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Which MoTu interface? Don't you think you will need and DSP?
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Topping PA5 Review (Amplifier)
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Since I am using it on the PC anyway I am going to apply my crossovers in Equalizer-APO or, if capable, the provided MOTU driver software.
It's the MOTU MK5 Ultralite https://www.audiosciencereview.com/...u-ultralite-mk5-review-audio-interface.24777/
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Nice tho a bit pricy. Real 8 chenels with ES9026PRO DAC but balanced only I/O. Whose searching for something similar but with both balanced/unbalanced I/O for wider integration especially with subwoofer's.
Oh you can just use an adapter and sacrifice the symmetry and a little SINAD. Cool thing is, with Equalizer APO you have unlimited possibilities for routing and audio processing since your PC power is the limiting factor. For example, you can use 4 of the 10 outputs for a stereo setup with two subwoofers while applying independent impulse response files.
It's actually insane of how precisely you can optimize your audio system with REW, E-APO and a measurement mic. All free software.
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The discontinuance of the Topping PA5 now appears to be official. The English language website for Topping Audio no longer shows the PA5 on their 'Power Amplifier' page.
The PA5 has been discontinued, but the new PA7/PA7 Plus has been released.
Topping has learned a lot from its failures with the PA5, and the PA7/PA7 Plus shows improvements everywhere.
Although the model number is different, it can be said that it is an evolved model of PA5.
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Power for a chip amp looks reasonable;
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I hope its buyers have also learned a lot from the pa5
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Probably Topping has learned last spring. Vast majority of failed amps were manufactured before spring/summer 2022, I guess.
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Review is up;
Topping PA7 Plus Amplifier Review
This is a review and detailed measurements of the Topping PA7 Plus stereo class D amplifier. It was sent to me by the company and costs US $549. The PA7 Plus is stylish with firm switches that have nice action. You can select power on/off or trigger input. In addition, you have a choice of...
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@Topping please stop it with that 10 % THD. It's useless, a dick move to push numbers and just confuses people. You devices are capable as is, no need for weird tricks.
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For awareness Topping (John Yang) explanation of PA5 fault
I'd not seen this before. Confirmation of a design decision that can (and has) caused failure due to overheating in overcrowded sealed modules. i.e. all PA5's are at some risk. Not clear if this was ever fixed in later PA5's but my reading of this limited text is - that it has not been fixed.
My repaired unit is still working beautifully, for now...
I'd not seen this before. Confirmation of a design decision that can (and has) caused failure due to overheating in overcrowded sealed modules. i.e. all PA5's are at some risk. Not clear if this was ever fixed in later PA5's but my reading of this limited text is - that it has not been fixed.
My repaired unit is still working beautifully, for now...
Oh makes sense. I have a vented unit (those small openings at the back?).
Also I am placing a metal XLR routing switch on top of it as a free makeshift heatsink.
Also I am placing a metal XLR routing switch on top of it as a free makeshift heatsink.
Here is a post from the PA7+ post. They just added a small heatsink to the module.
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Topping PA7 Plus Amplifier Review
I'm sure this one will do fine in terms of reliability. To re-establish trust though... Sadly trust is not gained with a good new product but fixing the existing issues first and the angry owners of the broken PA5s doesn't seem to be satisfied. It's difficult but...
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Here is a post from the PA7+ post. They just added a small heatsink to the module.
Topping PA7 Plus Amplifier Review
I'm sure this one will do fine in terms of reliability. To re-establish trust though... Sadly trust is not gained with a good new product but fixing the existing issues first and the angry owners of the broken PA5s doesn't seem to be satisfied. It's difficult but...
This picture is not from PA7/7+, its PA5 (before and after) with a different cooling done.
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That is what I intended to convey.
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