Topping E30 DAC Review

[Killingbeans]

I think your conclusion, that it's a waste of money, is pretty spot on:

Do you need linear power supply for DACs?

Probably the most asked about question about DACs on audio forums is whether an external, usually linear, power supply improves performance. It just makes sense that it would do that. Doesn't it? Well, let's see if we can figure this out. I have been kindly loaned a Wyrd4Sound PS-1 power...

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[MLaranjeiras]

I think your conclusion, that it's a waste of money, is pretty spot on:

Do you need linear power supply for DACs?

Probably the most asked about question about DACs on audio forums is whether an external, usually linear, power supply improves performance. It just makes sense that it would do that. Doesn't it? Well, let's see if we can figure this out. I have been kindly loaned a Wyrd4Sound PS-1 power...

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Sure! I got this article. But remains that itch, you know.

 

[Sokel]

My SMSL SU-1 came yesterday and is not functional.

What's wrong with it?

 

[Sokel]

I had a Topping P50 Linear Power Supply together with the Topping D50S DAC back in 2018 and, after do not listen any benefit of using is, I sold then both and bought an Topping E30 DAC. Does somebody use a Linear Power Supply together with the DAC and have some experience to share? https://www.tpdz.net/productinfo/398304.html

Take a look here,some rough measurement with my Khadas.

(I don't have any issues with my PC thought which is pure luck,other real-life test may be different)

Review and Measurements of WesionTEK Khadas Tone Board DAC

Could anyone make the KTB 1 work with USB-C cables? On my Macbook it doesn't even power on. With a USB C-A and A-C adapter it works well.

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[Killingbeans]

But remains that itch, you know.

Well, if you're talking about that insatiable need for shiny new things we all know, then there's probably no cure.

But FOMO, on the other hand, is what ASR is designed to help with

 

[alvigg]

What's wrong with it?

SMSL-SU1 didn't play music, second one is great.

 

[MLaranjeiras]

Well, if you're talking about that insatiable need for shiny new things we all know, then there's probably no cure.

But FOMO, on the other hand, is what ASR is designed to help with

Yeah!

 

[kegador]

I have the e30. I was looking at some dacs and came across the e50. Its 200 euros. Is it worth to upgrade from the e30 to the e50? My current setup:
PC>e30 via USB>active studio monitors,the mackie mr624 via RCA
I hesitated because i wanted to get rid of USB noise with a balanced DAC, but since i changed my mobo the noise went away. I do have the budget for the e50 but rather have input first from you people.

 

[MLaranjeiras]

I have the e30. I was looking at some dacs and came across the e50. Its 200 euros. Is it worth to upgrade from the e30 to the e50? My current setup:
PC>e30 via USB>active studio monitors,the mackie mr624 via RCA
I hesitated because i wanted to get rid of USB noise with a balanced DAC, but since i changed my mobo the noise went away. I do have the budget for the e50 but rather have input first from you people. to friends with Accuphase, Lampizator DAC etc, and they liked It a lot for the price. I had a E30, but I do not relembre its sound vs the E50.

I have the e30. I was looking at some dacs and came across the e50. Its 200 euros. Is it worth to upgrade from the e30 to the e50? My current setup:
PC>e30 via USB>active studio monitors,the mackie mr624 via RCA
I hesitated because i wanted to get rid of USB noise with a balanced DAC, but since i changed my mobo the noise went away. I do have the budget for the e50 but rather have input first from you people.

Sent my E50 to friends with Accuphase and Lampizator DACs and they liked E50 a lot. I had the E30, but O am not able to remember its sound.

 

[kegador]

170 now on amazon.hmmmmmm

 

[movd]

I've had the E30 for about 3 years now and I'm starting to have issues with the right channel going out. Powering it off and back on seems to fix. I've done all the troubleshooting to isolate the issue to the E30.

I guess it is time to get something new, unless anyone has any suggestions. Thanks

 

[movd]

Did you try to swap RCA plugs on the E30 to confirm that it is E30 and not something else in the chain?

Yes, I've swapped cables and removed things in the chain. I've had it go to a power amp and changed to a headphone amp and the issue remains so I'm quite confident it is the E30.

 

[movd]

Reset try?


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Thanks alot! I was looking for this in the manual but missed it (which I now see). I'll see how this works out.

 

[Sal1950]

Thanks alot! I was looking for this in the manual but missed it (which I now see). I'll see how this works out.

Good luck, and welcome to Audio Science Review, hope you enjoy your time here.

 

[Toku]

I've had the E30 for about 3 years now and I'm starting to have issues with the right channel going out. Powering it off and back on seems to fix. I've done all the troubleshooting to isolate the issue to the E30.

I guess it is time to get something new, unless anyone has any suggestions. Thanks

If the FW is V1.08 and does not recover even after a factory reset, I think you can buy a new one.
Recent advances in DACs have been remarkable and if you upgrade from the E30 to the E30 ll or E30 ll Lite, you'll immediately notice the difference in sound quality.
Since you have already been using the E30 for three years, I think replacing it is an option.
I also bought three E30s and have been using them for over two years, but now I have changed to E30 ll.

 

[staticV3]

Recent advances in DACs have been remarkable and if you upgrade from the E30 to the E30 ll or E30 ll Lite, you'll immediately notice the difference in sound quality.

 

[Killingbeans]

Recent advances in DACs have been remarkable and if you upgrade from the E30 to the E30 ll or E30 ll Lite, you'll immediately notice the difference in sound quality.

 

[Sokel]

Recent advances in DACs have been remarkable and if you upgrade from the E30 to the E30 ll or E30 ll Lite, you'll immediately notice the difference in sound quality.

That's some serious trolling here

 

[Pulkass]

I have E30 first edition. Using it in my TV video setup. Not main stereo system.

 

[Jarrett]

Recent advances in DACs have been remarkable and if you upgrade from the E30 to the E30 ll or E30 ll Lite, you'll immediately notice the difference in sound quality.

I dunno, I'm dang happy with my E30. I likely won't consider upgrading until the XMOS 308/316 finds its way into an E30 III