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Review on 🎧 Topping E30 USB DAC with AK4493 Chip – HiFi Mini Desktop Decoder with Remote Control (Blue) - DSD512 768kHz Support by Jonathan Lamp

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Updated Test: Sounds as good, maybe even better, than my TEAC, which cost me over $400!

The thing is cool and I can even hear some sounds of songs I didn't hear on my more expensive TEAC like the bell in "Born on the Bayou". I like two modes, DAC and PreAmp. I only use it in a DAC and it drives one of two tube amps and I have to say it's a great buy at $129! I have the silver one and it gets power from a larger USB power adapter (2.1 amp connector) rather than the computer's lame USB port. I suggest you do the same as others have also reported a better "bump" as voltage and current are "there" for that. The headphone amplifier is powered by two 12V/7Ah batteries connected in series, providing the required 24V. Headphones Sennheiser HD598s. When I'm not using headphones, I unplug the RCA jacks and plug in a larger tube amp that powers the subwoofer with its line out and some precious Sony speakers. I don't see any change in this attitude in the near future! It's a bit like a bassie/muddy with a headphone setup, and that's because of the Bravo headphone amp/headphone amp combo. The highs come when I switch it to a larger amp/speaker combo, so it's not a DAC. I'm damn happy with this DAC! To update. My computer didn't recognize this after about 3 weeks of flawless operation for some reason. I uninstalled and reinstalled it with a version of the previous driver and now it's back online. hmmmm

Pros
  • β–Ί E30 supports USB, coaxial and optical inputs. Topping E30 USB Input/Power Dynamic Range = 19.5 bits.
Cons
  • I'll add later