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Topping E30 II DAC Review

Rate this DAC:

  • 1. Poor (headless panther)

    Votes: 11 3.8%
  • 2. Not terrible (postman panther)

    Votes: 20 6.9%
  • 3. Fine (happy panther

    Votes: 90 31.3%
  • 4. Great (golfing panther)

    Votes: 167 58.0%

  • Total voters
    288

nerone

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Also tried the E30 MkII but discovered that it was too detailed for my tastes.
I still have an old E30 as a backup DAC and if well powered I prefer it.
Just a question of tastes, I repeat..
Which power supply do you use?
 

Saponetto

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An huge homemade linear power supply, bolted below the desktop together with other similar PS for the 12VDC, 15VD and 24VDC.
Also tested it with the classic P50, fair enough but not for my purposes.
 

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Hi all, I have 3 questions for you
windows 10 LTSB in use

1) when installing the drivers, the Topping E30 II must remain off, or on :rolleyes: what is the procedure to follow ?
and if I have to install a new driver do I have to delete the old one? , or I'll rewrite it above

2) once in DAC ONLY MODE, how do you go back to PREamplifier status?

3) must he be burn in ?

Thank you
 
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Anderlfs

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I’ve found this model at Apple Store, It’s a 12W adapter. In the box is “5V/2.4A”, but in the adapter Itself is “5.2V/2.4A”. Is this extra 0.2V a concern?
 

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Rottmannash

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I was using two E30s, but after purchasing an additional E30ll, I was surprised at the difference in sound quality between the two.
The evolution from E30 to E30 ll is big.
Big? How is that possible?
 

Toku

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Big? How is that possible?
It seems that my English expression was not accurate.
I just wanted to say that you can actually feel a clear difference in sound when comparing the E30 and E30 ll.
 

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I just wanted to say that you can actually feel a clear difference in sound when comparing the E30 and E30 ll.
It was clear Toku :) I think @Rottmannash is just sceptical, big change! Really.
 
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linuxfan

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Toku, I know you have tried many Class D amplifiers, and I appreciate your reviews of these.
I would be interested to know what speakers you have.

You're on the wrong forum, by the way.
 

blues66

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Did I write something wrong???

Don't any of you topping users have any answers to my elucidations?

i am amazed
 

Veri

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Hi all, I have 3 questions for you
windows 10 LTSB in use

1) when installing the drivers, the Topping E30 II must remain off, or on :rolleyes: what is the procedure to follow ?
and if I have to install a new driver do I have to delete the old one? , or I'll rewrite it above

2) once in DAC ONLY MODE, how do you go back to PREamplifier status?

3) must he be burn in ?

Thank you
1) doesn't really matter. you can leave it off
2) umm I suggest perusing the manual?
3) no
 

blues66

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@Veri hi, forgive me but in the manual, I only read how to set it up as a DAC , but not how to return to PRE mode
can't I see it?
 

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@Veri hi, forgive me but in the manual, I only read how to set it up as a DAC , but not how to return to PRE mode
can't I see it?
You are using the remote? If I recall correctly it was really easy with the remote.
 

Ahmonge

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@Veri hi, forgive me but in the manual, I only read how to set it up as a DAC , but not how to return to PRE mode
can't I see it?
Accoridng to the E30 II manual:

First, enter the setup mode: In the standby state, press and hold the multi-function touch button on the front panel for 5 seconds to enter the setup menu.

Second, with the remote control, press the volume up/down button to get to the output mode setting which will display the value “m-d” as the device is in DAC mode (fixed max output value). Then, press the left/right button to ser this parameter to the m-p” preamp volume adjustable value.

Third, press the OK button and the E30 II displays “8-8” indicating that the settings have been saved.
 

blues66

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@Ahmonge Thank you, I understand ... now with yours and the help of @staticV3 where I had already thanked, in the previous post
Mine was an answer to @Veri , nothing more ! !

Thanks again to all of you.
now i have another question if I use topping as a smooth DAC, the Volume ? is adjusted by the PC Music Player ?
 

Ahmonge

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if I use topping as a smooth DAC, the Volume ? is adjusted by the PC Music Player ?
It is a possible option, but I would adjust it in the amplifier to which the DAC is connected, so as not to alter the digital signal.
 
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