TOPPING DX9！

[rs172]

So how does it sound?

It sounds great, different from all other toppings I have tried. It has a holographic sound when using Hifiman he1000se headphones.
I also use it as a DAC only in a speaker setup. Sounds very clean with tight base. Timbre is great (I cannot distinguish it from my Gustard R26r DAC, but has a heftier sound than the Eversolo's Master Edition's DAC ), Sound is a bit tighter than my Gustard DAC, this tones stop more immediate. Regarding soundstage width all dacs are very similar anyway in my opinion, but depth is a bit different because sounds produced by the Gustard R26 "stay" a bit longer and trick our brains that the sound is a bit deeper.
In general, for headphones, I think its a great DAC/AMP solution that kicks above its price and competes with pricier headphone amps.

 

[Lupin]

It sounds great, different from all other toppings I have tried. It has a holographic sound when using Hifiman he1000se headphones.
I also use it as a DAC only in a speaker setup. Sounds very clean with tight base. Timbre is great (I cannot distinguish it from my Gustard R26r DAC, but has a heftier sound than the Eversolo's Master Edition's DAC ), Sound is a bit tighter than my Gustard DAC, this tones stop more immediate. Regarding soundstage width all dacs are very similar anyway in my opinion, but depth is a bit different because sounds produced by the Gustard R26 "stay" a bit longer and trick our brains that the sound is a bit deeper.
In general, for headphones, I think its a great DAC/AMP solution that kicks above its price and competes with pricier headphone amps.

Please tell us what your setup and methodology used to come up these so-called differences.
Right now your reply reads just like any other meaningless subjective ramble, most likely completely based on sighted bias and the need for purchase confirmation.

 

[arv0]

In the user manual is stated: 11-10 IIS MUTE Active high (Default), Active low, OFF. Can somebody explain what this means.

 

[Ahmonge]

In the user manual is stated: 11-10 IIS MUTE Active high (Default), Active low, OFF. Can somebody explain what this means.

IIS over HDMI is not a closed standard, so different implementations coexist. In this case, one of the signals can be interpreted in two different ways, just to work with different sources.
I was wrong. Sorry

 

[LETRA]

In the user manual is stated: 11-10 IIS MUTE Active high (Default), Active low, OFF. Can somebody explain what this means.

Version 1.2 of the DX9 manual says:

11-10 IIS MUTE Active high (Default) , Active low, OFF Note: When using the IIS interface, noise appears when switching the sample rate, you can choose Active high/low to eliminate the noise.

I hope that solves your question.

 

[rs172]

Please tell us what your setup and methodology used to come up these so-called differences.
Right now your reply reads just like any other meaningless subjective ramble, most likely completely based on sighted bias and the need for purchase confirmation.

So you are one of those using terms like "meaningless subjective ramble"
Well I'll still try to be polite and reply
Hearing difference in the music is very easy, especially with headphones, after a lot of experience with different setups
Sound is fuller and a bit warmer (male vocals sound thicker, base is a bit punchier than other toppings I've tried). Sound has more of a 3d effect, vocals appear to be "floating" in front of me.
When connecting to a 2 channel setup, one can easily hear differences between this dac and others I have. I am not claiming the differences are huge, but there are differences. With the Gustard R26 the mids are more open therefore more reverb is heard with singer's voice, thus creating an illusion of more "air". The gustard's base is also a bit looser
The Eversolo's sound is great as well but it is thinner, less base and slam.
Both topping dx9 and Gustard R26 are connected via a Singxer SU6 so swapping between them is carried out through the preamp on the fly

 

[Lupin]

Hearing difference in the music is very easy

Yes hearing differences is extremely easy as it is proven in multiple scientific papers that your ears and the brains connected to it are anything but reliable to perform this kind of tests. Ignoring these scientific facts doesn't suddenly make you right.

Until those differences are heard while conducting a properly setup volume matched double blindtest it means nothing, and it will never mean anything.

 

[rs172]

Yes hearing differences is extremely easy as it is proven in multiple scientific papers that your ears and the brains connected to it are anything but reliable to perform this kind of tests. Ignoring these scientific facts doesn't suddenly make you right.

Until those differences are heard while conducting a properly setup volume matched double blindtest it means nothing, and it will never mean anything.

OK
If writing that makes you happy, its fine by me

 

[LETRA]

Firmware 1.21 (Nov.4 2024) available:

DX9 version V1.21 firmware update - TOPPING AUDIO

www.toppingaudio.com

Changelog:

Fix: The bug in the incorrect configuration of the "IIS Phase STD" setting.
Fix: Resolved the issue where the 12V trigger output interface would output twice upon startup.

 

[LETRA]

Personally I need a firmware that allows me to leave the choices fixed and not make changes by scrolling through the options or holding down the power button for more than a second. Also something that would allow to increase the I2S configuration options, to make GND and Mute ports equivalent with other brands, would be highly advisable.

 

[Norcetic]

Hello,

I recently purchased one of these and am having a weird issue with the rear LED strip. The brightness does not adjust with the setting in the display menu. Whenever I switch the LED setting to "OFF", the rear LEDs stay on (see picture). Would anyone have any input on this? Does anyone know how the LEDs are connected? Maybe it is an issue with the firmware, but I did update the firmware and try a factory reset. I also sent an email to Topping but if it is something I can fix myself, I would rather do that.

Thank you.

 

[Apolloseylormoon]

Hi, I had the same problem 7 month ago. It's not about the firmware. We made repairs under warranty from the store in 3 days. If you do not have a guarantee, I recommend that you open the DAC and simply turn off this branch of the backlight.

 

[unpluggged]

I recommend that you open the DAC and simply turn off this branch of the backlight.

 

[bansuri]

I plan to use them with my monoblock power amp to drive Linton speakers with Eversolo A6 master edition or Wiim pro (have both) as streamer only. Is it a good approach? Please advise. Thanks

 

[Lambrusqa]

Hey there, me again. So I have my second DX9, first one was returned due to a screen glitch issue which I thought was a hardware problem at the time.
However the second unit I purchased has the same issue even if I reverse screens
This was my first unit:

This is my current one:

And these are my settings:

The glitch appears when auto-dim kicks in, happens every now and then, maybe once per day or so. Goes away if I adjust the volume
Latest firmware (1.22) didn't help
I wrote them an email, maybe they fix it this time because it's clearly a software thingy

 

[Jess]

Hi,
This is the third unit I have received and the same problem persists: in PRE mode and RCA output directly to the amplifier, a clearly audible noise is generated in both channels if you bring your ear close to the speakers. This happens using different cables (Mogami/Canare+Neutrik) and amplifiers. With XLR output the silence is absolute. On the other hand, it seems that the quality control is poor. On two of the three units the volume/control knob oscillates like a merry-go-round and, already inside, a black cover on the power input, probably used as shielding (the Bluetooth module is right next to it), is off-center with, in my opinion, a installation that seems forced. Does this happen to any of you? Thanks.

 

[NecroMan]

black cover on the power input, probably used as shielding (the Bluetooth module is right next to it), is off-center with, in my opinion, a installation that seems forced

I have the same. Compared my unit with the photos on the Internet - this casing is installed correctly and parallel to the window frame / unit body on this photos.
I thought about opening it and fixing it several times, but I'm not sure that this will not affect the warranty.

 

[Jess]

Tengo el mismo problema. Comparé mi unidad con las fotos de Internet: esta carcasa está instalada correctamente y paralela al marco de la ventana/cuerpo de la unidad en estas fotos.
Pensé en abrirlo y arreglarlo varias veces, pero no estoy seguro de que eso no afecte la garantía.

Yo no lo haría, a no ser que tu proveedor te lo autorice. Probablemente te encontrarías con algún tornillo pintado en rojo y perderías la garantía. Sí, el montaje de esa pieza no es satisfactorio y me parece impropio de un aparato que se supone está en lo más alto de gama de la marca. Creo que la conexión de la tira led que ilumina el interior no deja espacio suficiente para acomodar adecuadamente la carcasa negra. Sin embargo, me preocupa más el ruido que genera la salida RCA. En mi comentario anterior olvidé añadir que probé el DX9 en tres sistemas diferentes donde otros DAC y amplificadores se comportan con normalidad. Devolveré la unidad de nuevo.

 

[AzReciOn]

Hi,
This is the third unit I have received and the same problem persists: in PRE mode and RCA output directly to the amplifier, a clearly audible noise is generated in both channels if you bring your ear close to the speakers. This happens using different cables (Mogami/Canare+Neutrik) and amplifiers. With XLR output the silence is absolute. On the other hand, it seems that the quality control is poor. On two of the three units the volume/control knob oscillates like a merry-go-round and, already inside, a black cover on the power input, probably used as shielding (the Bluetooth module is right next to it), is off-center with, in my opinion, a installation that seems forced. Does this happen to any of you? Thanks.

I would recommend checking the grounding - to begin with, you can just put your hand on the case (of your amplifier or DX9): if the background disappears, then it's most likely due to the lack of grounding on the source side. In any case, this is observed with their amplifiers (for example, the PA5 II when connected via RCA).

 

[Jess]

Recomendaría comprobar la toma de tierra. Para empezar, puedes poner la mano sobre la carcasa (de tu amplificador o DX9): si el fondo desaparece, lo más probable es que se deba a la falta de toma de tierra en el lado de la fuente. En cualquier caso, esto se observa con sus amplificadores (por ejemplo, el PA5 II cuando se conecta a través de RCA).

Gracias por tu observación. Sí, lo hice, fue lo primero que pensé, pero el problema persiste. Todas las tomas de corriente de mi casa están conectadas a tierra y tanto el DAC como el amplificador estaban enchufados en la misma toma, utilizando una regleta con protección contra sobretensiones en todos los sistemas en los que se probaron. También he sido muy cuidadoso con los cables RCA. Probablemente haya un bucle de tierra, pero no puedo neutralizarlo.