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Thread: Topping D70 vs D90

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    Join Date: May 2012

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    Default Topping D70 vs D90

    Anybody owned both, who can give an opinion on the differences please?
    Kevin

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    I have always found a read through the Audio Science Forum worthwhile if Im in the market for anything from the far east.
    I have a few pieces of Topping gear but not the specifics you are looking for.
    I understand they were originally Little Dot who produced lo cost CD players. The reliability of the LD CDP I had was not good but the latest units I have have been fine. Not sure about back up repair if needed - all the way back to China ?
    https://www.audiosciencereview.com/f...discussion.10/
    Technics 1200 tweaked,Ianmac Bearing,DACT DIY Phono Pre, Belcanto CD-2, Engineered Switzerland DIY Renderer, Benchmark DAC2, Hypex NCore, ATC SCM40
    2nd system --Engineered Switzerland DIY streamer, Sony CDP11,Topping D50 DAC, Hypex NCore. Kef 1point2 speakers. Ianmac Filters

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    I own the D90 i rate it highly, sorry i haven't tried the D70. IMO the D90 is a bargain

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    Quote Originally Posted by zzag View Post
    I own the D90 i rate it highly, sorry i haven't tried the D70. IMO the D90 is a bargain
    What other DACs have you used Gary?

    Ben Duncan mains conditioner
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    XMOS DSD Async USB to Coax converter
    RME Audio ADI-2 FS (AK4493) DAC
    Chord Clearway XLR interconnects
    Audioquest Crimson USB interconnect
    QED Quartz Reference optical interconnect
    Edifier S3000 Pro active speakers
    Atacama SE24 stands

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    I have a D70 which I found to be in a different league to the two budget Topping DACs I tried - the D30 and D50. I've really enjoyed owning it.

    My only criticism is the volume control. I much prefer outputting to a passive pre rather than using the DACs volume control and going direct to my power amp, which somehow gives a more vague and less detailed sound in my set up.

    I haven't heard the D90 which uses a newer AKM chip and has MQA if that's important to you.
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    ...or wait for the new Cambridge DacMagic 200M .

    https://www.whathifi.com/news/cambri...T=251162927136

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    I have an RME ADI-2 DAC FS V2 on the way.
    It came up at the right price, so I thought I would give it a try.
    Kevin

    Too busy enjoying the music....

    European loan coordinator for Graham Slee HiFi system components..

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    Quote Originally Posted by CageyH View Post
    I have an RME ADI-2 DAC FS V2 on the way.
    It came up at the right price, so I thought I would give it a try.
    I have exactly the same DAC, with the AK4493 chip. It arrived yesterday after a period of auditioning.

    Absolutely freakin' amazing; blew my Leema right out of the water. Massive menu system with a bewildering amount of features, but most important of all is the absolutely crystal clear sound. Detail like I've never heard from a DAC, completely transparent and hugely deep and wide soundstage, incredible impact but still completely musical with warmth and life.

    End game DAC.



    If you're not familiar with studio equipment, do take the time to read through the (frankly massive) manual, particularly the section on the Parametric EQ; it's a wonderful tool for correcting room modes et al. There's five excellent videos on YouTube guiding one through the menu system, definitely worth watching.


    Ben Duncan mains conditioner
    2022 MacBook Pro 14" M1 Pro 10/16/16/16
    Samsung QE75Q90T 75" QLED TV
    XMOS DSD Async USB to Coax converter
    RME Audio ADI-2 FS (AK4493) DAC
    Chord Clearway XLR interconnects
    Audioquest Crimson USB interconnect
    QED Quartz Reference optical interconnect
    Edifier S3000 Pro active speakers
    Atacama SE24 stands

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    Mine arrives today, apparently.
    I may get a chance to play with it later, if I am lucky.
    Kevin

    Too busy enjoying the music....

    European loan coordinator for Graham Slee HiFi system components..

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    Enjoy! From whom did you purchase?

    Ben Duncan mains conditioner
    2022 MacBook Pro 14" M1 Pro 10/16/16/16
    Samsung QE75Q90T 75" QLED TV
    XMOS DSD Async USB to Coax converter
    RME Audio ADI-2 FS (AK4493) DAC
    Chord Clearway XLR interconnects
    Audioquest Crimson USB interconnect
    QED Quartz Reference optical interconnect
    Edifier S3000 Pro active speakers
    Atacama SE24 stands

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