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Topping DX1 - the new Budget DAC/AMP King! 

MrAyrit
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Topping DX1 (from Apos): bit.ly/aposayritdx1
Topping products don’t usually get me too excited. However, this new little desktop DAC/Amp, the DX1, perked my interest. If it can deliver the clean sound that Topping is known for for only $99-Well, that would be a pretty good bargain. I’m glad to report that it delivers, and it easily beat out anything comparable I had on hand. Thanks to Apos for sending it out for me to try.
***A bit of a disclaimer: Shortly after I filmed this review I saw that new little iFi DAC/Amp had released… stay tuned for that one. Also, of course I still love the Cayin RU6, but I mainly just use it as a DAC and it is twice the price.
Some Gear Mentioned (some links affiliate):
Topping DX1: bit.ly/aposayritdx1
Cayin RU6: bit.ly/ayritru6
Link to the new iFi Uno if you want to compare: amzn.to/3GinJWi
If you want to see some more amp and dac reviews: • Amps & DACs
If you’d like to support the channel, please check out options below.
New Merch Site!
www.ayritfineaudioart.com/
Look down below for links to all that gear and some other recommendations.
Of course, I always recommend you take a look at the used market, below are some sites that are great for that.
Head-Fi: www.head-fi.org/
HifiGuides: forum.hifiguides.com/
Reddit: / avexchange
Hifi-shark: www.hifishark.com/
US AudioMart: www.usaudiomart.com/
Some of my favorite equipment for various niches (some links are affiliate):
Supre Budget IEM: 7hz Saltones Zero (Linsoul Amazon Store): amzn.to/3VrQG8A
Super Budget Headphone: Koss kph40: koss.com/products/kph40-utility
Need these pads for the kph40 though: www.aliexpress.com/item/10050...
Cheap Gaming Headphone: AD700X: amzn.to/3b4ACUS
Super Cheap Closed-Back Gaming: Recon 500: amzn.to/3numqem
Cheap All-Around Headphone: SHP9600: amzn.to/3b6aUiP
Recommended Solid State: Violectric V280 Final Edition: massdrop.7eer.net/4exdO1
Or Schiit Mjolnir Gen :1 (gotta look used)
Singxer SA1: bit.ly/ayritapossingxersa1
Tube Amp: Quicksilver Headphone Amp: quicksilveraudio.com/products/...
Quicksilver Headphone Amp: quicksilveraudio.com/products/...
Headphone #1: Drop + Sennheiser HD8xx: massdrop.7eer.net/yR60ZD
Headphone #2: ZMF Verite Open: shop.zmfheadphones.com/collec...
Headphone #3: OG NIghthawks: (look used)
DCA Ether CX: bit.ly/dropayritethercx
Gaming Headphone Open: DT900X: amzn.to/3VlthVm (keep an eye out for b-stock)
Gaming Headphone Closed: DT700X: amzn.to/3FQLe8J (keep an eye out for b-stock)
Budget Bluetooth Portable DAC/Amp: XCan: amzn.to/3vJG8WA
Higher End Bluetooth Portable: Gryphon: amzn.to/3R214lT
Wired Portable DAC/Amp: Cayin RU6: bit.ly/ayritru6
Cheap Desktop DAC/Amp: Topping DX1: bit.ly/aposayritdx1
TWS: Sony XM4: amzn.to/3Glr7Py
Cables:
Hart Audio Cables: hartaudiocables.com/
Worlds Best RCA Interconnects: amzn.to/3pB2Oa7
Worlds Best XLR Interconnects: amzn.to/3vEdwxO
4.4 to XLR Balanced Cable: amzn.to/3UxF83G
3.5 to RCA Cable: amzn.to/3S0x7CF
Recording Gear:
Panasonic G85: amzn.to/3AB3Cjr
Panasonic 14mm: amzn.to/3KG2gZ9
Maono XLR: amzn.to/3Tt2IOF
Behringer UM2: amzn.to/3CO65d2
iPhone 14 Pro (overhead):
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@t3tr1s0
@t3tr1s0 Год назад
Topping DX1 + Audio Technica ATH M40X Top of the Top.
@KmtS9
@KmtS9 11 месяцев назад
Thanks for the review of this! Was able to snag this for about $80, so pretty great value i think. But wanted to ask, if i connect the RCA outs to another amp (and plug in a headphone there), will the front headphone outs in the DX1 still output audio? Might be a weird question but this would be a use-case i would want. Thanks!
@texasbassranger
@texasbassranger 10 месяцев назад
I gave my wife a Micca Origen for her desktop and she lost her mind over it. Now she uses the Koss KPH 30i headphones, which most audiophiles recognize as an anomoly in the headphone world. Yeah, cheaply made plastic headphones but they sound every bit as good as some two hundred dollar headphones I've owned. At any rate, I tried to upgrade her to the Zen Dac II and she slapped my hand away. She absolutely loves that little powerhouse.
@ivanaylov303
@ivanaylov303 Год назад
I listen Sennheiser HD660s with Topping DX1. Actually a beast combo.
@FairSkys
@FairSkys Год назад
looking to get an amp for the Sennheiser 560s HD... Do u recommend the DX1?
@AnnoyingPenny
@AnnoyingPenny Год назад
@@FairSkys following for the same question with dt 900 pro x Also do this provide flat soundstage or a bassy soundstage?
@yusufk4513
@yusufk4513 Год назад
@@AnnoyingPenny I also got the same question, have you found one that goes well with the HD560s?
@TheVipersHD
@TheVipersHD 10 месяцев назад
@@yusufk4513any updates? 😢
@internetpolice1166
@internetpolice1166 Год назад
I'm new to all this trying to learn. I have a pair of Razer Nommo Pro speakers. They are like the Rolls Royce of the Razer brand as far as speakers go. I also want to purchase a pair of Bluetooth Focal Bathys. I know the headphones already have a DAC inside them. Do I need a DAC/amp for the speakers sake? Can I connect the BT headphones to a BT compatible DAC/amp so everything is connected into one place. If so, any suggestions? I currently have a GSX 1000 and used to have pair of Focal Celestees, but discovered I'm just not a wired guy. Now I'm a bit confused on what to do. I wanna replace the GSX 1000 as well because I purchased it used and there is a weird problem with it where it randomly makes a loud 'thump' sound out of nowhere. The same sound you get when saving settings on it, but in this case it just randomly goes off out of nowhere and scares the shit out of me. I do like have the volume wheel right in front of me though from the GSX 1000. So what equipment would you get if you were in my shoes? Thanks.
@Historyisnotwas
@Historyisnotwas Год назад
excellent review! I know that it's more than twice the price, but how would this compare to the Magni+ & Modi + setup. I'm comparing the DX1 against those. It will be my first purchase of a amp and Dac. Not sure which way to go... Any thoughts? Thanks for the great straightforward - no-nonsense reviews.
@MrAyrit
@MrAyrit Год назад
Honestly, I’d probably take the dx1. Smoother to my ear than the Magni. Might depend on the headphone though. If you want to liven a set up, the Schiit Stack might do the trick.
@sagar1s
@sagar1s 3 месяца назад
Hello, can the Topping DX1 be use with active speakers like JBL 305P MKII? Can you control their volume? Thanks.
@ivanquijada6354
@ivanquijada6354 Год назад
Good review. I have the IFI Hip DAC 2 and it broke down after two months of use, which will have better sound?
@MrAyrit
@MrAyrit Год назад
I had the original hip dac and thought it sounded good, but it's gain was too high for me. I think the dx1 is at least more usable. It's been too long for me to really comment on sound.
@godofgrains
@godofgrains Год назад
Hey, I was wondering a few things: how does the dx1 compare to the ifi zen air? If I’m planning to only listen to IEMs, would a dongle dac like the truthear shio (which is 35 dollars cheaper) give me about the same sound quality?
@MrAyrit
@MrAyrit Год назад
Sorry, I haven’t heard the zen air, but I have an ifi uno-more musical to my ear. Hard to say with the dongle. You definitely won’t need additional power. I haven’t heard anything about the shio, but truthear seems to be making some pretty good stuff.
@bluevasquez8504
@bluevasquez8504 Год назад
​@@MrAyrit so between topping dx1 and ifi uno, which one would you recommend? The price here in ph is almost the same...
@-iIIiiiiiIiiiiIIIiiIi-
@-iIIiiiiiIiiiiIIIiiIi- 6 месяцев назад
Is it better than the Fosi Audio Q4?
@andertube9239
@andertube9239 Год назад
Is it better than Shanling UA5 (the sound)? Do you think it can pair nicely with Moondrop Variations?
@MrAyrit
@MrAyrit Год назад
I haven’t tried the ua5. I believe I had the 4, but thought it was faulty, so never reviewed it. I see no reason why it wouldn’t work well with the variations.
@AdamBarron-bs6md
@AdamBarron-bs6md Год назад
i have question do you think the dx1 would have any trouble running the dt770 pros on it 250 ohm. great vid btw
@MrAyrit
@MrAyrit Год назад
Nah, I think you'd be fine.
@Adam-gh3bi
@Adam-gh3bi Год назад
Do you know if I'm able to use this for the ps5 without a converter? From the research I've done, the PS5 only supports UAC1 not UAC2. I dont know enough about this stuff to know which the topping dx1 is but maybe you do?
@MrAyrit
@MrAyrit Год назад
Sorry, I didn't have a chance to try it. I'd say buy from a seller that has a return policy so you can send it back if it doesn't do the trick.
@simplymahbi2251
@simplymahbi2251 Год назад
Would you recommend it for LETSHUOER S12 PRO ?
@adityavikramsurana
@adityavikramsurana Год назад
Can this dac/amp be used with studio monitor speakers (I use JBL 104-BT) or are they suitable only for headphones?
@MrAyrit
@MrAyrit Год назад
It’ll work with monitors.
@metalcreeper52
@metalcreeper52 Год назад
Likely a dumb question since I'm new to this kind of hardware, but can this be used with a headset (In-line mic with standard headphones)?
@MrAyrit
@MrAyrit Год назад
Not a dumb question. It cannot. You’ll want to look at something like the Fosi K5 or Schiit Fulla.
@metalcreeper52
@metalcreeper52 Год назад
@@MrAyrit I appreciate the quick response! I'll try out the K5 and just use the splitter it comes with.
@NFStopsnuf
@NFStopsnuf Год назад
Can’t wait until you make any comparisons to the ifi uno!
@MrAyrit
@MrAyrit Год назад
Ifi said they’d send one. Hopefully, it’ll be here soon.
@user-qd5rc6rv3v
@user-qd5rc6rv3v Год назад
new to headphones and amps etc. wondering if this would be good for my dt990 pro 250ohm headphones?
@MrAyrit
@MrAyrit Год назад
Yes, it would.
@SomeGuy037
@SomeGuy037 Год назад
any idea if the dx1 plays well with a dt 770 250 ohm?
@MrAyrit
@MrAyrit Год назад
I think you’d probably be fine.
@FairSkys
@FairSkys Год назад
Should i get this dac for the sennheiser 560s? Im trying to hear more footsteps in games and have good audio...
@MrAyrit
@MrAyrit Год назад
I think it would be a good fit. The ifi Uno does have some eq modes that might work for you as well.
@FairSkys
@FairSkys Год назад
@@MrAyrit ok i know nothing about this stuff and i just tryna hear my game audio clearly and stuff
@Fiend404
@Fiend404 Год назад
why didn't you include the schiit fulla in this comparison?
@MrAyrit
@MrAyrit Год назад
I don’t have one any more, but I think I’d probably take the dx1 for sound quality.
@therealbcain
@therealbcain Год назад
Will this work fine with the Beyerdynamic dt 990s?
@MrAyrit
@MrAyrit Год назад
I think you’ll probably be fine as long as it’s not the 600ohm.
@julioviloria3289
@julioviloria3289 Год назад
The Douk/Nobsound desktop preamps with the vacuum tubes are so much better.
@MrAyrit
@MrAyrit Год назад
Would you mind linking to the product? They don't really seem to be the same type of device, are they?
@SuperEjizz
@SuperEjizz Год назад
kinda a noob to dac/amps, but was hoping it would get rid of the static noises (especially when i move my mouse)
@MrAyrit
@MrAyrit Год назад
I would hope so.
@SuperEjizz
@SuperEjizz Год назад
@@MrAyrit also heard of turning off C1E from bios could remove the static, but if the dac amp fixes it then I won't bother, unless it's still worth doing
@SuperEjizz
@SuperEjizz Год назад
Needless to say it did and it works amazingly, but is it still normal to get a subtle pop when I go to test the windows volume ?
@MrAyrit
@MrAyrit Год назад
@@SuperEjizz Sorry, can't comment on that
@gbnnvvbn
@gbnnvvbn Год назад
Hello, I want to know how the combination of dx1 and Sennheiser HD600
@MrAyrit
@MrAyrit Год назад
I don't have the 600 anymore. I think you'd probably be okay, but really you're probably going to want some more juice for those. You might look at the Fiio K7 if you want an all in one. Or really, something with a tube like the xduoo ta10r.
@marhensa
@marhensa Год назад
at this price range, you should mention Fiio K3S 2021, it provides more feature with smaller footprint.
@danielmartin8523
@danielmartin8523 Год назад
Fiio K3S 2021 measures worse and has less power.
@haku5812
@haku5812 7 месяцев назад
@@danielmartin8523 can you explain please should i choose Fiio K3S 2021 or topping DX1 for iem ( sigmot em6l )
@legendredux1291
@legendredux1291 8 месяцев назад
Do I even need a desktop dac amp I only listen to IEMs and my 560s I have a btr7 and no planar equipment yet
@MrAyrit
@MrAyrit 8 месяцев назад
I’d say no
@giorgivashakidze4805
@giorgivashakidze4805 Год назад
maybe that's a stupid question. can I let Amplifier (Brooklyn Bridge) play for 20 hours? (This is about headphones burn in)
@MrAyrit
@MrAyrit Год назад
I don't see why it would be a problem. A lot of people never shut off their SS amps (me included). People often let things burn in for several days (tubes are another story though).
@qdtop
@qdtop Год назад
would you please compare it to ifi uno
@MrAyrit
@MrAyrit Год назад
Indeed I will. Actually already have it filmed. Just need to edit it.
@paulcathcart7896
@paulcathcart7896 Год назад
How would this compare to a dragonfly red?
@MrAyrit
@MrAyrit Год назад
I wasn’t a big fan of the Dragonfly-very forward. I’d take the dx1 all day long.
@paulcathcart7896
@paulcathcart7896 Год назад
Thank you
@marksozolins3246
@marksozolins3246 Год назад
Would this go good with a sundara?
@MrAyrit
@MrAyrit Год назад
Yeah, I think it would.
@tdy19
@tdy19 Год назад
great i might get it for my sundara
@julianfrancofarinas4280
@julianfrancofarinas4280 Год назад
can this possibly run a sundara?
@MrAyrit
@MrAyrit Год назад
Yep, I think that would be just fine.
@jvbryancaguioa2763
@jvbryancaguioa2763 Год назад
im curently looking for an amp for my hd650. I have found schiit magni as a recommendation but it is not available in my country. will Dx1 suffice to provide the same power to drive the hd650, make it much more louder?
@MrAyrit
@MrAyrit Год назад
I think it would work okay, but might not be ideal. Is $100 your budget?
@the_lord7968
@the_lord7968 Год назад
Can I use the dx1 with the DT 1990
@MrAyrit
@MrAyrit Год назад
Yeah, it would be fine.
@rod01
@rod01 Год назад
Which is the best? Topping DX1 or CREATIVE G6X ?
@MrAyrit
@MrAyrit Год назад
Sorry, haven’t tried the g6x
@chrisbianchi8876
@chrisbianchi8876 Год назад
Top. Ing
@MAGAMAN
@MAGAMAN Год назад
The Origen is nice, but it is failing in only a couple years. The small flimsy usb port is crap.
@BartoszBielecki
@BartoszBielecki Год назад
Audio X6?
@MrAyrit
@MrAyrit Год назад
Haven’t tried it
@will2073
@will2073 Год назад
This dac can play hifiman Arya ?
@MrAyrit
@MrAyrit Год назад
The Arya might be pushing it. It’ll play it and probably get loud enough, but you certainly won’t be getting everything the Arya is capable of.
@guybrushtwood
@guybrushtwood 2 месяца назад
Why do you say ‘Toe-ping’ instead of ‘Top-ping’?
@MrAyrit
@MrAyrit 2 месяца назад
I say both, just comes out that way sometimes 🤷
@FoxyPaulBlart
@FoxyPaulBlart Год назад
Toe Ping
@sandychow94
@sandychow94 Год назад
vs fiio k3s
@rayofdarth
@rayofdarth Год назад
I don't understand, maybe I'm doing something wrong or my ears are garbage? The first thing I bought was a Fosi Audio Q4 Mini. This DAC is three times cheaper... but it sounds 3 times better. what's the joke? The Fosi Audio Q4 Mini has a fatter and more powerful sound, the bass sounds much better, you can add or subtract. at the same time, the high ones are not bad... DX1 sounds a lot simpler to me. I listened to both on the Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro (32 Ohm)
@MrAyrit
@MrAyrit Год назад
Always trust YOUR ears, that’s rule #1. If you’re happy, I’d say disregard anything I say that you disagree with.
@rayofdarth
@rayofdarth Год назад
@@MrAyrit I'm not saying I disagree with you. I'm trying to understand.. maybe I haven't reached audiophile enlightenment yet?) because I've watched a lot of reviews on dx1, everyone praises it... That's why I bought it....but I expected something else....it sounds more neutral.
@MrAyrit
@MrAyrit Год назад
I wish I had heard the q4 so I could comment, but I haven't, so it's really difficult for me. I did just film a review on the fosi k5 pro, which looks like it is pretty similar to the q4, but with a mic input. I feel like if I was picking and didn't need the mic input, I would still probably take the dx1, because I found it to be just a touch tighter and cleaner, but again, all this is subjective.
@rayofdarth
@rayofdarth Год назад
@@MrAyrit thanks. I'm just starting to learn the charms of DACs.)
@steven2809
@steven2809 Год назад
Who on earth says 'toe-ping'...? 🤣
@MrAyrit
@MrAyrit Год назад
I guess you know one person does!
@mikepxg6406
@mikepxg6406 8 месяцев назад
The reason you dont like them is you cant Pronounce Topping... you say Topeing its actualy Topping like Top Hat
@ians_big_fat_cock5913
@ians_big_fat_cock5913 Год назад
I tried one but found the soundstage terrible.. I have this problem with all AKM dacs.. Any alternatives you can recommend?
@MrAyrit
@MrAyrit Год назад
Ifi uno should be right up there on your list. If you want more power, look at the fiio k7.
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