Topping Reference System

[pablolie]

Based on the stellar measurements of most of their equipment, I am curious and want to set up a Topping system.

It *seems* my best match would the the LA90 for amplification and the DX7-Pro for DAC/Preamp/Headphone duties. Ideally I'd like to keep it to 2 boxes, but if there are any benefits by having more (i.e. power amp, Preamp-DAC and headphone amp), I am all ears. They have a dizzying array of products, so advice by brand experts much appreciated...

Thanks for any comments/suggestions!

 

[Doodski]

LA90

Very impressive test results.

Topping LA90 Review (Integrated Amplifier)

This is a review and detailed measurements of the Topping LA90 integrated amplifier. It was sent to me by the company and costs US $800. I must say, this is one interesting industrial design. Everything oozes style despite the diminutive package. This aspect continues in the operation of the...

www.audiosciencereview.com

 

[sweetchaos]

Topping LA90 tops the SINAD chart of Amplifier comparison:

Amplifier SINAD list ASR + 3rd parties

List Name,THD+N (5W, 4 ohms),SINAD (dB) (5W, 4 ohms),Power (W) (1% THD+N, 4 ohms),Price (USD),Source Topping LA90 (stereo, bypass, low gain),0.00009%,121,90,800,<a href="https://www.l7audiolab.com/f/topping-la90/">L7 Audio Lab</a>,Suggestions, corrections and more info here: Topping LA90 Discre...

docs.google.com

The only limitation is it's available power, which is 90wpc (measured at 4ohms 1% THD+N).
If you NEED more power, then look elsewhere.

 

[pablolie]

Topping LA90 tops the SINAD chart of Amplifier comparison:

Amplifier SINAD list ASR + 3rd parties

List Name,THD+N (5W, 4 ohms),SINAD (dB) (5W, 4 ohms),Power (W) (1% THD+N, 4 ohms),Price (USD),Source Topping LA90 (stereo, bypass, low gain),0.00009%,121,90,800,<a href="https://www.l7audiolab.com/f/topping-la90/">L7 Audio Lab</a>,Suggestions, corrections and more info here: Topping LA90 Discre...

docs.google.com

The only limitation is it's available power, which is 90wpc (measured at 4ohms 1% THD+N).
If you NEED more power, then look elsewhere.

90W is plenty.

Measurements are stellar.

One major feature I miss is the ability to have a sub out and set crossover.

 

[sweetchaos]

I would look at MiniDSP Flex balanced instead of the Topping, which don't have any room correction systems or PEQs.