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Topping DX5 Review (DAC & HP Amp)
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avoidwork
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I picked one of these up out of curiosity. the 3 things i've noticed:
- The metal chassis is much nicer in person than in photos; still don't love the look/shape of it, but it's functional (good ux via multi-functional dial)
- Rapid volume increase when you're above -50 is ... dangerous; I've had it jump from -45.0 to -14 with a single "click" in the dial turn; when you're above -50 it moves to .5 increments
- I'm so confused as to how it has 1.8w on tap but all of my low impedence headphones are requiring around 50% - 75% volume for listening levels that would be the first notch on an A90 amp (had one - same headphones).
avoidwork
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I've noticed that the volume jumps when turning it down. Starting to think it's got a basic acceleration fn on it without a threshold; hoping they fix it with a firmware update - has happened a handfull of times since i unboxed it. I'm pretty sure this is not a debounce, due to clicks not changing in relation to result.
Really liking the simple UX; not loving the tiny click when changing inputs, but this is basically exactly what I want for a desktop dac/amp.
Kinda confused that it's got 4 pin xlr and not 4.4mm ... because convenience right? haven't seen 4pin xlr on a dap, seems like the wrong jack for 2022.
Really liking the simple UX; not loving the tiny click when changing inputs, but this is basically exactly what I want for a desktop dac/amp.
Kinda confused that it's got 4 pin xlr and not 4.4mm ... because convenience right? haven't seen 4pin xlr on a dap, seems like the wrong jack for 2022.
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I really can’t understand why most China made product doesn’t have a proper volume knob…
Hi guys, maybe this is the firmware you've be waiting for: https://www.tpdz.net/newsinfo/633120.html
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Does the problem of jumping from -45.0 to -14 occur even when operating with the remote control?
If so, please report the problem to Topping. I think there is a bug in the software from the symptom.
If the symptom occurs only when the main knob is operated, there is a problem with the rotary encoder.
Previously, when the E50 was released, there was a bug that the maximum volume of -00 was reached when the volume was lowered from -98 to -99. Immediately reported to Topping and the fixed firmware was uploaded.
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I bought the dx5 for my kitchen/ dining room tv feeding a pair of KRK Rokit 7 G4 active monitors.
I thought the Rokits sounded pretty good out of the headphone out of the tv and that surprised me but now with the optically fed dx5 driving them via their balanced in ..
WOW what a difference, they now sound hi end! ..amazing especially given the combined cost of the dx5 and Rokits .
Plus, my (very old) Senn hd 580 Precision cans and oppo pm3s sound superb with it too.
I haven't tried my 32ohm akg k371 cans yet but with the dx5 s 1.8watts of power they should love it..to a point haha.
The new style of the dx5 looks really good and high quality in the flesh.
A great device ,I am Very happy with it.
I thought the Rokits sounded pretty good out of the headphone out of the tv and that surprised me but now with the optically fed dx5 driving them via their balanced in ..
WOW what a difference, they now sound hi end! ..amazing especially given the combined cost of the dx5 and Rokits .
Plus, my (very old) Senn hd 580 Precision cans and oppo pm3s sound superb with it too.
I haven't tried my 32ohm akg k371 cans yet but with the dx5 s 1.8watts of power they should love it..to a point haha.
The new style of the dx5 looks really good and high quality in the flesh.
A great device ,I am Very happy with it.
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I tried the product and like it at first. However when I used the volume control, every now and then the volume made a hugh jump from a single turn/click. Slightly annoying, but nothing major... that's what I thought until it went from -30db to -0db and almost blew out my ears while I attempted to turn down the volume.
Holy shit... I read a lot of very good and very bad things about Topping. I was hoping the bad things were artifacts of the past, but seriously: If you value your equipment and health, this is a no go. Defect products? That's shit, but shit happens. Malfunctioning products threatening your health? Wtf?
Holy shit... I read a lot of very good and very bad things about Topping. I was hoping the bad things were artifacts of the past, but seriously: If you value your equipment and health, this is a no go. Defect products? That's shit, but shit happens. Malfunctioning products threatening your health? Wtf?
Does this symptom only occur when operating with the volume knob?
Does the same symptom occur with volume control using the remote control?
pacman
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I have a DX7 Pro that stopped working because of a crap rotary encoder used as volume button. A U$450 DAC that doesn't work anymore because Topping don't care about QC of a ridiculous button.
Tried to contact @JohnYang1997, which appears to be an engineer of Topping, but he's probaly too busy to help a customer solve this kind of problem.
I'm done with Topping crap and this ridiculous bandwagon on this forum. After all this years, I'm convinced that Amir has an agenda to promote these products - QC flaws aside, they sounds good, but I like my stuff to last longer.
Instead of launching the same products over the years with different names and looking for nice measures that nobody listen to, Topping should try to develop products faulty free that lasts for years.
pacman
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It's out of warranty. Contacted Topping, they want to sell me a front panel board for U$58 + U$15 of shippment. Tried to explain the problem as detailed as a could, but their english is worse than mine and I'm trying to figure out if this new board would fix the problem.
Send the unity to China is out of question, I live in Brazil. Never had any problem with audio gear in my entire life, it's really disappoint. I'll try to fix it and sell and never touch on a Topping device anymore.
Had a DX3 Pro that had the same issue, this is a recurrent problem with all Topping products. One guy told me "hey, you could use the remote control". My man, I use my stuff on a desk and I want my stuff to work properly. There's no excuses for things like this, try search Google and you'll see the extent of problem.
pacman
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Given the number of reports of the problem, Topping should send me the goddamn knob and I'd solder it by myself, but instead, they want sell me the entire front panel board.
Oh, and if you're fine with 500 bucks devices stopping working within 2 years because of a crap and cheap button, do yourself and myself a favor, don't quote me.
If anyone is wondering, my problem is exactly of this guy:
Contacted him on reddit and fortunately he returned the device and bought other from another brand.
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