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Not yet. I have asked and when I hear back, will post.
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Topping E30 DAC Review
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Wow, the retail cost is just US $129.99!!!
Chilli
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Thats truly great performance from a tiny enclosure. Nice work.
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Thanks for the review.
And that the 2 SPDIF are inputs too?
Thanks for the review.
I guess you can also power it from the 5V input?
And that the 2 SPDIF are inputs too?
True, but some are better than others.
Yes... got refunded on my SMSL special on Ebay because it never arrived. I'll buy this one at $129 when it comes out, need another DAC in a system here.
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You have to power the 5 volt input otherwise it won't work. So in my configuration, I connected two USB cables to my computer to test it.
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Some people prefer two subs. So 4 outputs!
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Are the optical and coax inputs or outputs?
Inputs
Yes the DAC chip has 'DSD Direct' mode but does E30 allow the user to enable this mode?
Via on-screen menu?
I believe you can hold the button while power up to enter that mode. If thats not the case it will be described in the manual.
Very nice product!
It is a shame I ”need” balanced outputs. And 8 channels (i.e 4pc of dacs)
@JohnYang1997 will there be a version with balanced output (xlr)? How much would that add to cost aproximately? Could it be done under $200? $150 would be a killer!
It is a shame I ”need” balanced outputs. And 8 channels (i.e 4pc of dacs)
@JohnYang1997 will there be a version with balanced output (xlr)? How much would that add to cost aproximately? Could it be done under $200? $150 would be a killer!
Oh very cool. HQPlayer owners will love this.
I hope all future Topping AKM based DACs allow this.
I will tag HQPlayer developer @Miska
Maybe @WolfX-700 can test it with DSD256 input...
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Much lower? Like...$30 less? Ok...
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This is a very interesting product! I can imagine a lot of devices that are pretty decent but the internal DAC is just a complete letdown. Bypass almost any internal DAC with this $129 upgrade and it will be an improvement.
@amirm Were there ferrite beads on the USB cable used in testing? I wonder if it would cut down on high frequency noise and improve SINAD even further.
@amirm Were there ferrite beads on the USB cable used in testing? I wonder if it would cut down on high frequency noise and improve SINAD even further.
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