minus 3dB fed to Topping mx3s amp.

 

[Tech9Now]

The DX5 II consumes 4 watts in standby mode. Is it the same for you?

 

[ziggurcat]

Haven't changed gain. Volume is set to minus 3dB fed to Topping mx3s amp.

So would it be fair to say that that is reasonably loud, then?

And does the SMSL PS200 have some kind of DC protection?

 

[ObjectiveSubjectivist]

The DX5 II consumes 4 watts in standby mode. Is it the same for you?

Lol

 

[cmld]

The DX5 II consumes 4 watts in standby mode. Is it the same for you?

The DX5 II is probably secretly mining Bitcoin on the side!

 

[Bleib]

So would it be fair to say that that is reasonably loud, then?

And does the SMSL PS200 have some kind of DC protection?

Minus 3dB should be 2v or 4v output. So it's in DAC preamp mode. Headphones not used.

No idea about PS200, but this is the first DAC that has activated the DC protection mode so far

 

[malaire]

The DX5 II consumes 4 watts in standby mode. Is it the same for you?

I tried to measure standby power with Shelly Plug S but got conflicting results of either 1W or 4W - seems that this isn't accurate enough for such a low power. I'll try measuring again next week when I get new fuse for my multimeter (forgot to buy one months ago when I blew it) which is much more accurate.

According to manual standby power is less than 1.3 W.

 

[ziggurcat]

Minus 3dB should be 2v or 4v output. So it's in DAC preamp mode. Headphones not used.

No idea about PS200, but this is the first DAC that has activated the DC protection mode so far

I think my question was more to gain a sense of how far outside of a "normal" listening level -3dB would be. For me, it would -- I think in some way -- settle whether the protection is too sensitive.

 

[Dandelion]

I tried to measure standby power with Shelly Plug S but got conflicting results of either 1W or 4W - seems that this isn't accurate enough for such a low power. I'll try measuring again next week when I get new fuse for my multimeter (forgot to buy one months ago when I blew it) which is much more accurate.

According to manual standby power is less than 1.3 W.

Where are you guys located? Also shouldn't by EU law be 0.5W (and soon 0.3)? Another solution would be to flip the switch on the back of the machine I guess.

 

[jodrim]

Yeah I did a full factory reset and chose to remove EQ profiles and it's still happening. Maybe people think it's working because the EQ configs are fairly similar just like I thought at first? Hopefully just a bug in the firmware because it seems fairly trivial to fix.

Edit: The same thing also happens with the input memory option. So with "PEQ memory" set to "Input" instead of "Output" if I have high-shelf on USB and low-shelf on BT switching from one to the other the previous EQ profile plays but the UI says the saved one. I've emailed Topping about the issue so I'll see what they say.

Edit 2: When changing the outputs and the UI on the DX5 updates to the intended saved EQ profile Topping Tune stays on the old one also so I'm pretty sure this is just a bug of it not changing the PEQ config in use when changing inputs or outputs.

Topping said they'll run tests regarding the issue and release a firmware update if the issue is confirmed

 

[JIW]

Topping replied to my message about it.

Waiting 15 seconds between switches from preamp to DAC mode with volume adjustment immediately after switching and power cycling does not change anything.

Volume is memorised after about 3 seconds as it is sometimes maintained after a power cycle about 3 seconds after the volume change. At 4 seconds, it is always maintained and at 2 seconds it is never maintained.

Topping replied again after I wrote them what I wrote in the above post.

The DAC mode of the DX5II only takes effect when using the line output, so please check whether the output mode is set to line out. If the issue you described still occurs, please record a short video for our reference. Thank you!

Output mode was HPA SE and I have therefore made two videos. One starting in preamp mode and one starting in DAC mode.

However, it does the same in all other HPA and all LO outputs.

 

[malaire]

The DX5 II consumes 4 watts in standby mode. Is it the same for you?

I posted new power measurements to review thread as there has been more discussion about standby power there: post
In short: standby seems to use 4W with "On/Off trigger: Signal" setting, 1.2W otherwise.

 

[Rmjesty]

I'm waiting for my DX5II! I hope it can completely replace all my software-based acoustic calibration systems. After some time, I will release my usage experience and some measurement results

 

[audiofun]

I posted new power measurements to review thread as there has been more discussion about standby power there: post
In short: standby seems to use 4W with "On/Off trigger: Signal" setting, 1.2W otherwise.

You may be able to save more power by turning off the Bluetooth module. At least with older models it can.

 

[Tech9Now]

I'm waiting for my DX5II! I hope it can completely replace all my software-based acoustic calibration systems. After some time, I will release my usage experience and some measurement results

I’ve been searching for an all-in-one DAC/AMP that allows me to adjust channel balance without relying on software. The devices from Violectric are too expensive for me, and I wasn’t impressed by the FiiO K17, especially considering its nearly €1000 price tag.

The DX5 II, on the other hand, does everything I’ve been looking for — all for just €300. On top of that, it lets you switch between two EQ profiles with a single button press.

I use a flat EQ curve for gaming and a Harman curve for music.

My headphone of choice is the Arya Organic.

 

[Rmjesty]

I’ve been searching for an all-in-one DAC/AMP that allows me to adjust channel balance without relying on software. The devices from Violectric are too expensive for me, and I wasn’t impressed by the FiiO K17, especially considering its nearly €1000 price tag.

The DX5 II, on the other hand, does everything I’ve been looking for — all for just €300. On top of that, it lets you switch between two EQ profiles with a single button press.

I use a flat EQ curve for gaming and a Harman curve for music.

My headphone of choice is the Arya Organic.

Nice. It seems to be the cheapest hardware calibration solution for my monitor and headphones
ps: Now I'm using topping e8x8pre，ma4 and moondrop kadenz to finish my mixing work. Products from China seem to have performance that exceeds their prices

 

[yorkieaudio]

I’ve been searching for an all-in-one DAC/AMP that allows me to adjust channel balance without relying on software. The devices from Violectric are too expensive for me, and I wasn’t impressed by the FiiO K17, especially considering its nearly €1000 price tag.

The DX5 II, on the other hand, does everything I’ve been looking for — all for just €300. On top of that, it lets you switch between two EQ profiles with a single button press.

I use a flat EQ curve for gaming and a Harman curve for music.

My headphone of choice is the Arya Organic.

Similar reasons why I bought one. I have a feeling there are loads of people who are in the same position but weren't willing to pay the €1,000+ it cost before the DX5 ii, hence why the DX5 ii is so in demand.

 

[Rmjesty]

Beautiful.
Some measurement results when used on this speaker will be released later. I connected the e8x8pre to the computer with usb, and then connected the dx5ii with toslink, and output them to the speaker through the balanced output. I use the micw m215 microphone as the measurement mic and use REW to record and generate the auto eq

 

[Rmjesty]

First trying it on my Moondrop Kadenz — the power is astonishingly high, almost enough to damage the headphones, yet there's absolutely no background noise or distortion. The PEQ works great; I calibrated it by listening to a sine wave sweep, and now they are smooth with a powerful and robust sound.