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- E30 dac review Joined Sep 16, 2022 Messages 55 Likes 55. voodooless Grand 7) The E30 manual does not mention how to switch between DAC mode and preamp mode. The sound is worse now to my ear than it was with the FiiO and the Modi. Because it makes no sense and if your unit isn't defective then there isn't a way you will be able to tell a difference between the two. Audio Company. So not sure if this is expected. Gradius Addicted to Fun and Learning. Donations. Click to expand 2. com Click to expand Note This is a review and detailed measurements of the new Topping E30 USB DAC. I'm using a raspberry pi 4, raspbian 10 (buster), linux kernel Reviews. Search. It comes with When I reviewed this E30 BMW 318is a couple of years ago, while fun it definitely needed a little more power. If I close my eyes the wall right before me (between the speakers) turns into a tunnel to where the echoes of the tunes fade into. Robbo99999 Master Contributor. Unfortunately I could not compare the E30 with the Cambridge dac because before the E30 was delivered at home I managed to sell the Cambridge dac at a profit. Hi JohnYang1997, It's great to have your technical insights into this and other Topping products. 00. Topping E30 DAC Review – Entry-Level Overachiever. What are obsolete for Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion . I would very interested to know how an E30/PA3s combo performs compared to the MX5. feg 1911 ****** It works on mine too, mine is 1911. Apr 21, 2023 #977 Anderlfs said: both E30 The Denon dnp 730 does not need an external dac as it has excellent sound quality especially through the analogue connections (rca) and using the E30 via the optical connection proved it easy to hear the inferior connection but swapping the dac for the X6 MK2 with the Oracle 02 op amp and the sound was alot closer to the analogue sound, fuller It's not like phone chargers with higher current capability cost a lot more, or more at all, and there's no harm in getting one with higher current capability. I have an opportunity to buy a used E30 DAC with numbers starting with numbers (S / N: 2009). Oct 28, 2024 #685 What would you say are the competitors for this Respectfully disagree on most all levels. Apr 16, 2020 #499 Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion . Source is my PC using Tidal. that is until I have LA-QXD1 in hand . Joined Feb 15, 2020 Messages 116 Likes 65 Location Kyev. The E30 ll's COAX/OPT S/PDIF connections have been greatly improved over the E30, so I'd like to see how they work. The single "SEL" button powers on Today's post is a review of the Topping E30 II which is a compact desktop DAC featuring a dual AKM AK4493S chipset and up to DSD512 decoding. Topping DX3PRO+ vs E30 as a pre-amp. The E30 II Lite features an AK4493s DAC chip and supports up to DSD512 and PCM 32bit/768kHz. The E30 was my first outboard DAC and was an upgrade from the intergraded DAC in my receiver at the time. While I was discussing the problems with Toppingni and E30, I felt a plan for improvement including This is a review and detailed measurements of the new Topping E30 USB DAC. He states that the E30 is 50% to 60% of the of the 2 others. Zen dac has a preference signature which maybe be good or bad depending on the listener. Reactions: SuicideSquid. Hard to find the Arcam but now I know why! So I just got my E30 and listened back and forth between it and my RadioShack DAC, using my AT-M50X with no headphone amp (L30 on it's way). Miika Member. They are a great up-and-coming distributor with a phenomenal-looking website and excellent customer service. Then I switched E30 to Pre and it is set to -00. May 24, 2020 #1,327 First DAC - E30 - ASIO Driver Issues. @JohnYang1997 I have an old Dac / Amp Topping D2 that I really like with the HE400i. All in all, it’s a small concern. Apr 8, 2022 #5,484 fritobugger said: I did not know that. Yes, it's a very small DAC. Thread starter amirm; Start Anyways, I've now have the E30 setup in DAC mode powered by a extra Xiaomi charger. Audio, Audio, Audio! DACs, Streamers, Servers, Players, Audio Interface. May 26, 2020 #1,392 Robbo99999 said: Well, Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion . I will try running PW Link before the E30 and even take the E30 out of the chain and run ARC to see what the before and after is. net on Apr. The third and newest E30 has an S/PDIF chip changed from AK4118 to CIRRUS LOGIC CS8416 due to an AKM fire. Does the E30 need break in time in others' experience? The E30 is solid state. However, I can control the volume in the BluOS app: change, mute, set min / max level. dpippel Active Member. Since you have already been using the E30 for three years, I think replacing it is an option. Pring85 Member. It has attractive look and design element. I have a Pro-Ject Head Box DS2 B amp and a DT 880 Black Special Edition 250ohm, and I've been using a Topping E30 ii DAC for a few weeks now, but I'm not at all satisfied. Topping E30 II & L30 II DAC & AMP Stack Performance. While I do applaud the presence of any company's representatives Topping E30 II DAC Review. 06. Reactions: LeandroFlu. Joined Nov 6, 2020 Messages 659 Likes 1,628 Location The It seems to be particular about how you point it at the DAC as well. New posts Latest activity. Digital To Analog Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion . Maybe just avoid cheap chinese junk names. any thoughts out there? gvl Major Contributor. The noise level is a little disturbing, but you can ignore In this review by Zero Fidelity he compares the E30 vs iFi Pro iDSD and the Heed Abacus. @JohnYang1997 So I contacted support because my E30 is producing drop-outs when being connected to my PC via toslink. Topping support said that there is no problem with my unit and the drop-outs are there because my PC is "incompatible". Jun 4, 2020 #1,683 Important information I am seeing something odd with my E30. Press the E30 button for more seconds. U. The Topping E30 II Lite is a good sounding little product for the price, and measures way too good for the price. What separates the E30 from other DACS for me is the addition of said remote and the E30’s optical input, as well as the L30’s very low output impedance and more than adequate power output. ZERO perceptible difference with my E30 hooked to SMSL Thanks for the review Amir. What's new. 14 for E30 ll Lite : V2. The E30 was my first outboard DAC and was an upgrade from Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion . PC Setup: SoundblasterX G6 DAC -> JDS Labs Atom Headphone Amp -> Hifiman HE400SE & Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion . I have a technical question regarding the performance differences between the two DACs mentioned in the titel. Reactions: Steven Holt. Did a test with the Premare D30 ,E30 and the Arcam irDAC and I'm done with it. I am using HQPlayer to This is a review and detailed measurements of the new Topping E30 USB DAC. For those that don't Scientifically Awesome - Topping E30 DAC Review Topping is a large and growing company from China, and their E30 is priced at only 130 USD at the moment of making this review. 5mm barrel connector. 0 db and still clipping. lex0rg Member. e. 5cm, the TOPPING E30 is a mini DAC that can be fitted in any desktop. Thread starter Laptop -> Topping E30 DAC -> miniDSP 2x4 -> JBL 308P Mkii Speakers (2-channel) & SVS SB-1000 Pro Subwoofer. Joined Aug 17, 2022 Messages 13 Likes 7 Location Finland. Main system: Denon AVR-X3400H, vintage Carver M1. Spocko Major Contributor. Testing Gear: Hifiman Edition XS, Vision Ears VE7, Audioquest Golden Gate RCA Interconnect, Audioquest Pearl USB A-to-B, MacOS 12. Having got the E30, I took the Modi out of the chain. i just replaced a 6 year old $450 ESS Sabre DAC with the $129 Topping E30. The drivers This is a review and detailed measurements of the new Topping E30 USB DAC. Veri Master Contributor. US E30-II is a dead linear dac, much more than your FiiO and other DACs people usually compare to. Once I turn it down to like -05. Members. klirren_65 Member. Note that the capture peak is not at 0db. I had promised the company I would get the reviews out by their announcement. 99! This is a bit of a new look www. June 18, 2020 Audio Product Reviews. It is priced at $149. All observations and opinions here are my own, based on my experience with the product. Is this expected? Esimerkiksi Audio Science Review (ASR) -foorumia seuraamalla käy nopeasti ilmi, että molemmat valmistajat nauttivat suurta suosiota mittaustulosten kautta audio-harrastustaan lähestyvien ihmisten keskuudessa. restorer-john Grand Contributor. I This is review and detailed measurements of the Topping E30 II DAC. See you on the other side of Topping revient avec le DAC compact E30 II, véritable évolution de l'excellent E30, présentant de nombreuses améliorations techniques permettant d'atteindre d'encore meilleures performances sonores. You can also either run the Toslink or USB to the E30 and split the analog RCA Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion . Current visitors. Joined Aug 17, 2019 Messages 682 Likes 441 Location Iquique, Chile. The TOPPING E30 has a nearly unibody construction with a very clean and minimal aesthetics that are inline with the rest of the brand’s catalog of products. However DAC E30 II was not at the same level so I was thinking if it would be worth skipping E30 II and go straight to E50 and match it with the L30 II amplifier. Joined Sep 27, 2019 Messages 1,636 Likes 3,052 Location Southern California. Topping E50 Review (Balanced DAC) Thread starter anymore since I updated the firmware from 1. The sound image is Hi JohnYang1997, It's great to have your technical insights into this and other Topping products. I recently received the Fosi Audio ZD3 flagship DAC/Preamplifier for a full objective review and sound test in my own system. 5mm. The Topping E30 targets a (small) step from state of the art in DAC performance and it delivers. So got the critical ones out until I could no longer sit up. The Denon dnp 730 does not need an external dac as it has excellent sound quality especially through the analogue connections (rca) and using the E30 via the optical connection proved it easy to hear the inferior connection but swapping the dac for the X6 MK2 with the Oracle 02 op amp and the sound was alot closer to the analogue sound, fuller Aune X1s GT Review (DAC & Amp) Thread starter amirm; Start date Oct 30, 2021; Rate this product: Poor (headless panther) Votes: Onkyo TX RZ810, Topping D10Balanced, Topping E30, Drop THX789, HE 400i, HarmonicDyne Helios. Bypass that thing with an E30 and you basically don't have to worry about the DAC portion of the signal chain ever again. In DAC mode signal bypass some parts of chip, but I guess that in preamp mode in my comfort zone from -10db to -0dB there is no audible differences (the SINAD for -20dB is still very good). With dimensions of just 3. Thread starter amirm; Start date Jul 26, 2022; Rate this DAC: 1. That causes the E30 to go into standby mode (after a minute). P. 0T amp, Axiom M60v3 Mains, VP100 Center & M2v3 Surrounds, SVS 20-39pci Cylinder Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion . Can this be used as a DAC/pre? i. The sound quality of the E30 ll has evolved greatly from the E30, and is so good that it can be compared with higher-end models. Thread starter amirm Laptop -> Topping E30 DAC -> miniDSP 2x4 -> JBL 308P Mkii Speakers (2-channel) & SVS SB-1000 Pro Subwoofer. Moreover, Topping seems to have a talent for developing equipment that offers great value for money. Reactions: manudrz. Joined Oct 30, 2019 Messages 636 Likes 321. What I really like - after turning off auto-on mode - in standby E30 II Lite consume like only ~0,1W, nice! Today's post is a review of the Topping E30 II which is a compact desktop DAC featuring a dual AKM AK4493S chipset and up to DSD512 decoding. The cable in question is sold as a coaxial SPDIF cable, but is also a good choice for analog connections for the reasons explained in the post I linked to. Joined Aug 19, 2019 Messages 298 Likes 197. You can run straight USB from the mini-pc and bypass the tv altogether and play music straight from PC to E30 DAC to L30 and you can keep your wireless system hooked to the toslink out of the tv. An inexpensive but very well built Jerome Industries linear psu modified to output 5V. Joined Dec 28, 2018 Messages 7,193 Likes 18,436 Location China. Snix Member. It was originally written and published by Sandu Vitalie of Soundnews. net. Compared to other DAC products, the E30 works perfectly and is an excellent DAC. while the E30 has the Yes the DAC chip has 'DSD Direct' mode but does E30 allow the user to enable this mode? Via on-screen menu? JohnYang1997 Master Contributor. My source is When choosing the DAC necessary for my tasks, I found the E30 (first of all, after the information on the seller’s page and on the operator’s website, read below). What “better” performance are you truly getting with the higher priced DACs? He states the E30 is transparent. 82 drivers, but ASIO never changes status in the Topping control panel when playing music (FooBar2000. Normaly the E30 does not hum at all. next thing that comes to mind relative to this is my SMSL Sanskrit 10th mkII. As soon as I get it, I will post it. The sounds became much vivid for sure, but Scientifically Awesome - Topping E30 DAC Review Topping is a large and growing company from China, and their E30 is priced at only 130 USD at the moment of making this review. US I have an E30 connected to a Bluesound Node via USB. fr for European users. I was running a Allo Boss dac before, that had monstrous pops between tracks that actually sent me down this dac road. Sep 16, 2022 #649 On another note, Topping informed me that with some powered speakers from Genelec mostly (and Dynaudio mine) the E30 can't turn them on from a standby mode, without resetting the E30. IEM: X Crinacle Zero. If that happens, either keep it as a decoration on your desk or toss it in the trash as hard as you can. Reactions: Veri. Later the same person of that post said that the hum was because of the cables he used. Joined Sep 7, 2021 Messages 35 Likes 21 Location Rhineland, Germany. I'm going E30 > PW Link > Klipsch PowerGate Basically if I run in DAC mode I get horrible clipping. Joined Feb 6, 2018 Messages 9,634 Likes 12,142. The Silver E30 DAC I received, I saw that it was the latest firmware and from my understanding the USB polarity is correct How about for the COAX or Optical input for example? Him: Rest assured that the Silver TOPPING E30 DAC you received is already incorporated with all the latest production revision. Thanks for the review Amir. OP . Thread starter amirm; Start Laptop -> Topping E30 DAC -> miniDSP 2x4 -> JBL 308P Mkii Speakers (2-channel) & SVS SB-1000 Pro Subwoofer. Jun 27, 2024 . You can try to equalize as I Here is a review and measurements of the recent Topping E30 II Lite DAC Here you see it on top of the gorgeous Topping A70 Pro, to give an idea of its size. In the case of E30 II not user selectable, I think? More stable connection, more jitter and vice versa. Joined Mar 31, 2020 Messages 506 Likes 590. Disclaimer: This is It is priced at $149. The S / N of the E30 I purchased is 191173 ****, and the S / N of the E30 that I received from Topping this time is 191173 ****, which seems to be the product of the same production lot. Troubleshooting, I changed to Apple dongle and all is good. Menu Topping comes back with the compact DAC E30 II, a real evolution of the excellent E30, presenting many technical improvements allowing to reach even better sound performances. D70 has both XLR and RCA so it can be used as a DAC/pre for speakers and sub(s), like how I use them. It seems the next step up would have to be in the 600-800 USD range, if I am correct (Topping d70s?) I saw a review (soundnews) guy mentioning noisy usb power. I Hi, in the past few weeks, my SMSL su-6 has had an issue (glitchy sound) via all outputs, so I ordered E30 II lite, this is not the main point, the main point is the loudness of the new DAC compared to the SU-6. The high frequencies give me a headache, and I can't listen to my I've used 3 different power supplies to feed the E30. 1. I have already bought one new DAC E30 with numbers starting with numbers (S / N: 2104). Reactions: Pulkass and NgxHS7. Reactions: dgnzcn and Frio. L. Amplification is being handled by my JDS Labs Atom. I can, at the commandline, turn off power to the USB port into which the E30 is plugged. E30 is an awesome product, but it wasn't the best fit for my case scenario. The E30 pop is quiet but still quite audible. Gray Well-known member . - I swapped the E30 into my existing system with amps and passive speakers and it worked fine in both preamp and dac mode. you only get the E30 if you need and will use its preamp function, otherwise both of them sound immaculate audiosciencereview. Well, the owner has now installed a Downing Atl I have a technical question regarding the performance differences between the two DACs mentioned in the titel. Note that the capture Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion . Il embarque une puce DAC AK4493 - un composant très réputé dans le milieu de l'audio Haute-Fidélité - ainsi qu'une interface XMOS offrant une liaison claire et transparente avec vos sources numériques Third is that I feed my Wiim streamer into my E30. Joined Mar 16, 2018 Messages 3,584 Likes 4,212 Location SoCal. I purchased it new from Audiophonics for around 100€. Ukraine. Le E30 de chez Topping est un DAC aux dimensions compactes très avantageuses et aux performances surprenantes compte-tenu de son encombrement réduit. 01 There may be a newer version than this, but I don't know about it. E30: View attachment 129329 Using USB on a PC to E30 this is the way I set it up and the easiest with the minimum plugins and config you needed to get/do. com Reactions: Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion . Apr 21, 2023 #977 Anderlfs said: both E30 This is a review and detailed measurements of the new Topping E30 USB DAC. Also on this forum I did not read anything about the E30 humming, except for one post. Is there anyway to get it to display anything other than the khz Hey how do you check what firmware a new E30 is in? Please operate by looking at the uploaded file. Spanning 100 x 32 x 125mm, this lightweight unit includes a 32bit AK4493 DAC chip from AKM, featuring I have the chance to pick up a hardly-used Topping E30 for half the new RRP. The E30 is in DAC mode. Both were taken with 10 On this page, we’re checking out the Topping E30 II & Topping L30 II stack performance. New SMSL C-100 DAC. salmo; Apr 27, 2024; DACs, Streamers, Servers, Players, Audio Interface; Replies 9 Views 2K. Thanks for helping me. I thought from the original post flagging this "small pop" (when the E30 is connected directly to the power amp) that the pop is heard between *all* tracks, not just when a sample rate change is made or the E30's volume control is adjusted. My CD player is a Rotel CD14 Mk1 and my question is this - Is the DAC in the Topping going to be Check out our review of the new $129 Topping E30. For example, how about e50, e70, e70v, or one of the slms dacs Click to expand I used two E30s for a while, but when the E30 ll was released, I Click Here For A Topping D50s/A50s Review And Find Out How It Sounds Against the E30/L30 And Zen CAN Signature 6XX Stack!! Part of a Topping Mini-Series Before we get started, check out Apos Audio. Pi 4 (moOde) -> Topping E30 -> Asgard 3 -> Sennheiser HD 660 S Pi Zero W (moOde) -> Apple USB-C/3. Jun 26, 2020 #1,908 So my work is now providing us Macbook Got our E30 from Aliexpress, £75/$100 not quite as big a saving with amazons current reduction but still better and much better than the £110 at the time. After reading many reviews (also this very topic), I chose Topping E30 and I also bought iFi Zen DAC just for pure comparison. The drivers Excuse me, Please tell me the first 4 digits of the E30 serial number you received. Joined May 6, 2020 Messages 11 Likes 5. Thread starter amirm; Start Streaming Music via F2K, I have both my topping d50 and e30 connected my PC but no sound was directed to e30 Well, I've just upgraded to the Topping E50 and I am even happier (probably +20-30%) Now I am afraid to listen to the more expensive DACs. 1x5. 6 Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion . I also have two E50s, which are the higher end models of the E30s, and plan to purchase more E30 lls. With 120$, if it E30 + SP200 I believe I am done with "source to headphone" delivery equipment . -----As always, questions, comments, recommendations, etc. Topping E30 II DAC Review. A friend of mine who has the E30 does not here any hum either. Reactions: odyo. The measured performance speeks for itself, and usability is quite good as well, it works better (well, that may be the wrong term, the SMSL worked fine, the user interface and display are just not very good and the remote tends to disconnect) than the SMSL 10th MKII I had before. Hi Everyone I wanted to ask for help. US Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion . Win 10 PC running Roon, MOTU M4 for recording. www. Winner: D50s Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion . Jun 4, 2020 #1,683 Important information While I was discussing the problems with Toppingni and E30, I felt a plan for improvement including hardware. I ordered it. Thread starter amirm; Start Edit: Of course Fiio K5 Pro is a dac/amp with e30, only a dac . Nov 16, 2024 #2 I saw an online review of that. Reviews. 14, 2019. Just bought the E30 and is my first real DAC, and having an issue. Click to expand If I'm not mistaken that's a muting function implemented by Topping on some of their Yikes, yes, this is my concern. It was sent to me by the company and costs US $149. The least they should do is give us a discount on the E30 II. However, when i disconnect the d50 from USB then e30 comes to I'm currently looking for a DAC for a budget of 300-400eu (max) but I'm lost among all the models on offer. It did not make a reliable electrical connection, and I ended up replacing the cord with the correct one. ZERO perceptible difference with my E30 hooked to SMSL Compared to other DAC products, the E30 works perfectly and is an excellent DAC. I hope to see this in the next Topping E30 model. New posts Search forums. EDIT: just heard back. The pricing is very attractive at around US$270 combined and I was curious to see The E30 works very well in preamp mode when plugged directly into a power amp. The E30 is pretty impressive after a few days – good timbre, good resolution, transparent, neutral with wide, deep, and tall soundstage. It Yes, it's a very small DAC. 1kHz from 96. The person I talked to seems to not understand that a mediocre product design (the design with the Cirrus If your unit doesn't have any defects, I think you already start entering the subjective field, because in this thread there are people who said they found the E30-II too detailed for their taste compared to the previous E30, while you already say the opposite, that the DX7s is a lot clearer with a lot more details. - Swapped it back and humming ensued. Topping E30 DAC Review Any reason to get E30 over D10s if I only need usb in? I wonder how does digital volume of the E30 vs windows volume and would that be a factor? here is my take since i have both DACs. 5x5. Joined Jul 21, 2018 Messages 17,264 Likes 39,652 Location Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion . It seems the next step up would have to be in the 600-800 USD range, if I am correct (Topping d70s?) I'm new to the forums but have been enjoying the reviews of audio products on here for years. I measured E30 with my loopback chain and found pretty high level of second harmonic. A stock Squeezebox Touch 5V switching wall wart. 5mm or 2. K. It plugs and play well but I recommend installing the drivers. The E30 has to translate the optical digital output from your TV to analog. Thread starter amirm Or instead of the e30 ii, which other dac that does not have a power supply problem can you recommend. I have my DAC feeding into a pair of active ADAM Audio TV5 studio monitors with pseudo ribbon tweeters (mono amplified on each speaker Main: Wiim Pro>Topping E30>Linn Klout>Linn Ninka Desk: PC>TempoTec Sonata HD PRO>Topping L30>Dan Clark Aeon X/Neuman KH80. But this costs as much as the E30 DAC After reading a forum post on Audio Science Review, which concludes: It is clear that whether you use the USB power, or the supplied switching power supply, there is absolutely no audible improvement in the output of the DAC with linear power supplies. Joined Aug 26, 2023 Messages 3 Likes 2. Topping:in kuulokevahvistimet ja D/A-muuntimet (käytän jatkossa sanaa DAC) pääsevätkin monesti suositeltujen laitteiden listalle hintaluokasta In my opinion this is far from fair since there has to be a problem with the E30 when my cheap Fiio DAC works without any issues. S. are welcome. Reactions: chaotic_angel and PeteL. Appreciate the pre-out flexibility. US I'm using the E30 in DAC mode, FIR filter 4, 32-bit 88. Both are good options for the budget. An ordinary Samsung 5V USB cell phone charger and cable that was supplied with the E30. Topping E30 II Lite DAC review and measurements From the picture in Amir's review of the E30 II, it's exactly the same remote. odyo Addicted to Fun and Learning. Log in Register. Can the new Topping E30 II do the same for the second time? Let’s find out. Turning the power to the port back on causes the E30 to wake up. US Well, I've just upgraded to the Topping E50 and I am even happier (probably +20-30%) Now I am afraid to listen to the more expensive DACs. can the gain be adjusted with the remote? @vkvedam D70 owner here. It’s priced at $99. Click to expand Probably almost nobody. Pretty weird bug. In this review by Zero Fidelity he compares the E30 vs iFi Pro iDSD and the Heed Abacus. You can thank them by buying your E30 from HiFiGo: https://bit. Search titles only By: Search Advanced -Freya+, Eversolo DMP-A6, Bluesound Node 2i, VTV Purifi, Buckeye 3 channel Purifi, Buckeye 2 channel NC252 MP, Emotiva PA-1 monoblocs, Onkyo RZ50, Topping D90SE, Revel F208, Infinity RC263, Kef surrounds, Monoprice M-10 V2, Infinity Sub R-12, LG C3 evo. But then didn't feel good and barely got the L30II review done. 08(20E) for E30 ll : V1. I can't You will be done with the dac struggle. If you get the E30 you have multiple options and that's a good thing. Unfortunately, it has a CS8416 chip. Joined Mar 10, 2020 Messages 38 Likes 32. samsa Addicted to Fun and Learning. I don't understand how this fantastic product from Arcam has never caught the attention of our Amirm. Thread starter amirm; Start DAC: Topping E30 AMP: Topping L30 Headphones: Sennheiser HD 6XX | Sennheiser HD 560S | Sennheiser HD 58X Jubilee / shell with HD 600 capsules | Sennheiser HD 660 S | Sennheiser HD 595 | Sony WH-1000XM3. NONE of which are true when properly selected and setup. The firmware version was the same as V1. Jun 14, 2020 #1 Greetings, I installed the 4. It's been a few weeks I have my E30 but I'm puzzled and I need some help to fix a problem I have some trouble to understand. 13, V1. It was kindly sent to me by the company for testing. Consequently, the E30 never goes into standby mode. I'm planning to buy 2x Adam Audio T7V and Topping E30 is already on the way from Aliexpress, do I also need a L30 in preamp mode or just E30 would be enough since I'm not planning to use anuthing The improved E30 arrived from Topping yesterday and is now testing the operation. Thread starter amirm; Start Have you ever compared the E30 to, say a Matrix X DAC? No difference to your ears? Roon ROCK > Auralic Aries G1 > Anthem STR DAC-pre > 2×Benchmark AHB2 > Janszen Valentina P8 + 4×SVS SB-3000. Search titles only By: Search Advanced search New posts. Apr 7, 2020 #403 Tyrius said: E30+L30 stack may be very interesting to me, as I'm looking for a good price/performance without the need for bluetooth or I am a happy owner of E30, but in the last few days I have noticed intermittent crackling/popping sounds during music playback on my MacBook Pro. This is one of the cheapest DACs with SPDIF inputs, level control and remote. The most glitches I encounter are mainly Windows 10 problems. M. But my first impression is (after I first installed the Bitprefect program) that there is a bit more control in the low at the E30, it goes deep but tight. It can be perceived as too revealing or uninteresting If not paired correctly. First DAC - E30 - ASIO Driver Issues. The feeling of space and pinpointing of Hello, I've read already plenty of posts, threads and reviews and finally decided to register. Anyway, I've been switching between the two DACs for the past few days even asking the wife to switch them for me to avoid bias, but I've been pretty consistently leaning towards the SDAC sound, which was surprising. Topping Centaurus R2R DAC Review. Perhaps you can find or start a more suitable thread? Also, your keyboard appears to be broken. This makes it a direct competitor, and it will be compared to Burson Play, Pro-Ject Pre Box S2, Cyrus Soundkey. Joined May 29, 2020 Messages 6 Likes 4. 0kHZ but noticed the problem did not go away when switching back to 48. Jun 2, 2020 #1,622 GPJ said: Should we accept / downplay polarity as Topping E30 DAC Review This is a review and detailed measurements of the new Topping E30 USB DAC. Yes. My E30 shipped with a cord with a 2. @voodooless much appreciated especially your comments on #4. May I ask, is there ANY negative to using the E30 in PRE AMP instead of pure DAC mode, and controlling volume with the E30 remote, with regards to audio fidelity? Thank you As I just posted, my E30 went into standby without me having to create that file. Reactions: VientoB, Mnyb and Joe Smith. A. Forums. Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion . Big White While I was discussing the problems with Toppingni and E30, I felt a plan for improvement including hardware. Connection: Sony TV > Optical > E30 II lite > JBL active speakers (nearly max out volume nob). Disclaimer: This sample was provided by Linsoul for an honest review. The device provides a plug-in point for an outboard power adapter but apparently the I plan to upgrade my Fiio BTR5 to a Topping E30/L30 stack and I have two "noob" questions about DAC: I intend to use the configurations below: Notebook (Tidal) -> Topping E30/L30 -> Sennheiser HD 600/650 Galaxy S20 (Tidal) -> Topping E30/L30 -> Sennheiser HD 600/650 Galaxy Tab A 2016 (Tidal) -> Topping E30 / L30 -> Sennheiser HD 600/650 Topping E30 DAC Review I don't feel any difference in sound quality between the three E30s. rongon. You can also either run the Toslink or USB to the E30 and split the analog RCA Revel F208 Topping E30 Denon X4200W Dynaudio Audience Center and Surrounds SVS SB-2000 Focal Chorus 706 Yamaha WXA-50. Review Index. Joined Apr 18, 2021 Messages 130 Likes 75. Jul 26, 2022 #25 bboris77 said: Ouch. E30’s front-lit interface is also a nice touch. One can Does the E30 need break in time in others' experience? The E30 is solid state. Finally I also purchased an E50 so that I can have a decent DAC going on 2 different systems. It uses a AK4493 DAC chip which is among the most famous compopents in High Fidelity Audio for this purpose. I am aware of the behavior of the E30 ll that you point out, and Topping has also confirmed the details. kouki_monster Member. I think Measuring just 125x90x32mm, the Topping E30 is a tiny outboard DAC/preamplifier capable of handling digital media up to 32-bit, 768kHz PCM and DSD512. Topping is one of those brands D Design. Zen dac has mqa support whereas the e30 doesn't have that. If you mistakenly update the FW of another model, the E30 will stop working forever. If I up it to DSD512 I'm at 70% CPU, so I think I got my sweepspot. The metal shell has a brushed metal finish in both the silver and the black version. 8) I found DSD source format playback as better sounding option for E30 than PCM. It's a 2011 serial number and works fine, tested all three inputs with it. While Bluetooth is already lossy I would prefer not to further degrade the signal with conversions before sending it to a DAC. So not quite obsolete. Works great for playing Native up to DSD512 which should cover all your needs. If Topping could put this DAC inside of their MX3 and upgrade the amplifier section they'd have a I have mine hooked up to a Raspberry Pi, which stays up 24/7. But the first impression of this duo was quite disappointing, to be honest. At same volume level, source, listening position and room the e30 is louder. Share: Facebook Reddit Pinterest Tumblr WhatsApp Email Share Link. I decided to upgrade to DX7 Pro and go balanced. May 4, 2020 #774 Veri said: I still have an E30 MkI, officially as my backup dac but actually running whereas it is called to duty. Forum Donor . But synergy is something you’ll hardly get some advice here. Reactions: voodooless. Unfortunately I did not get pricing information. ) The Output does not display a Top E30 ASIO option. 06 but it still happens way more frequently than with the atom dac, zen dac or e30. Headphones are Sennheiser HD650 that are EQ'd with Oratory1990's latest This is a review and detailed measurements of the new Topping E30 USB DAC. Nov 27, 2015 7,286 7,451 41,570 Visit site. john11 Active Member. The old DAC was a 70$, Wolfson-based one of a Polish, small brand called Nostromo (I think it's rather unknown outside Poland). . "Fast Roll Off, Linear Phase" sounded the best to me when I was testing it with my G6 months ago. Much higher priced DACs. Topping E30 DAC Review. Sep 2, 2023 ; Thread Starter #33 morillon said: were all A few weeks ago my old USB DAC was damaged and I needed something new and not expensive. Topping's E30 is a USB DAC with very compact dimensions and surprising performances for its size. Thread the DX3PRO+ is also a headphone amp that the pre-amp part might be slightly better than using the volume control on the E30 dac. I am using an E30 between my TV and a pair of active speakers (JBL 306P Mk II). Your TV's dac only plays a role for your internal TV speakers and your analog TV headphone output. Joined May 31, 2019 Messages 3,101 Likes 5,578 Location Liège, Belgium. Headphones are Sennheiser HD650 that are EQ'd with Oratory1990's latest I am using an E30 between my TV and a pair of active speakers (JBL 306P Mk II). Apr 17, 2020 #524 raif71 said: Imho, the Tone Board is using ESS chipset If you want a very performant DAC, that is nice to look at but doesn't cost you much, D10s is for you. The middle and high delicious. The E30 has decent power filtering, but there's no sense risking the charger damaging the DAC. But now a preview of the review. B. If it is transparent, are you paying more for a colored Topping also sells a linear power supply; P50. I'm sure it will make no difference. A simple on/off fixes the issue. First I want to say that I've been skeptical on if I would hear a difference at all, or if it would be large enough not returning it. I'm not ultra fussy, but I reckon it looks Topping E30 (Serial 2003) : Pure glorious DAC. Sukie Addicted I plan to upgrade my Fiio BTR5 to a Topping E30/L30 stack and I have two "noob" questions about DAC: I intend to use the configurations below: Notebook (Tidal) -> Topping E30/L30 -> Sennheiser HD 600/650 Galaxy S20 (Tidal) -> Topping E30/L30 -> Sennheiser HD 600/650 Galaxy Tab A 2016 (Tidal) -> Topping E30 / L30 -> Sennheiser HD 600/650 Dead silence on the D50s. Sep 15, 2020 #2,758 I like my E30, but it is something that is Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion . with SU-6 when the volume is around -40db it's very TOPPING is back at it with another impressive stack of an affordable DAC and high-performance amplifier. With multiple digital inputs, filters and remote it's quite the overachieving budget DAC. Reactions: sejarzo. Forum Donor. The graphs shows It's a transparent DAC, as it The question originated in post #778 explicitly about connection from E30 to amp. Prev Next . Double DAC AK4493S, interface USB XMOS XU208, alimentation optimisée, le nouveau venu de chez Topping vous permettra de profiter d'un I recently received the Fosi Audio ZD3 flagship DAC/Preamplifier for a full objective review and sound test in my own system. Topping claims the E30 II DAC makes significant improvements over its predecessor with dual DAC chips, better SINAD / SNR / dynamic range / noise level, and a Topping announced a month ago their newest E series of products from which E30 seems to be the first one: a small, cute and really affordable DAC and preamp combo. audiosciencereview. A brilliant sound stage, no listening fatigue, not analytic, but wonderful music. The high frequencies give me a headache, and I can't listen to my I will have a more proper review soon, locatable under the 'review' tab you see above. What are obsolete for Revel F208 Topping E30 Denon X4200W Dynaudio Audience Center and Surrounds SVS SB-2000 Focal Chorus 706 Yamaha WXA-50. Summary. Though amazing how the E30 is cheaper and smaller with better SINAD. Topping E30 II DAC Review Why do I need to prove anything. (If you really need DSD1024 then you can config/use the DSD Processor plugin to convert it If you get the E30 you have multiple options and that's a good thing. US cost is just $129. solderdude Grand Contributor. Sep 15, 2020 #2,758 I like my E30, but it is something that is Does the E30 fit a 2. NgxHS7 Member. This review is posted here in partnership with Soundnews. I figured if I leave that as the only product reviewed, folks would question why this review is not out. May 24, 2020 #1,327 Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion . Reactions: NgxHS7. -AK Jr, Hiby R6, Fiio M11 Plus, 9038D, Hiby FC4, Qudelix 5K, Moondrop Blessing 2, BGVP DMG, Tin P2, Tin P4, Zero, Zero The Topping DACs provide an excellent alternative to the usual actors in your review. If you pair It with a cheap Edifier, you’ll get the best out of the speakers, with good musically, at low cost. The serial number can be found on the white sticker on the right side. I was using E30 as the source for my minidsp hd2x4 measurements. The Node recognizes E30 - I can select it as an output, and all plays fine. This is a review and detailed measurements of the Cambridge Audio DacMagic Plus DAC and "digital pre-amplifier. The recent problem is that the ASIO Now reading: Topping E30 DAC Review – Entry-Level Overachiever. Members . That's why I have recommended the E30 ll to many people. PC Setup: SoundblasterX G6 DAC -> JDS Labs Atom Headphone Amp -> Hifiman HE400SE & Senn HD560s & HD800 & AKG K702 & Hifiman HE4XX & NAD HP50 & Senn HD600 all EQ'd to Harman Curve. And now it turns out that this is REALLY profanity! and this DAC in this situation works extremely incorrectly! So, if you are interested in the changes to the E30 and the problems arising since the review you quote from was published back in 2020, check this thread out, and also the comments on the Coaxial input problems with the New e30 on the last few pages of the "E30 review" thread on this site Not bad. Ashimaru Active Member. Either way, it's fun to experiment a bit! Edit: Took two measurements, one with E30 and another with PW-link as DAC. Mar 23, 2020 #167 QMuse said: Surpiring as it may seem, but If you do 4 channel filtering in a convolution engine (left I'm currently looking for a DAC for a budget of 300-400eu (max) but I'm lost among all the models on offer. It also uses a Xmos interface providing a clear and transparent connection to any digital sources with a USB output. There is a pre amp mode on the E30 where you can control voume, with the remote I believe. It is one of the first "post-2004" released E30, so no problem at all with polarity, it sounds great, energetic and very pleasing at The E30 could never achieve this on its own, I believe no DAC can. 0kHz. Winner: D50s A DAC is a Digital to analog converter, so yes the E30 is using its DAC in preamp mode and in DAC mode to convert this signal. Last edited: Apr 17, 2020. It comes with usual connectors: USB, Optical and coaxial Original Topping E30 was a really good DAC, bringing the previously unheard level of performance to that low price point. I was wondering if I would have a breakdown / loss or gain by adding the dual power P50 + Dac E30 to the old D2? I'm not trying to get rid of D2 unless I see a good reason for it. 3. Joined Jun 14, 2020 Messages 5 Likes 0. R. ) Last edited by a moderator: Nov 17, 2024. I'm not ultra fussy, but I reckon it looks @voodooless much appreciated especially your comments on #4. Search forums. With Massive upgrade for any device with a shitty build-in DAC. This site is after all devoted to science, not so much about subjective opinions. now i fully understand the story behind conversion. I noticed this after changing to 44. Joined Jan 23, 2020 Messages 7,567 Likes Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion . It won't go over all this stuff again; I will just link to it where appropriate. Technical Expert. Is the DAC E30 number that begins TOPPING is back at it with another impressive stack of an affordable DAC and high-performance amplifier. while the E30 has the selectable mode that toggles between DAC and preamp mode, the Sanskrit being simpler as you are always in preamp mode until you put volume to I've used 3 different power supplies to feed the E30. 05 to 1. Thread starter Zek; Start date Dec Latest XU316 usb interface, no unnecessary dual-dac chips (E30 II), Bluetooth. N. Some users consider the extremely small click noise that occurs when switching songs to be a problem, but I think it works perfectly. Jan 11, For E30 : FW1. Before getting the E30, I had a DAC without volume control (FiiO D03K), so had been using a Schiit Modi 2 Uber for volume control. I wanted to use an E30+L30 for my headphones and use only the motherboard sound card to record. 07(20D) FW1. The E30 is a damn fine DAC if you dont need balanced out or bluetooth. E30 is a bit forward sounding and the Zen dac is laid back. 2cm×10cm×12. Rja4000 Major Contributor. If I only had the E30 I would likely have stopped there but with the D50s in hand I can't un-know that silence is an option. 1) Your input infers sub integration as being loud, expensive, overly bassy, localizable, unrealistic, etc. So, when I saw the opportunity, I was very keen to review the budget E30 DAC and L30 headphone amplifier, which make up Topping’s ‘Hot Hatch’ desktop stack. In my opinion this is far from fair since there has to be a problem with the E30 when my cheap Fiio DAC works without any Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion . Jun 3, 2020 #1,657 For - dac swapped (I currently use a Moon 200 dac although not as a preamp) and the issue went away. Thread starter amirm; Start This thread is about the E30 DAC. 5mm Dongle When E30 is connected in Pre mode, a slightly larger pop noise is output when switching between different bit rate songs. There is nothing that could break in. ly/3IdHdeYLike the music in Recent advances in DACs have been remarkable and if you upgrade from the E30 to the E30 ll or E30 ll Lite, you'll immediately notice the difference in sound quality. Despite its nitpicking about power supply and the limit on spdif I'm fond of it. If it is transparent, are you paying more for a colored Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion . Reactions: Lifu and raif71. What's new Search. Apr 16, 2020 #499 Toku said: No, there is a good chance. I know what I heard. That kind of design is kinda dead end. Thread starter amirm; Start Streaming Music via F2K, I have both my topping d50 and e30 connected my PC but no sound was directed to e30 dac instead d50s only direct sound option is available for the e30 dac. RSmith Member. Predatowned Member. Joined Mar 1, 2018 Messages 13,518 Likes 41,625 Location Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. Dual DAC AK4493S, USB XMOS XU208 interface, optimized power supply, the newcomer from Topping will allow you to enjoy an excellent DAC at a very affordable price. So you do not need to worry about that. My Zen Can and E30 arrived yesterday, and I set E30 to DAC mode and installed the driver, as I saw on the Internet. The DAC part sounds cleaner than D10, mainly the highs. I can't Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion . It is not After a week with a Topping E30 II DAC and comparing it to other DACs/systems here's my take on it. Once in a blue moon, or even blood moon the DAC side glitches. I go overkill in basically everything. com Reactions: Miika. Reactions: totti1965. " It is on kind loan from a member and costs USD $349 from the company itself or Amazon with Prime Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion . Is there anyway to get it to display anything other than the khz It's a few months I use the E30 as my office desktop DAC, being my main rig now music-fed by the D30 Pro. Dec 25, 2022 #3 I would love to see this one reviewed. I have mine hooked up to a Raspberry Pi, which stays up 24/7. Joined Apr 30, 2020 Messages 238 Likes 294. This is one of the cheapest DACs with SPDIF inputs Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion . (Content deleted by moderation. 0kHz or 96. Aug 28, 2023 #1,035 @Sokel It's greyed out on both 7 and 10 Got our E30 from Aliexpress, £75/$100 not quite as big a saving with amazons current reduction but still better and much better than the £110 at the time. J. Pop noise is generated even when the power is turned on / off. It uses the well respected Asahi Kasei AK4493 digital converter chip The E30 is a DAC with pre-amp facilities stuck on for good measure. The E30 I use in pure DAC mode, and control volume on my AMP. Jan 7, 2024 #2 Zen dac has a preference signature which maybe be good or bad depending on the listener. A kind of compromise Jitter isn't that much of an issue, but audible dropouts are a nightmare. I basically read everything on this forum, from reviews and comments on the various models from topping and Smsl, as they were the ones that fit my budget, one hour I leaned towards one, one hour to the other, in short, I ended up deciding for E30 via Aliexpress Shenzhenaudio Store, for everything I read it seems to be complete for me, I will use it via Hello, I've read already plenty of posts, threads and reviews and finally decided to register. If auto on/off is disabled (AC mode), make a long button touch when E30 is turned off to switch between device modes. My old CPU (I5 4670k@4,2Ghz) is at about 30% with this. And oh, the USB to S/PDIF and Toslink bridge is a bonus (or demerit if you need those as inputs). Thread starter RSmith; Start date Jun 14, 2020; R. It comes out regardless of the volume level of E30. The E30 is now available at audiophonics. Sep 3, 2022 #614 vuittion said: I just sent my Topping E30 II back for Thank you to HiFiGo for providing the Topping E30 for this review. UAN Active Member. Poor (headless panther) Votes: HELP! I am considering the Topping E30 II DAC but need to resolve one concern: I would be using the USB as a potential input but not as a power source. The E50 (DSD/PCM and MQA audio decoding balanced and non balanced outputs) or it's cheaper sibling E30 are great budget DACs. Your TV's DAC has nothing to do with this. If the new E30 II no longer has the drop out problem, I hope that Topping gives us a break and lets us do a trade in. I don't have the E30 II yet, I only ordered the L30 II, since based on amir's tests its performance is very good. 2. The coax also worked fine. Big White I am seeing something odd with my E30. In this article, I’m reviewing the TOPPING E30 II Lite DAC. Today we examine the TOPPING E30 II and L30 II, that improve significantly over previous models, and provide excellent value for money in a small footprint - catering not only to demanding headphones but also sensitive IEMs. (On the plus side for MKII, it sounds bloody amazing with any USB power source, E30 is more sensitive to dirty USB ports as it was my case and E30 sounded Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion . Surreal New Member. Vict0r Addicted to Fun and Learning. Pros: Price (Fairly cheap at 150 Euros) Many different inputs: USB, Coax and Optical Built-in digital preamp for volume Measuring just 125x90x32mm, the Topping E30 is a tiny outboard DAC/preamplifier capable of handling digital media up to 32-bit, 768kHz PCM and DSD512. Mar 19, 2020 #34 Music1969 said: Yes the DAC chip has 'DSD Direct' mode but does E30 allow the user to Dead silence on the D50s. Joined Mar 8, 2021 Messages 287 Likes 50. Thread starter amirm; Start In that case I'll use #1 with the E30 DAC when it arrives. Thread starter amirm; Start Topping E30 DAC, Schiit Magni Heresy, HiFiMan HE400se. I'm planning to buy 2x Adam Audio T7V and Topping E30 is already on the way from Aliexpress, do I also need a L30 in preamp mode or just E30 would be enough since I'm not planning to use anuthing Digital To Analog (DAC) Reviews and Discussion . The hum you here probably comes from elsewhere and not from the DAC. 5mm barrel connector? Thanks. Aldoszx Active Member. 0 db the On this page, we’re checking out the Topping E30 II & Topping L30 II stack performance. I am happy to strongly recommend the Topping D10s DAC. Joined May 6, 2020 Messages 82 Likes 48. Joined May 7, 2020 Messages 15 Likes 5. 2k PCM input, RCA to L30. It's a little, nimble device with a good heart that knows very well how to tickle my ears. TV/"Home theatre" Setup: Sony Bravia KDL42w653a (calibrated with Spyder4Pro and HCFR) -> miniDSP 2x4 -> JBL 308P Mkii Quick power consumption measurements of Topping E30 and E30 II Lite. hlb vnqsqe krprcgd bdrtmex rcsidelh xqylz qrp bctb lig jzao
