Topping G5

[jerm_ph]

I just stumbled upon this

https://m.facebook.com/topping2008/photos/pb.100063529331801.-2207520000../5625142760829870/?type=3

Looks like a solid portable DAC/HP amp
I also found a manual. Specs is solid as expected

https://manuals.plus/m/26f307cc96f07049cd95016c15335dd950bf043b9568a321da49eaf23afdffb6_optim.pdf

I wonder when will this become available

 

[Katji]

Only other images found (with Google.)... https://www.0db.co.kr/FREE/2472548

Neat, to include rubber bands and pad...

hmm, Can be a very small desk unit too...?

 

[abdo123]

Without parametric EQ they can keep it.

 

[raif71]

Which DAC chip is this?

 

[jasonhanjk]

Specs is solid as expected

Nope. ASR standard doesn't use A weight for THD+N.

 

[Katji]

I hope they soon send it to ASR.

 

[Katji]

Which DAC chip is this?

I tried zooming the image but no luck, of course. Can only see ESS and XMOS.

3 listed here:
https://www.esstech.com/products-ov...rs/low-power-dacs-and-socs-to-headphone-socs/
note, first one says MQA but the Topping specs do not say MQA

 

[jerm_ph]

Nope. ASR standard doesn't use A weight for THD+N.

I set my expectation lower for a portable dac/amp combo. I’m not expecting it to be within the top-10 of THD-N ranking list.
Still solid specs for me. Not TOTL but solid.

 

[jerm_ph]

hmm, Can be a very small desk unit too...?

Could be with its driving capability

 

[Katji]

solid.

inaudible difference.

Except for Golden-Ear Audiophile OCD.
Maybe there will eventually be verifiable online unsighted A/B testing, with webcam and AI bs detection.

 

[Lambda]

Without parametric EQ they can keep it.

it's a DAC. EQ happens in software before the DAC.

Nope. ASR standard doesn't use A weight for THD+N.

I hope some day ASR will give us a A weight number as well.
i'm okay with lots of noise below 20Hz and over 18KHz but not so okay with noise around 1-4kHz

If this ting can in fact output >6Vrms fully balanced and symmetrical in ~50Ohm load i would consider buying it.

 

[abdo123]

it's a DAC. EQ happens in software before the DAC.

Not necessarily, all my EQ is hardware not software based.

 

[Human Bass]

Those "fake" balanced outputs annoys me.

 

[BostonJack]

I like the industrial design. do you think it will drive HD650 and clones? Could be a really good travel / train/plane setup.

 

[Jimster480]

I like the industrial design. do you think it will drive HD650 and clones? Could be a really good travel / train/plane setup.

Probably could based on the specs.

Those "fake" balanced outputs annoys me.

It only depends on convenience.

 

[Human Bass]

Probably could based on the specs.

It only depends on convenience.

I know, but it can confuse the buyer and feels like they were lazy to not implement a real bal output when there is a connector that allows for that. Nowadays there are plenty of affordable dongles with true bal out.

 

[Jimster480]

I know, but it can confuse the buyer and feels like they were lazy to not implement a real bal output when there is a connector that allows for that. Nowadays there are plenty of affordable dongles with true bal out.

Like what? We also don't know how much this costs... By the specs it has way more power than any dongle I've seen so....

 

[Human Bass]

Like what? We also don't know how much this costs... By the specs it has way more power than any dongle I've seen so....

For sure it has. But still leaves a "it could be even better" taste in the mouth

 

[Bow_Wazoo]

Is as good as purchased

 

[Matias]

I still wish Topping would enter the sub 200 usd dongle market.