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  1. 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 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
  2. 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 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
  3. 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 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
  4. 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 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. xdccr
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    Topping E50 DAC Review and Measurements: I Can't Go for That

    ...above)... I believe the line outs (RCA, XLR) of most or all of Topping devices with 20 (SE) and 40 (BAL) ohm outputs, are driven by TPA6120A2...
    Post by: xdccr, Apr 16, 2024 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
  16. xdccr
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    Topping E50 DAC Review and Measurements: I Can't Go for That

    So I bought a string of Topping's cheaper DACs out of curiosity. OK, not only curiosity - I needed two DACs which were good-not-great (for...
    Post by: xdccr, Apr 16, 2024 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
  17. Stephen Fleschler
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    Shanling ET-3 CD Transport Review - Golden Schlong Worthy

    ...As the problem that I solved with the EAR 912, it was the Topping DAC. It has inverted phase (not polarity) and the internal setting solved...
    Post by: Stephen Fleschler, Mar 9, 2024 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
  18. chesebert
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    Shanling ET-3 CD Transport Review - Golden Schlong Worthy

    I found the best use for ET3 is using it as a streamer using mconnect and separate network DLNA server or Qobuz/Tidal. For my use case (Emm Labs)...
    Post by: chesebert, Mar 8, 2024 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
  19. Stephen Fleschler
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    Shanling ET-3 CD Transport Review - Golden Schlong Worthy

    I don't have a hole in the middle or recessed sound any longer. Thank you for your advice but it is unnecessary after removing the EAR 912...
    Post by: Stephen Fleschler, Mar 6, 2024 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
  20. Bina
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    Shanling ET-3 CD Transport Review - Golden Schlong Worthy

    Thanks for sharing your experience. It's quite strange that you had such major difference in sound between CDs and USB playback, switching from...
    Post by: Bina, Mar 3, 2024 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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