Review on 🎧 Topping E30 USB DAC AK4493 Chip: HiFi Audio Decoder with Remote Control (Black) by Adam Hardy

So I used an old 2010 DAC, believe it or not, an old Turtle Beach "Micro II" USB dongle. was excited to "upgrade" to a modern DAC. The system consists of a base PC, a DAC, an Alesis RA100 studio-grade power amplifier, and Alesis Monitor One's studio-grade reference monitors. This setup was damn good. When I set up my New Topping E30, the first question was how unfriendly it is to Linux. You can ensure that the correct file dates are displayed (192) UNLESS you are using the correct options in your software/player and some players do not let you change them with the ALSA option. Also, the e30 must be in "PRE" mode, otherwise after switching from ALSA you will not have volume control, only full volume. sound quality. the biggest disappointment. The sound quality is around $50 and below the DAC in my opinion. The old Micro II crushed it with soundstage, dynamics, detail, bass punch and treble tingle. The Micro II delivered incredible detail, while the e30 was just a step above laptop quality. for $149 e30 is not a good price. it will still come back looking. I've worked in the recording industry so I think that my personal thoughts are an accurate estimate of the price. and high-frequency tingling. The Micro II delivered incredible detail, while the e30 was just a step above laptop quality. for $149 e30 is not a good price. it will still come back looking. I've worked in the recording industry so I believe my personal thoughts are an accurate estimate of the price. and high-frequency tingling. The Micro II delivered incredible detail, while the e30 was just a step above laptop quality. for $149 e30 is not a good price. it will still come back looking. I've worked in the recording industry so I believe my personal thoughts are an accurate estimate of the price. I've worked in the recording industry so I think that my personal thoughts are an accurate estimate of the price. and high-frequency tingling. The Micro II delivered incredible detail, while the e30 was just a step above laptop quality. for $149 e30 is not a good price. it will still come back looking. I've worked in the recording industry so I believe my personal thoughts are an accurate estimate of the price. I've worked in the recording industry so I believe my personal thoughts are an accurate estimate of the price. and high-frequency tingling. The Micro II delivered incredible detail, while the e30 was just a step above laptop quality. for $149 e30 is not a good price. it will still come back looking. I've worked in the recording industry so I think