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Review on AIMPIRE AD10 Mini USB DAC CSS XMOS XU208 ES9018K2M OPA2134 HIFI Audio Decoder Amplifier For Enhanced Audio Performance by Antonio Baker

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Received an Australian spec device

This is probably the best budget DAC I've personally owned. I moved to this after experiencing issues with the SMSL M100 and growing a bit tired of it's overly neutral voicing. It may be lacking in some of the features of the M100 but it is far more reliable and the sound quality is exceptionally good. Having said that, the build quality leaves a fair amount to be desired, as you can see from the image, my unit arrived with the face-plate installed upside down. I reached out to Topping and they did not respond, so I honestly do not have the greatest faith in the brand as a whole as no matter how you dice this, it's clear quality control is not as thorough as it could be. It's still a good DAC though!

Pros
  • The ability to deliver 24-bit/192kHz resolution ensures that you are getting the highest quality sound from your digital files
Cons
  • May not always work well with subpar audio devices