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  1. Michael Kelly
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    Dummies Guide to Pi2AES! Throw away your PC or laptop.

    yes to the dac, but I have not tried to port hqplayer. I am sure it will run but may need some configuration to fully support Mercury. See the HW...
    Post by: Michael Kelly, Aug 29, 2024 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
  2. GregHouse
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    Dummies Guide to Pi2AES! Throw away your PC or laptop.

    Hi. Is it possible to use HQPlayer Embedded on Mercury V3 and connect it to DAC Topping D90 via i2s?
    Post by: GregHouse, Aug 29, 2024 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
  3. bigjako
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    Weiss DAC204 Review and Measurements

    ...organic. Detail without a natural expression of the music is for Topping (I owned a D90 for an extended period). The May was also...
    Post by: bigjako, Aug 14, 2024 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
  4. Lyander
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    Two DACs: I need to choose the one which sounds better!

    ...122", hah. Been getting a lot of reports of SMSL gear (and now Topping) not sounding bad. Not sure if I'm willing to risk money putting that to...
    Post by: Lyander, Jun 8, 2024 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
  5. Lyander
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    Two DACs: I need to choose the one which sounds better!

    But is this because of the lower THD+N metric, or is merely co-incidental?
    Post by: Lyander, Jun 8, 2024 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
  6. xdccr
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    Two DACs: I need to choose the one which sounds better!

    ...tests with my o-scope connected. If I told you I think every Topping DAC sounds pretty bad except for the D70 Pro Sabre/Octo, would you think...
    Post by: xdccr, Jun 8, 2024 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
  7. xdccr
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    Two DACs: I need to choose the one which sounds better!

    I agree that most Topping DACs are underwhelming... in fact all that I've heard except the D70 Pros have been for me. I've listened to a lot of...
    Post by: xdccr, Jun 8, 2024 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
  8. Psalmanazar
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    Two DACs: I need to choose the one which sounds better!

    ...or more powerful amplifier and I have severe doubts that the topping can compete with the ATC plate amps and P2. Push the amp, f**k around,...
    Post by: Psalmanazar, Jun 4, 2024 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
  9. purr1n
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    Two DACs: I need to choose the one which sounds better!

    You've made the assumption that folks here haven't been exposed to Topping gear. They have. Maybe not the latest A70 Octo, but definitely various...
    Post by: purr1n, Jun 4, 2024 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
  10. Lyander
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    Two DACs: I need to choose the one which sounds better!

    Granted, I've never owned a Topping DAC or amp but have encountered them out in the wild. While demo conditions are pessimal for upstream gear...
    Post by: Lyander, Jun 4, 2024 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
  11. xdccr
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    Two DACs: I need to choose the one which sounds better!

    Assumptions, assumptions. Most things Topping makes sound pretty bad. Now what?
    Post by: xdccr, Jun 3, 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!

    ...you of not being, but there's been a lot of assumptions about Topping, and me having Topping products. Just like there can be a crap sounding...
    Post by: xdccr, Jun 3, 2024 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
  13. xdccr
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    Two DACs: I need to choose the one which sounds better!

    ...I'm not all about measurements, though because I have these Topping DACs, many people here seem to think so. I got suckered in for about 3...
    Post by: xdccr, Jun 3, 2024 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
  14. xdccr
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    Two DACs: I need to choose the one which sounds better!

    After some more and careful listening, my experience is pretty much the opposite of yours with these two DACs. I find them both capable in the...
    Post by: xdccr, Jun 3, 2024 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
  15. 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 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
  16. 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 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
  17. 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 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
  18. 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 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
  19. 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 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
  20. 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 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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