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Silver Topping D10s Mini USB DAC CSS XMOS XU208 ES9038Q2M OPA2134 Audio Amplifier Decoder Review

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Revainrating 4 out of 5  
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3.8
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BrandKGUSS
ColorSliver-01
MaterialMetal

Description of Silver Topping D10s Mini USB DAC CSS XMOS XU208 ES9038Q2M OPA2134 Audio Amplifier Decoder

Compatible with DSD256 and PCM384 - D10s is compatible with 16-32bit/44.1-384kHz and DSD64 - DSD256(support both Dop and Native). XMOS XU208 and Customized Driver - D10s use XMOS XU208 for USB interface and use customized driver which from Thesycon for better compatibility with high resolution audio file especially DSD native.And use ESS ES9038Q2M to make THD+N as low as 0.0002%@1kHz. Automatic Power On/Off - Although the USB port support power after PC has shutdown,D10 still will synchronously power on/off with PC. Replaceable OP - It has OP amp socket,DIYer could change the OP amp to get different sound.Notice:D10's electrical parameters will change if use other OP. Multiple Applications - 1Connect D10s to your active speakers.D10s Provide not only DSD and higher-specification PCM compatibility but also a better sound quality than your computer's built-in sound card or a regular DAC;2You can connect D10s's line out to your amplifier/headphone amplifier's input to make D10s one part of your HIFI system;3You also can connect D10s's coaxial/optical output to your DAC, then D10s serve as a USB interface.

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Revainrating 3 out of 5

Reliable plug-and-forget usability

I needed a reliable USB->S/PDIF adapter for my laptop, and while this device is a full DAC, it offers that functionality at a good price. The display is an added bonus, showing real-time status at the bit rate the PC is broadcasting.

Pros
  • Decent performance
Cons
  • Boring packaging

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Has no "transparency " best in receiver and amp

Sounds great and well built. Revane asked me to rate the word "transparency" which sounds like a made-up word to a native English speaker. It's a DAC that's better than what's in your computer or phone and can help isolate noise. The sample rate display is useful. PCM and DSD conversion works well. It's lightweight so I use a doorstop at the top to keep it from slipping off the stack (thanks Johnny Darko). Great for ninety nine dollars.

Pros
  • Wow
Cons
  • Nothing here

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Improves the sound from my old Mac Mini

D10 has excellent sound quality from my old Mac Mini. I was looking for a network streamer. I've researched a lot about different network streamers and found that they all have drawbacks and can be very expensive. I first looked at the Bluesound node but figured at $500 it wasn't worth it. Just plug the Topping D10 into your old PC/Mac and you'll get great sound quality when connected to an amplifier or receiver.

Pros
  • Acceptable
Cons
  • Really don't like it, everything is fine

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Great price for quality. Outstanding quality for the price.

I have a special application for Topping D10s. I use it as USB to SPDIF converter. I don't use the DAC function at all. I hooked this up to my PC, then it connects to the Sim MOON 100D DAC via optical SPDIF. The distance between the PC and the DAC is about ten feet, so the audiophile-grade 1.5-meter USB cable and 9-foot fiber optic cable cause no signal loss. This gives me superbly clean and clear sound from the PC to my very insightful stereo.

Pros
  • Large selection
Cons
  • Negative impression