Topping E30 II DAC HiFi 2 x AK4493S Amplifier Direct Mode
Topping E30 II DAC HiFi 2 x AK4493S Amplifier Direct Mode Decoder for USB/Coax/Opt Inputs Stereo Digital Audio Decoder PCM 32bit 768kHz DSD512 Native Red
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| Audio Device | DAC + Preamp function | DAC + Preamp function | MQA DAC + Preamp function | Balanced USB DAC | USB DAC |
| Chip | 2x AK4493S + XMOS XU208 | AK4493 + CS8416 + XMOS XU208 | ES9068AS + XMOS XU216 | ES9038Q2M + XMOS XU208 | ES903802M + XMOS XU208 + OP-AMP |
| Input | USB/OPT/COAX | USB/OPT/COAX | USB/OPT/COAX | USB | USB |
| Output | RCA | RCA | RCA /TRS | COAX/OPT/TRS | COAX/OPT/RCA |
| Sample Rate | 768kHz/32Bit and DSD512 | 768kHz/32Bit and DSD512 | DSD512 Native & DSD256 DoP & PCM768kHz | 384kHz/32Bit and DSD256 | 384kHz/32Bit and DSD256 |
| TND+N(DAC)@1kHz A-wt | <0.00015% | <0.0003% | <0.00009% | <0.00012% | <0.0002% |
| SNR(DAC)@1kHz A-wt | 123dB | >121dB | 124dB(SE),126dB(BAL) | 125dB | 120dB |
| Noise@A-wt | <1.5uVrms | <2.0uVrms | <1.3uVrms(SE), <2.3uVrms(BAL) | <2.4uVrms | <2.5uVrms |
| Power input | DC5V/1A | DC5V/1A | DC5V/1A | DC5V/0.5A(USB power supply) | DC5V/0.5A(USB power supply) |
| Remote control | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dimensions: | 21 x 15 x 6 cm; 500 Grams |
| Manufacture: | KGUSS |
| Dimensions: | 21 x 15 x 6 cm; 500 Grams |
| Origin: | China |
After using the original version for a few years when I heard about this one coming out I decided to look into it, Topping make really good items at a very reasonable price, plus the bonus is they do actually work, the Mk2 is head and shoulders above the original, which by the way is superb, but this competes easily with my main Dac which cost many hundreds of pounds more, I know it’s an over used cliche but it,to my ears and into my equipment, is like night and day to the Mk1, there’s so much more insight into the music with width and depth being improved, as I said the Mk1 is no slouch but this is just so much better, the best thing is its not even that much more than the original so yes it’s another winner from Topping
I really like this product for the price. Using it in DAC mode and powered from a power bank it sounds very high quality for its price. My main DAC is an Audio Note DAC with tube regulated power supply and output stage which obviously I expected to outclass this little DAC but it actually doesnt to my astonishment. This little box is on nearly on PAR with the Audio Note and enabled me to connect my TV optical output to my amplifiers as the Audio Note has no optical in. It is also much less power hungry than the Audio Note DAC so more appropriate for every day use when using the TV applications such as Prime and Netflix which by the way work with no decoding issues like cheaper units can suffer from. Overall amazing product.
Wasn’t too sure how much difference this device would make, but following my research I was hoping for a noticeable improvement. I use the unit in DAC mode only and was very impressed with the improvement, which was identifiable immediately.
I have no problem recommending this unit.
It sounds great and at a very reasonable price.
This is good and cheap. Also it displays the sample rate which is very useful for testing what is going through it. I discovered that something that was supposed to be HiRes was just CD quality.
I am no audiophile but the Topping E30 makes my music sound great. An old Windows pc storing ripped music collected over the years is connected to it via USB and a WiiM Mini streaming from Apple Music and Spotify is connected via optical. The audio is output to a CA AXA35 via rca.
I was persuaded by the low price and I am more than satisfied with the quality of sound.
This is astonishing value for money! I replaced a more expensive DAC when a fault developed under warranty. The sound I get from Amazon Music (high res) playing through a cheap Lenovo desktop computer feeding via the Topping into an ancient Cambridge A100 amplifier is unbelievable.
Apparently benefits from an iFi power supply upgrade also though I’ve not tried yet.
Staggeringly good sound quality! much improved the audio quality of both my Marantz CD6006UK CD player and Yamaha WXC-50 streamer. Using in DAC mode with my Cyrus amp and B&W speakers. Also works very well in pre-amp mode. I tried it with a Cyrus power amp using the remote to control the volume.
Recommend using more than 1A 5V power supply for best sound quality. I found I had a spare 2A psu with correct sized plug and the improvement in sound quality over an apple 1A phone charger was very noticeable.
I connected my digital radio receiver via optical fibre and my iMac audio output via USB (for viewing DVDs) to the device, output analog via Cinch cable to my HiFi system. Device switches automatically to active input. Everything works as expected.
After months agonising over which USB DAC to choose (v Ifi Zen, SMSL Sanskrit etc) I finally went for the Topping E30.
I use it with Roon on a laptop for HiRes files & also as an external DAC for CD/DVD-Audio disc playback.
In my system it gives a wonderful smooth, detailed sound & is a definite step up from the built in DACs in my admittedly old Denon AVR3803 & Oppo BDP-83SE.
Great sounding DAC, real upgrade from Toppings lower priced models. Works well with my Marantz amp.
Alla fine dopo tutti i vari espiremnti di DAC con un prezzo contenuto LUI li straccia tutti.
Strabiliante qualit del suono, ………inutile usare paroloni da audiofilo, provatelo !!!!!
Had this dac for a couple of months now and its made me listen to my vast music collection over & over again as it brings so much detail & realism from my mp3 and CD collection.
Plugged into my CD player I have found it excellent using both coaxial and optical leads although I think the optical connection has the edge in terms of resolution, attack/slam and instrument/vocal timbre. Of course you should expect tp pay a little pay extra for high speed and well insulated leads for best results.
I haven’t another stand alone dac to compare it with apart from what’s in my CD player and laptop computer.
I use two small power banks in rotation, a OKZU & GETIHU both purchased from Amazon to power it to eliminate background noise you get from mains transformers creating the lowest possible noise floor to obtain the best possible sound quality. I can recommend this dac to anyone who wants to get the best out of their music. collection.
Eine groe Klangverbesserung an meine Anlage. Es wird von eine iFi BluetoothDAC und eine MacBookPro gefuttert. Die Musik ist via Amazon music HD und Bluetooth.
Die Soundstage ist breit und die einzelne Instrumente und Stimmen sind rumlich klar dargestellt.
Ins gesamt gelungen und von obendrein eine preiswerte Kombination!
I recently cobbled together a system for a garage conversion out of old components I’d acquired over 40 yrs – Mission Cyrus 1 amp, Wharfedale diamond 504 Speakers and a Sony XE900 CD player. It was OK but I found listening to CD’S ultimately fatiguing and a bit harsh. I knew the CD player had a decent transport (fixed laser) so took a punt on a modern DAC and chose the E30. So glad I kept my CD collection – I can hear details and a placement on the sound stage I’d never experienced from digital before. Music has real depth and presence. Highly recommended.
Pro: Hohe Abtastrate, bis 768 kHz bei PCM. DSD fhig (sehr selten bei dem Preis). Klingt relativ differenziert, transparent, klar und zieht etwas Bhne auf. Die Signal / Rauschabstand ist gut, bei guten Aufnahmen nimmt man so gut wie kein Rauschen wahr.
Con: Bei DSD Formaten ist der DAC pingelig beim Kommunikationsaufbau mit den Quellen bzw. der Player Software. Der Ausgangspegel ist bei DSD und PCM etwas niedrig (der DAC ist leiser als andere Komponenten einer Anlage). Mit meinem Samsung Tablet luft der DAC im PCM Mode gut, wacht aus dem Standby auf und schaltet auch automatisch die Bittiefe und Abtastrate um. Bei meinem Hyundai Tablet sowie einem Siemens Laptop wird immer nur 92 kHz Abtastrate angezeigt, unabhngig von der tatschlichen Abtastrate.
Insgesamt fr den Preis eine gute Wahl, daher trotzdem 5 Sterne. Ich wrde diese Aussage begrenzen auf Stereoanlagen um die max. 2000-3000 Euro. Im Vergleich zu einem hochwertigeren DAC (McIntosh Vorverstrker) merkt man, dass in allen Disziplinen Auflsung, Transparenz, Bhne, Musikalitt etc. noch Luft nach oben ist.
Ich hoffe, das war jetzt nicht zu technisch, aber der Interessentenkreis fr DACs ist ja auch sehr heterogen.
Seems more alive in the instruments ill buy the power adaptor for it later… I just listened more everything is open and clear I love i
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Really good DAC. My suggestion is to use it only in DAC mode and not with preamp mode as the sound quality is well better in DAC mode. Put your amp on direct mode and I use F4 setting as I feel it adds the slightest touch of bass and takes the harshness of the mids out ever so slightly. Each ear is different so make your own choice, it is a subtle difference. Enjoy it. Great bit of gear.
Superb sound by connecting a laptop to a vintage JVC amp via this DAC. I used to play mp3 music stored on my laptop by connecting the headphone jack to my amp but this little box has made a massive improvement to the depth of sound. I also bought a Bluetooth receiver to play Spotify from Alexa and that is also worth the investment. If you’re serious about good quality sound, this is a great option.
Reveals subtle details in the music and produces great results across a wide variety of genres.
Did A/B tests against the DACs in a blu ray player, Chromecast audio and a CXA80 amp. As you might expect, the Topping E30 sounded much better than the first 2. The CXA80 (was RRP ~700 new) sounded slightly more airy and detailed but harsher, I much preferred the sound of the E30 as it struck a better balance between detail and tone in my system. Admittedly you also need an amplifier to go with this DAC, but it still represents excellent value for money.
Brilliant sound quality especially for the money, would thoroughly recommend!
Both are fantastic and I recommend both highly. They sound very similar and great value.
If you are on a budget then go for the E30 it won’t disappoint, but the D30 offers a better screen, power supply and more premium build for an extra 30 quid if you can stretch to it.
I kept the D30 in the end, but you wont be disappointed with the E30 either. Perfect ‘starter’ DAC
Both DAC’s were used with a ChromeCast Audio hooked in via Toslink casting Qobuz Hi-Res
Thank you.
The box arrived unsealed. The DAC itself is very good. I did a A B test and compared it to my Bluesound Node 2i. The Topping comes close but is no match for the Node 2i. The Topping is still a very good Dac though. For me the inclusion of a remote to adjust the volume was the deal maker. There are very few, if any? dacs out there at this price point with a remote thrown in. The instructions are very basic. I suggest you go online to learn how to get the best from this Dac (operationally).
Great product, my PC sound card only goes to 48kHz/24 bit.
Me ha resultado un producto de muy buena calidad y precio
I have this paired with the L40 amplifier. This is an incredible dac, it’s has completely neutral sound. The remote is great quality and makes switching inputs easy. The clarity is a noticeable step up from a g6 amp/dac. For listening to music this is an incredible amp and pretty much unbeatable at this price. It’s very well built, small and looks good too!
The appearance is minimalistic and a touch button turns on the unit (takes it out of standby) and also lets you select inputs.
I have connected it to my Yamaha HTR-2071 home AV receiver from a laptop as the source. I have ordered a lightning to midi cable (which costs 10) so I can connect an iPhone for convenience. I’m using Mission M70 and Mordant short Genie satellites.
I set my preferred filter to the default, Short Delay Sharp Roll Off. switching between sources showed a noticeable improvement in the sound quality when using the E30 set up compared with direct connection from the laptop. I tested using Amazon Music and music files on my PC.
For the price it is well worth it as I was considering new speakers as another option. I’m happy with the sound I have now with this setup.