Topping L70 Headphone Amp Review

[Shando]

Just received the L70 today listening with HD6XX and HE400se connected via RCA to a Samsung tablet. First impression it looks sharp in all black and red accent on the volume knob. What can I say it sounds good to me with plenty of power. I really like that big display and It didn't take long to familiarize myself with the remote. I didn't realize having both headphones connected is such a convenience, just hit the programmed buttons to switch headphones. Waiting on E70 to arrive in a couple of days.

Can I ask you if you bought your L70 from massdrop and how much you spent on it please? Thank you. I am trying to figure out how much it cost on massdrop before deciding where to buy.

Also how would the L70 be for Hifiman Aryas or should I go with a Schitt Asgard?

 

[staticV3]

Can I ask you if you bought your L70 from massdrop and how much you spent on it please? Thank you. I am trying to figure out how much it cost on massdrop before deciding where to buy.

The L70 is not available on Drop.

 

[Shando]

The L70 is not available on Drop.

Ah, I got it confused with another Topping 70 name. Thank you for the information.

Do you have any suggestions for an amp under $300 for a Hifiman Arya or Hifiman Ananda please?

 

[solderdude]

What connectivity (input and output connectors), functionality, form factor, remote/not remote, price range, performance, volume control accuracy, gain options, pre-amp or through out functionality or is neither O.K. ? Specific brands are you looking for (availability thing).
What is the music source ? DAC/streamer/analog/phone/tablet/laptop/PC ?
How loud do you want to play ? Extremely loud, just loud (occasionally), never above comfortable (all day) levels.
Tubes or SS ? TOTL signal fidelity or more than good enough for perfect sound ?
Plan to buy more headphones over the years ?

The Arya nor Ananda are very demanding headphones and output resistance of an amp does not matter.

 

[staticV3]

Do you have any suggestions for an amp under $300 for a Hifiman Arya or Hifiman Ananda please?

Arya and Ananda are both pretty sensitive. You don't need a lot of power for them.

Here are some good, inexpensive headphone Amps: https://www.audiosciencereview.com/...ktop-headphone-amp-options.43004/post-1521920

 

[Ahmonge]

Do you have any suggestions for an amp under $300 for a Hifiman Arya or Hifiman Ananda please?

Fiio K5 Pro. Drives Ananda extremely well, even at 0dB medium gain

 

[Shando]

What connectivity (input and output connectors), functionality, form factor, remote/not remote, price range, performance, volume control accuracy, gain options, pre-amp or through out functionality or is neither O.K. ? Specific brands are you looking for (availability thing).
What is the music source ? DAC/streamer/analog/phone/tablet/laptop/PC ?
How loud do you want to play ? Extremely loud, just loud (occasionally), never above comfortable (all day) levels.
Tubes or SS ? TOTL signal fidelity or more than good enough for perfect sound ?
Plan to buy more headphones over the years ?

The Arya nor Ananda are very demanding headphones and output resistance of an amp does not matter.

Whatever input comes with the Arya, not sure.

Just a good amp to take full advantage of the Arya.

Form Factor just needs to not be too hot when in use

Don't care if remote or no remote.

Under $300

Not sure about performance or volume control accuracy, gain options, pre-amp, or through out functionality.

located in the USA, don't have a preference for brand. Some people mentioned the Topping L70 is too clinical for the Aryas.

Music source would probably be from my PC and flac files normally.

I want to play it at a comfortable level, not looking to play very loud for the most part except maybe rarely.

No preference for tube or SS. I know tubes give it a warmer sound, but SS should be fine too.

Don't see myself buying another headphone after the Arya for a while.

 

[solderdude]

Some people mentioned the Topping L70 is too clinical for the Aryas.

Nonsense.



for a good list that is already more than good enough see:

<$150 desktop headphone amp options?

I'm looking for a new headphone amp, my only requirement is that it has a 3.5mm or RCA input, any other features are a bonus, but not necessary. Preferably, the closer it is to a black or dark grey metal box, the better. Clean power, and clean sound is all I'm after in an amp, I'll let my...

www.audiosciencereview.com

You can add:
FiiO K5 Pro
Topping L70
Sabaj A10h
AOSHIDA SMSL C200
Chord DAVE (just kidding)

 

[Bleib]

Nonsense.



for a good list that is already more than good enough see:

<$150 desktop headphone amp options?

I'm looking for a new headphone amp, my only requirement is that it has a 3.5mm or RCA input, any other features are a bonus, but not necessary. Preferably, the closer it is to a black or dark grey metal box, the better. Clean power, and clean sound is all I'm after in an amp, I'll let my...

www.audiosciencereview.com

You can add:
FiiO K5 Pro
Topping L70
Sabaj A10h
AOSHIDA SMSL C200
Chord DAVE (just kidding)

Sabaj a20h should also be considered

 

[thecity2]

Would this improve upon using the headphone output from a DX7 Pro+?

 

[solderdude]

When 2W in 32ohm is not enough... sure L70 can go 10dB louder (that's twice as loud)
There aren't many headphones around that need more than 2W to play impressively loud so I guess it would depend on the used headphone and desired listening level.

 

[Blashyrkh]

can it handle 2.7 input voltage?

 

[staticV3]

can it handle 2.7 input voltage?

It can handle 10Vrms input voltage via XLR and >13.5Vrms input voltage via RCA. See here.

 

[jimboaz]

Yes, but as resale value is typically a fraction of retail, the real question is how fast do we think the A90 is depreciating? When will it hit $175 or so on eBay, your best guess?

Never unless its a junked up unit

 

[jimboaz]

There are laws in California that dictate Topping must have worse benefits for employees than Schiit?
I wonder have you worked for either of the companies, or talked to their employees about their benefits, or are you just assuming that a Chinese company must treat their workers worse than a California company?

Maybe he lives in one of the States that still has $7.25/hr Federal minimum Wage - LOL

 

[jimboaz]

Or the inevitable "my topping broke after 3 months" thread

Or the inevitable "my topping broke after 3 months" thread
Well Having owned 15+ various Topping, SMSL, FX Audio etc pieces, I've only had problems with one SMSL A300 amp power switch. As a matter of fact my first Topping piece I purchased - a Topping VX1 2x25W Class T Amplifier with USB DAC and Headphone Amp - in 2017 is still working fine even being left on 24-7 the whole time. Cost me $70. I've had more problems with more expensive non-China pieces. Do you know a lot of up to $3k and more pieces not with China names but marketed with USA or British names are being made or at least assembled in China ? Both Speakers and electronics. So even your "British" speakers may not be so pure if thats what you want....

 

[Ra1zel]

Do you know a lot of up to $3k and more pieces not with China names but marketed with USA or British names are being made or at least assembled in China ?

And this proving what exactly? I do own some audio products made in China, mainly Holo May and their Serene preamp both made proudly in China, the point is that mass produced landfill electronics is not exactly the same as actually well made products regardless of where in the world is it produced. Just like you would not expect Balkans to make super high quality stuff yet some of the most luxurious and long-lived tube amps are made in Serbia and Bulgaria.

 

[ObjectiveSubjectivist]

Received today. It's freakin amazing.
So clean so crystal clear I'm very sensitive to high frequencies being harsh/distorted (my ears are still capable of hearing up to 18khz depending on the day)
But this thing is just so well behaved in high frequencies that I'm just amazed. No matter how loud you listen it's just pure joy.
One more time, amazing.

 

[rarewolf]

Received today. It's freakin amazing.
So clean so crystal clear I'm very sensitive to high frequencies being harsh/distorted (my ears are still capable of hearing up to 18khz depending on the day)
But this thing is just so well behaved in high frequencies that I'm just amazed. No matter how loud you listen it's just pure joy.
One more time, amazing.
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I’m sure the DC Aeon Noire HPs aren’t hurting the experience…

I have the Topping 70 stack, as well… but the Aeon 2 Noires remain on my short list… maybe next spring

 

[ObjectiveSubjectivist]

I’m sure the DC Aeon Noire HPs aren’t hurting the experience…

I have the Topping 70 stack, as well… but the Aeon 2 Noires remain on my short list… maybe next spring

Actually these are Stealths
But I'm sure Aeon2 noire will be just as good.
What headphones are you using now?