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  1. Psalmanazar
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    Two DACs: I need to choose the one which sounds better!

    ...much as a used Bryston or atc amp and won’t sound as good. that topping power amp will suck and can clip and blow the drivers. cheaper...
    Post by: Psalmanazar, May 27, 2024 at 9:04 AM in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
  2. Bowmoreman
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    Two DACs: I need to choose the one which sounds better!

    I’m with @Erroneous here: if you aren’t hearing a difference with those two, your downstream is HIDING Schiit… if you love the speaks (and they...
    Post by: Bowmoreman, May 23, 2024 at 10:40 AM in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
  3. purr1n
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    Two DACs: I need to choose the one which sounds better!

    ...from different manufacturers that use different approaches from Topping, e.g. Modius for $229, DAC2451 for $1350, etc. I suspect the Octo would...
    Post by: purr1n, May 22, 2024 at 8:27 PM in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
  4. Lyander
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    Two DACs: I need to choose the one which sounds better!

    ...gear in the entry level. I don't have nearly as much exposure to Topping gear (never owned any, just briefly tried in not-ideal settings) but...
    Post by: Lyander, May 22, 2024 at 8:11 AM in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
  5. Slade01
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    Two DACs: I need to choose the one which sounds better!

    ...heard both from a local friend (who is to my chagrin also a fan of Topping and other Chinese brands) also did a comparison. His amp was a...
    Post by: Slade01, May 22, 2024 at 7:54 AM in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
  6. joch
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    Two DACs: I need to choose the one which sounds better!

    Seriously, I would think Modius or iFi first. The next level up would be over $1k (Soekris). So anything between $300 and $1200 is not really a...
    Post by: joch, May 22, 2024 at 7:46 AM in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
  7. SoupRKnowva
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    Two DACs: I need to choose the one which sounds better!

    coming to SBAF to ask for help deciding between two Topping DACs....thats a bold play. You'd be better off with anything from Schiit, even the...
    Post by: SoupRKnowva, May 22, 2024 at 7:45 AM in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
  8. Lyander
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    Two DACs: I need to choose the one which sounds better!

    Eh some folks are convinced by Topping's marketing. Their loss.
    Post by: Lyander, May 22, 2024 at 6:25 AM in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
  9. rlow
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    Two DACs: I need to choose the one which sounds better!

    OMG, comparing and agonizing over 2 topping D70 DACs: please shoot me now. Seriously stop wasting your time on this, pick one now, and move on to...
    Post by: rlow, May 22, 2024 at 5:27 AM in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
  10. xdccr
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    Two DACs: I need to choose the one which sounds better!

    ...transparent including the LA90D 3) I talked about having a few Topping devices, most of which are under $200. I have an E70 Velvet, which, for...
    Post by: xdccr, May 22, 2024 at 12:27 AM in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
  11. Erroneous
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    Two DACs: I need to choose the one which sounds better!

    ...in your chain. It's only as good as its weakest link. Ditch the Topping amp. Third, ditch the Topping everything else as well. Fourth, use...
    Post by: Erroneous, May 21, 2024 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
  12. xdccr
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    Two DACs: I need to choose the one which sounds better!

    The DACs are: Topping D70 Pro Octo, and D70 Pro Sabre. I bought the Octo and Sabre, thinking I'd return the Sabre without even opening it...
    Post by: xdccr, May 21, 2024 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
  13. Psalmanazar
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    Weiss DAC204 Review and Measurements

    I know people with the Dangerous and Burls. I've talked to only one guy who had the higher end AVID converters that are rebranded DAD / NTP...
    Post by: Psalmanazar, May 8, 2024 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
  14. purr1n
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    Weiss DAC204 Review and Measurements

    ...DIY chassis with 5 cent switches and a faceplate worthy of low end Topping. You turned the argument sideways, or maybe you misunderstood what I...
    Post by: purr1n, May 6, 2024 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
  15. Lyander
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    Weiss DAC204 Review and Measurements

    Tangent but I've been hanging out around some online home recording spaces of late cuz I've been wanting to work on my singing and voice stuff on...
    Post by: Lyander, May 3, 2024 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
  16. Azimuth
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    Weiss DAC204 Review and Measurements

    Oh heck yeah they buy $3.5k DACs just like they buy 3.5K Focal or Genelec monitors. And heck yeah they pay for real Neve and API. Clients don't...
    Post by: Azimuth, May 3, 2024 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
  17. purr1n
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    Weiss DAC204 Review and Measurements

    ...I see is old AVID Omni*). If they need a dedicated DAC, it will be Topping or Schiit at $300**. Otherwise Universal Audio, Apogee, MOTU, RME,...
    Post by: purr1n, May 3, 2024 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
  18. Lyander
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    Topping E50 DAC Review and Measurements: I Can't Go for That

    If this were the case, I don't see them much at all chagrined by how certain corners of the internet champion their approach to design as being...
    Post by: Lyander, Apr 17, 2024 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
  19. xdccr
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    Topping E50 DAC Review and Measurements: I Can't Go for That

    ...About the TP6102A - it's featured in the pictures provided by Topping -of the internals of two devices with 20 ohm output impedances- I guess...
    Post by: xdccr, Apr 17, 2024 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
  20. Hrodulf
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    Topping E50 DAC Review and Measurements: I Can't Go for That

    They're not. Topping usually has OPA1612 stages as per the DAC manufacturer datasheets. They can achieve those output impedances for line drive...
    Post by: Hrodulf, Apr 17, 2024 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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