Topping EX5

[jannek]

Topping just announced a new DAC/HPA combo on Facebook.

I'm curious...

 

[abdo123]

*yawns*

 

[bigjacko]

Nice! I like all in one better. Who wants to take some guesses? I will go first. I guess it will be similar to D30 pro plus A30 pro with around -118dB SINAD, price would be $650.

 

[VariousArtists]

I hope there is a non-MQA version at a lower price

 

[raif71]

Maybe with MQA should be lower price

 

[VariousArtists]

Maybe with MQA should be lower price

Good point - I would totally buy a MQA device with a $150 discount!

 

[Human Bass]

Im actually excited for that. If it turns up good, i can sell my current stack and make money while simplifying my system.

 

[jannek]

Update:

 

[Veri]

So something like D10s/D10b integrated with A30 Pro? Nice big knob!

 

[daftcombo]

Isn't it the evolution of DX3 Pro? Which seems out of production, or at least sold out in various places.

 

[Veri]

Isn't it the evolution of DX3 Pro? Which seems out of production, or at least sold out in various places.

Right. No more AK4493 chips available.

 

[Berwhale]

You can see the back of the EX5's in this photo...

Full Size: https://www.facebook.com/topping2008/photos/4392498727427619

 

[Berwhale]

Zoomed...

 

[aandres_gm]

With analog inputs? Damn. This is exactly what I was looking for. Oh well, got the A30Pro/D30Pro stack now. The announcement came too late

 

[Matias]

With analog inputs? Damn. This is exactly what I was looking for. Oh well, got the A30Pro/D30Pro stack now. The announcement came too late

They are RCA outputs, no?

 

[aandres_gm]

They are RCA outputs, no?

You may be absolutely correct. Happier about my decision now

 

[Berwhale]

With analog inputs? Damn. This is exactly what I was looking for. Oh well, got the A30Pro/D30Pro stack now. The announcement came too late

I assume they are outputs. I was considering upgrading my D50s/A50s/P50 stack to the D30Pro/A30Pro, mainly to solve my ground loop issue. This EX5 would fit the bill nicely, the only negative I see is the inclusion of the balanced XLR for headphones and not 4.4mm.

 

[Martin]

Still waiting for something like this with a set of balanced analog inputs... Come on DX9 / EX9.

Martin

 

[HansWursT619]

Interesting. I would like to see a successor to the DX3. But I would expect this to be significantly more expensive.
Maybe an EX3 then?

 

[RHO]

Will this have a truly balanced HP output or just a SE output with an XLR socket as with the A30pro?