Topping DX9 All-in-One Review - Unleashing 15 Years of Sonic Expertise

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My written review can be found here: soundnews.net/reviews/sources...
Get the DX9: bit.ly/DX9
Video Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
01:07 - Build Quality
02:03 - Controls
03:02 - Under its Hood
04:34 - Sound in a Stereo Setup
08:12 - Sound in a Headphone Setup
10:13 - Resolution
12:03 - Transients
13:14 - Soundstage
14:44 - Bass
15:28 - Midrange
16:14 - Treble
16:56 - My Conclusion
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Desktop headphones I’m using:
🎧 Hifiman Susvara: bit.ly/3a39pm2
🎧 Hifiman HE1000SE: bit.ly/3gwkXRW
🎧 Hifiman Arya Stealth: bit.ly/3HORBss
🎧 Audeze LCD-5: bit.ly/3nb5KbD
🎧 Audeze LCD-4: bit.ly/35LFYAK
🎧 Kennerton Rognir: bit.ly/3zD1IxT
🎧 Meze Elite: bit.ly/3RPojys
🎧 Erzetich Phobos V2021: bit.ly/3HMWBhf
🎧 Sennheiser HD800S: amzn.to/3T5FX2J
🎧 Sendy Peacock: bit.ly/3EyZxQf
🎧 Apos Caspian: bit.ly/3nab1QO
Wireless headphones I’m using:
🎧 Sennheiser Momentum 4: amzn.to/3CodrCc
🎧 Sony WH1000XM5: amzn.to/3RUfQKu
🎧 Apple AirPods Max: amzn.to/3rGHQqr
IEMs I’m using:
👂 7Hz Timeless: bit.ly/3q7RNgm
👂 Meze Rai Penta: bit.ly/3j2EhVa
👂 FiiO FH9: bit.ly/3zSWka5
👂 FiiO FH7S: bit.ly/3fYOgi9
👂 FiiO FD7: bit.ly/3nEqw4h
Loudspeakers I’m using:
🔊 KEF Reference 3: amzn.to/3qZKbMm
🔊 Natural Sound NS17: bit.ly/2TuUXx3
🔊 Sound Of Eden Crescendo UNO: bit.ly/3f5jO1X
Integrated/Power Amps I’m using:
💪 Chord Electronics Ultima 5: amzn.to/3CLWVxi
💪 Burson Timekeeper 3X GT: amzn.to/3Ext5hm
💪 Benchmark AHB2: amzn.to/37jcR9M
💪 Topping LA90: bit.ly/3SPThbj
Best DACs I tried so far (in no particular order):
🥇 Gustard R26 Discrete: bit.ly/3TemlZP
🥇 Gustard X26 PRO: bit.ly/2ORB7Ko
🥇 Chord Electronics DAVE: amzn.to/3Tbs2aY
🥇 Denafrips Terminator Plus: bit.ly/3rLr35m
🥇 Rockna Wavelight: bit.ly/3hD33xl
🥇 Audiobyte HydraVox: bit.ly/2VXJjZM
🥇 Musician Aquarius: bit.ly/2U9qwwT
🥇 Matrix Audio Element X2: bit.ly/3Eryerb
🥇 Matrix Audio X-Sabre 3: bit.ly/34oBFyG
🥇 SMSL VMV D2: bit.ly/3q9lIF7
Best Mid-Fi DACs:
🥈 Gustard X18: bit.ly/3CMcJ2W
🥈 Gold Note DS-10 Plus: bit.ly/3f7pYie
🥈 Topping D90SE: bit.ly/3gC5FcO
🥈 Musician Pegasus: bit.ly/2OvCOgn
🥈 Matrix Mini-i Pro 3: bit.ly/3t97FkN
🥈 SMSL SU-10: bit.ly/3Eq9jEm
🥈 SMSL VMV D1SE: bit.ly/3nbaTjT
🥈 SMSL M500 MKIII: bit.ly/3yvztl8
🥈 Soncoz SGD1: bit.ly/36IUQ5r
Best Entry-Level DACs:
🥉 Gustard X16: bit.ly/3SQr6ZL
🥉 Topping D30 PRO: bit.ly/3taPWcE
🥉 Topping E50: bit.ly/3q9e6CE
🥉 Topping D10S: bit.ly/3r1hWNh
🥉 SMSL DO200 MKII: bit.ly/3elkZO4
🥉 SMSL SU-9N: bit.ly/32U7qj3
🥉 Soncoz LA-QXD1: bit.ly/3gf8ONt
Best DAC + Headphone Amp combos:
🎶 Burson Conductor 3X GT: amzn.to/2xcfSKx
🎶 FiiO K9 PRO: bit.ly/3ejKRd3
🎶 Topping DX7 PRO+: bit.ly/3rH6siH
🎶 xDuoo XA-10: bit.ly/39UsS7K
Best Headphone amps:
💣Trafomatic Primavera: bit.ly/3Co8wAZ
💣Trafomatic Head2: bit.ly/3VdNrC1
💣Enleum AMP-23R: bit.ly/3CV2QQN
💣Ferrum OOR + Hypsos: bit.ly/3tbjNSn
💣Burson Soloist 3X GT: bit.ly/3q7nrus
💣Flux Lab Acoustics Volot: bit.ly/3fJegep
💣Benchmark HPA4: bit.ly/2xb6hn5
💣Sparkos Labs Aries: bit.ly/2xcOps1
💣SMSL SP400: bit.ly/3sAUEO2
💣Topping A90 Discrete: bit.ly/2YBwCnZ
💣Singxer SA-1: bit.ly/3eI6aCC
Best USB Dongles & Bluetooth DAC/Amps & Portable DAC/Amps:
📱 Chord Mojo2: amzn.to/3fWXYkM
📱 FiiO BTR7: bit.ly/3fJUhij
📱 Shanling UA5: bit.ly/3yuksQR
📱 xDuoo Poke II: bit.ly/3CIewWO
📱 Topping G5: bit.ly/3Evjs2p
Best DAPs:
🎵 FiiO M17: bit.ly/34pgo84
🎵 FiiO M11 Plus: bit.ly/3Ew0l8K
🎵 Shanling M9: bit.ly/3r4swDh
🎵 Shanling M7: bit.ly/3I9rldH
🎵 Shanling M6 Ultra: bit.ly/3RXGsKQ
🎵 Hiby RS6: bit.ly/3t9mUKw
🎵 Hiby RS5 MKII: bit.ly/3KSqiyE
🎵 Hiby RS2: bit.ly/3EgakPb
These are my honest opinions in different categories. Some of them are affiliated links that help me manage this RU-vid channel at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
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@afrojoe24 7 месяцев назад

I really enjoy and appreciate your reviews and outlook on audio! Keep em coming!

@redkh2017 22 дня назад

I bought this unit after watching your review. I haven't got a lot of experience with highend headphones amps/dac. Before this unit, I used an IFI Zen dac v2. This unit opens my Edition XS 's soundstage pretty much and of course, lets me listen with higher volumes without distorting the sound coming out of the headphones. I also tried connecting it through i2s using a ddc, the only difference I heard was in the treble which is a tiny bit less grainy. Putting it in my stereo setup which is pretty resolving and comparing it through a switch to a Gustard R26 and the latter has a tuny bit more base and a tiny bit more open soundstage . Thankyou a lot for your review

@eafc2112 7 месяцев назад

Your room is looking amazing!

@liamporter1137 7 месяцев назад

The top opening looks awesome. Thanks for sharing.

@johnsoriano3812 7 месяцев назад

Awesomeness! The aesthetic is 🔥🔥🔥

@sjofelumsk 2 месяца назад

Great stuff! What cables are you using in this video?

@manlikeg2794 2 месяца назад

Thanks for the review. What filter setting do you recommend?

@revan.3994 Месяц назад

Thanks Sandu for this well made review! I just bought one for my DCA E3 and Aune AR5000, as well as for several IEM's, looking so much forward to this unit ;-) Still small compared to a stack, feature packed, beautiful and really really powerful.

@anthonyclark4569 7 месяцев назад

Currently using an Eversolo DMP A6 connected via RCA to a Marantz Amplifier and been looking at connecting via an external DAC. This look a great option considering the inclusion of what looks like a good headphone amplifier built in and just wondered if the improvements would be significant over the A6’s internal DAC considering you’ve reviewed both?

@deankim6687 7 месяцев назад

That is a really good looking piece of equipment and rarely say that about audio equipment.

@Soundnews 7 месяцев назад

True

@markrobby7136 7 месяцев назад

I invested this since 2017 when I have this down on a piece of paper and told my friend it's gonna be the future of music streaming.

@mykytapohrebnyak4366 6 месяцев назад

Hi Soundnews, Please advise whether Topping DX9 can drive HiFiMan Susvara to its fullest potential as it is well known for being notoriously hard to drive. Does Susvara sound great with DX9 or is it just being able to drive it, but the sound is just ok? Also, please advise which filter / settings did you use to achieve the best music listening experience?

@patrickf.7025 6 месяцев назад

nice video, can you recommend it for my ATC SCM11?

@alvaroantonioocampogrey2823 4 месяца назад

Great review, can u tell how was the pairing with HD800s? (Comparisons with TA26 tube amp? -xduoo)

@roger603030 5 месяцев назад

Thank you for your reply which frankly shocked me and made me start thinking out of the box .I was leaning towards the Eversolo a6 into Denafrips Haden pre amp or the Dx9 pro

@yogiwp_ 6 месяцев назад

Would this pair well with the Tungsten?

6 месяцев назад

I have the Aune S9c pro. How does it compare to the dx9?

@andymill8552 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for the excellent review! I have a question about your i2s vs USB findings. With i2s the resource device is responsible for the timing (in this case the clocks of the eversolo dmp-a8). USB is asynchronous (meaning that the timing and buffering is determined by the clocks of the receiving Topping DAC). So, it is not a given that i2s always sounds better. Do you mean the i2s sounds better in your case because the clocks of the Eversolo are better than the Topping? Both have expensive (femto) clocks, so the timing in both should be excellent. Also the USB output of the Eversolo is very clean and the USB input of the Topping is very clean also. I2s is completely dependent of the quality of the source device. In your review you make it sound if i2s is always superior over USB which is IMHO not always the case.

@TriAmpHiFi 7 месяцев назад

You are correct. Reggae, Funk & Brass 🔈🔉🔊

@Soundnews 7 месяцев назад

Hey, my pleasure! 1) S/PDIF and USB for that matter are horrendously poorly designed interfaces, because they are combining the clock and audio coding onto the same signal (I2S has separate lanes for the signal and clock). The receiver is supposed to recover the clock from this signal as well as extract the audio data. This turns out to be a non-trivial task, and one that almost always leaves the recovered clock contaminated with signal correlated jitter artefacts. So any clock you transmit over an S/PDIF/USB connection that is also carrying audio signals will probably be worse than any internal clock. You can reasonably (but not ideally) send a clock over an S/PDIF interface if the interface does not carry any audio signal, but even then the poor bandwidth of the interface does not lend itself to particularly accurate clock reticulation. 2) For S/PDIF and USB data transmission, you need a digital sender that packs the data and then a digital receiver sitting the DAC board end to receive S/PDIF/USB data, decoding it and then sending it to the MCU and then DAC chips. Via I2S we don't have a digital receiver on the DAC end, bypassing a chip and a digital conversion.

@TriAmpHiFi 7 месяцев назад

@@Soundnews USB audio 2 & 3 are asynchronous. I believe you are mistaken, but would like to get to the bottom of it. Early USB 1 type "B" slaves were clocked by USB 1 type "A" Masters.

@polyglosystic. 7 месяцев назад

So he can influence you to forking more money into buying the Eversolo. We are talking about a DAC with measuring SNR of 131dB, THD

@andymill8552 7 месяцев назад

@@polyglosystic. Where did you draw that conclusion from? If you are referring to my reaction: You do not know who I am, how influenceable I am and what my knowledge is about audio equipment. I would say your conclusion seems a bit premature. If you have read my reaction properly you should have digested that I question the use of DDC's in general and IIS in particular. By the way: you did listen to this reviewer, otherwise you could not have given the reaction you did. That is the way we inform ourselves. Don't assume that everyone is an audiofool and incapable of making a balanced and informed decision except for you. If your reaction was not to me, but to someone else: What I said still applies.

@lwdp74 7 месяцев назад

Great review. I’m planning a PRE90 to improve things and this DX9 is tempting but a little over the budget.

@carminedesanto6746 7 месяцев назад

GM ☕️from Toronto. I’d get it ..if it didn’t have a redundant headphone jacks ..I’m looking for a DAC upgrade in my system. Great review 👍👍

@radiofreealbemuth Месяц назад

Can i ask how is the noise floor with sensitive iems on the topping dx9

@Ragoroo 5 месяцев назад

How is the volume knob? Is this plastic or metal? How is tactility?

@Bago0oR 4 месяца назад

Hi. What would you recommend as a first choice? Topping DX9 or FiiO R9? You have a wonderful experience with both devices :)

@TheGreatMrBill 7 месяцев назад

I bought the Aune S17 through your link from your other review to use as a pre-amp to my flux volot and it sounds amazing. Now I saw this review and waiting for my DX9 to arrive to use as pre-amp on my other setup. I hope it sounds as good as the aesthetics on it look!

@GodlyBeams 6 месяцев назад

Have you gotten to try it yet? I’m interested in this but no way to test it

@psysword 5 месяцев назад

Yes please let us know

@rogerschofield3324 5 месяцев назад

Thank you for all your great reviews , i watch them over and over again. I have a dx9 on its way. I think I missed ? what "'streamer only "'you would recommend for this unit. I tried llistening hard but I could not catch it.

@Soundnews 5 месяцев назад

Hey mate, thank you for your kind words! The only streamer I mentioned in the video was the EverSolo DMP-A8, but it's overkill for the DX9. If you're after an affordable one, then go with a Wiim Pro / Pro Plus

@nickshanafelt2451 Месяц назад

What power cord did you have connected to the dx9 in the b reels?

@martinezdecap 5 месяцев назад

what would be a better fit? Topping Dx9 or RME Adi-2?

@princekittipon6510 2 месяца назад

how is this compared to RME ADI DAC ? please i cant decide btw the two

@krmatiu 3 месяца назад

Another great review thank you. Which headphones would you think? The 109pros or Arya? I have the WA22 tube amp so the headphones would need to be suitable for both. Thank you for your thoughts 😊

@Soundnews 3 месяца назад

Hey, Arya Organic would be my choice - more technical than the 109 Pros, yet as engaging and "organic" sounding.

@cletcadano4462 3 месяца назад

can i use this for microphone amplifier?

@sully5102 Месяц назад

Will it be powerful enough for the he6se v2?

@Casperwinde 7 месяцев назад

This or fiio k9 pro ess?

@juanvalentin3302 7 месяцев назад

Hi and thank you for such a insightful review, you were very enthused in reviewing the DX9 as you were with the DMP-A8. I know it's subjective but out of the two which one would you say sounds best?

@Soundnews 7 месяцев назад

Hey, It's simple: if you use headphones, then stick with DX9 and if you need an all-in-one in your stereo, then DMP-A8 would be my choice.

@juanvalentin3302 7 месяцев назад

Hi and once again thank you for taking the time to reply to my inquiry. Like you in the end I am also a R2R devotee (Denafrips Pontus II 12th DAC with Hermes 12th DDC) while being convinced that measurements doesn't tell the whole story. That being said and highly trusting your judgement the desicion has been made as my time listening to headphones (for this I have kept it minimal-iFi Zen Can Signature, Schiit Loki+, Sennheiser HD650) is no where near time I do stereo listening. Keep on providing us with the great and detailed reviews, HAPPY LISTENING!@@Soundnews

@anmic3590 7 месяцев назад

@@SoundnewsHi! Thank you for all the details. Is it worthy in terms of sq to change my fiio k9 pro ess with the dx9? As you mentioned, in my stereo, I will probably go with the A8. But for my meze empyreans, streaming coax from the node x, what should I choose? Thank you so much!

@dansisternas9158 7 месяцев назад

Hi, Nice review!!! I pre-ordered a Eversolo DMP-A8 and I'd like to know if adding the DX9 to the A8 worth it? For the heaphone I just bought the Chord Mojo 2. So I'm torn between sending back the Mojo 2 and buy the DX9... I'll appreciate your advice 😉

@psysword 7 месяцев назад

mojo 2 is the best. incomparable emotional sound

@Soundnews 7 месяцев назад

If you already ordered the A8, then stick with it. DX9 is destined (mostly) for headphone users, A8 is more for stereo heads

@atulnsingh 3 месяца назад

Hi Sandu, Love your reviews. I wanted "your personal recommendation" for a STEREO DAC (will never use headphones). I am torn between Topping DX9, Pegasus II and Aune S9C Pro and can spent up to 1200USD. I currently use Topping E50 DAC (has the same ESS 9068 chip which is in S9C though) thus the new DAC should provide a significant upgrade over my current E50. I have Roksan Caspian Amplifier powering Polk 700 floorstanders and I use Apple TV4K is my streamer.

@BluesMan90 16 дней назад

in this case did you evaluate it after the burn in or was there no need?

@klaymoon1 5 месяцев назад

Great review! A quick question please. For I^ (i square) connection, does a regular HDMI output from a PC or notebook work? Or, do we need a dedicated streamer?

@Soundnews 5 месяцев назад

While HDMI and I2S use the same HDMI cables, you need to use a specific I2S connection with the DX9 on top of a very specific I2S pin configuration (it's quite a mess, I2S wasn't standardized yet). HDMI out won't work, you need a DDC (digital to digital converter) or a dedicated streamer with I2S output.

@klaymoon1 5 месяцев назад

@@Soundnews Thanks for the reply!

@omoveja8185 6 месяцев назад

This vs A26?

@maikij082 7 месяцев назад

Can you give opinion on choosing this vs smsl su-10 + aune s17 pro ? I'll greatly appreciate your feedback on this as I'm considering which to buy

@Nebo600 5 месяцев назад

I would love that comparison too

@fietzedgar4677 3 месяца назад

Just recive my unit today ! 😁 It souds so damed good 🤯🤯🤯!!! Using it with PC and Focal Clear MG headphone, it replace my ZEN DAC V2. Ok it is way more expensive, but my audiophile hears are soo pleased. Thanks for this very nice review , I can only confirm what is said in this video. So far playing Jazz, classic, metal, electro with kick ass Bass control, lot of details, textured sound and at the end emotion ! The only place I could have hear better was regarding spaciality. But I have not an once of regrets. Thanks again for this review that helped me make my mind.

@randallkubiszewski6908 2 месяца назад

I am using a zen stack at the moment. I love the bass features on the zen stack. How does it compare with the topping?

@Hetsu.. 2 месяца назад

@@randallkubiszewski6908 Upgrade to zen dac sig v2, with the ipower2 5v, and an ifi ipurfier3 and youll be set.

@mokisan 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for the video. What do you mean by 9:16 ? I quite didn't get what ear flapping meant 😅

@Hetsu.. 2 месяца назад

He meant it was very very loud so his ears hurt

@steinerikbhmer6073 5 месяцев назад

The best topping have made😀

@alxbalmus 6 месяцев назад

Would you choose the Topping DX9 or the Fiio K9 PRO ESS? I'm interested in transparent sound from the DAC, with no added colour, and my understanding is that the K9 PRO ESS delivers on this. The configuration interface plus the remote on the DX9 are very nice. I can't say I enjoy using a mobile application to control the unit as in the K9 PRO ESS case. I use a pair of Audeze LCD-XC headphoens so the headphone amp power output is not that important. Also, I would prefer all headphone outputs to be usable at the same time.

@EvLTimE 4 месяца назад

I also have Fiio K9 PRO ESS and very interested if DX9 worth it.

@psysword 4 месяца назад

I prefer darker sounding akm chips to brighter Ess chips

@junius02 6 месяцев назад

how would you compare this to Aune S9c pro? I am planning to upgrade from Aune X1s GT, and I am indecisive between S9c pro and DX9.

@worms141414 2 месяца назад

Have you made any decision mate, I can't make up my mind either? I was going to buy the SMSL DO400, but I'm thinking about the Aune S9c, and just the DX9. Someday I'd like to reach for the Arya Organic, but for now only IEM music and a lot of ACC playing.

@Flavius7 7 месяцев назад

Another Topping? Nope, a different Topping...THE TOPPING! ATYPICALLY gorgeous for them, very modern and impressive. Finally the term "transparent" can be used with a different meaning for Topping Dacs. The people who get this will be more than happy with their purchase and quality for their investment. Pretty sure this one is way more interesting and engaging than boring RME-ADI 2!

@Soundnews 7 месяцев назад

🤣 made my day

@professorx6379 5 месяцев назад

The RME ADI-2 has just not the new Ak4499 Chip! And not 30 Transistors! Thats why this thing is better!

@martinezdecap 5 месяцев назад

@@professorx6379 currently looking at Topping Dx9 or RME ADI-2 Looks like a few of you are preferring the Topping Dx9

@goodsound4756 7 месяцев назад

5:10 Error Time: the A6 has no I2S output, only the A8 And don‘t forget to assess sibilance control of the DAC, it was missing.

@krzysztofkowalskiii001 6 месяцев назад

Brzmienie jest ciepłe czy analityczne?

@evgenishestoperov54 3 месяца назад

I have DX9 and its good look and sound. Its on the same level then my previous Topping D90se\A90D

@jazzabana 7 месяцев назад

Could you share a link for a good i2s cable?

@Soundnews 7 месяцев назад

I use an OG Audioquest Diamond (these are no longer made), any HDMI cable with a nicer isolation should do the trick.

@allandresner 7 месяцев назад

Beautiful device, no eARC?

@user-mn7mk5tx6t 3 месяца назад

Would you prefer this Topping in combination with the Meze Empyrean 2 over the Aune S9C Pro and why? Thanks for the review and your time :) Cheers Fonz

@Soundnews 3 месяца назад

Empyrean 2 is tilted towards warmth and sweetness, it doesn't need an extra dose of that and that's why, the DX9 would be my choice with the Empy 2. Cheers, Sandu ;)

@user-mn7mk5tx6t 3 месяца назад

@@Soundnews Also if you EQ? I Eq-ed it a bit because the 6khz region was a bit too much for me .....with the Aune S9c or would you go for another dac-amp option yourself with the Emp 2 if it was up to you? Thanks for the quick response by the way :)

@JtwasLuck 7 месяцев назад

I see they took some design cues from the RME ADI-2 Pro Anniversary Edition! It sure is a looker.

@Soundnews 7 месяцев назад

There is some resemblance indeed, but DX9 took the DX7 PRO+ aesthetics + Aurora UI + double screens + plexiglass top plate. It's indeed quite a looker

@JtwasLuck 7 месяцев назад

@@Soundnews Yeah, now I want a plexiglass top for my Gustard R26 lol

@SpaceEncounter 7 месяцев назад

No, the DX9 looks much better!

@UntakenNick 5 месяцев назад

What's the device at the top right at 0:16..?

@Soundnews 5 месяцев назад

EverSolo DMP-A8

@20puskinas1992 7 месяцев назад

This and Matrix x sabre 3 are 2 best looking audio devices i ever seen! Pictures dont do them justice.

@REX4340 7 месяцев назад

Did you test is as an all-in-one with streaming services? I mean that's how most folks will use it, right?

@Soundnews 7 месяцев назад

DX9 doesn't have "streaming services", but I've tested it an all-in-one indeed (DAC + headphone amp and then as a DAC + Preamp in my stereo)

@REX4340 7 месяцев назад

@@Soundnews you don't get it all then☺️

@zorankalina4399 6 месяцев назад

As I finde...You and Ivii as probably 2 of few the best DAC rewievers on RU-vid...... Topping DX 9 ore Gustard R23... For ATC P1+ ATC SCM 7+ 2× RELs Tzero.....conected on a good computer and not known jet...CD transport. For nearfield listening....maybe a meter from my ears Like allmost all generes of music....it depende more of a song Thank you.... Happy New Year👍🙂🍀🖖🎉🍾🥳 P.S., sure...the diference can be so small.....that +/-, can be of not realy important diferentie.

@EvLTimE 4 месяца назад

I have fiio k9 pro ess and thinking to try DX9. Is it worth it?

@RaviSharma-sx1ey 7 месяцев назад

How does it compare to r26 and s17pro?

@Soundnews 7 месяцев назад

R26 together with S17 PRO are more "magical sounding:" (to me), getting a thick, warm, sweet sounding that is also punchier. they are also costlier together and that shouldn't be a surprise

@RaviSharma-sx1ey 7 месяцев назад

@@Soundnews thank you! How close is it to the above mentioned combo?

@maikij082 7 месяцев назад

@@SoundnewsCan the same be said about the s17 pro + smsl su-10 combination? I'm considering the dx9 vs them (Disregard the price difference in your answer) ?

@ProducerMC 7 месяцев назад

How is it compared to the R26?

@norbsi 7 месяцев назад

R26 is the king. According to Sandu, it sits just a step below Chord Dave.

@Soundnews 7 месяцев назад

For my taste (subjectivity is strong in this one), R26 is better at "making music" although I'm sure it measures worse. R26 is much closer to end-game sounding DACs, DX9 however, offers additional features (Pre & HP amp) and it also costs less. TLDR version: stick to the R26 if you already have a dedicated headphone amp or if you don't use headphones

@radiofreealbemuth 2 месяца назад

As a newbie, I'm wondering where's the usb c port to connect your phone.

@billmcginley 2 месяца назад

Welcome! You will need a cable that has a c connection on one end and B on the other.

@radiofreealbemuth Месяц назад

Ah, thank you for the clarification. I'm wondering why higher end dacs use USB B, as opposed to USB C like dongles and entry level dacs @@billmcginley

@lindapluce6691 7 месяцев назад

The DX9 outperforms the RME ADI-2 DAC and looks a lot better ❤

@2008mastif 2 месяца назад

I was ready to pull the trigger on the RME ADI-2. I've never seen a comparison of the two

@Bassem3 7 месяцев назад

Was just about to pull the trigger on a aune s17 pro after your review of that now im conflicted. Too many options.

@shawnpwatsons1 7 месяцев назад

I was curious about this as well. But I wouldn't be worried. You can always sell that AUNE in a millisecond.

@Soundnews 7 месяцев назад

S17 PRO is just a headphone amp and nothing more and yes, it's still better as one. DX7 is primarily a DAC and then a headphone amp and preamp.

@sorcerermax5111 7 месяцев назад

I bought Topping L30II amp last week and I am blown away by how pathetic it sounds. Tried with multiple Dacs and whatever sound the DAC gives, this amp when involved in the chain was degrading the sound by making the sound thin, flat, lacking bass and sounding un-dynamic. It was also cutting all the notes short without the natural extension of notes. I was using Xduoo-XA10 before and that amp was sounding so fuller, natural and dynamic with any Dac I connected to it. It is like night and day difference. Both amps had a complete black background with all my headphones. Also Topping amp gets way too hot like you can't touch it when in use but Xduoo XA-10 though being class A was always comfortable to touch cuz it is well ventilated. Topping amp also heats up the jack of my headphone cable when connected to it. No more topping products for me. They are only good for measurements on ASR I guess

@GoldenEagle0007 Месяц назад

anything for half the orice with much less features/connectivity but with very similar dynamic/layering/clear soundstage

@masterazlan6999 7 месяцев назад

Agreed,fpga r2r better in musicality rather then delta sigma But delta sigma + tubes = ha2 its a diff story. Ops u touched bout input options.. Hmm every diff type gives a diff rates of data or signal passed. N that's facts! But i preferred analogue then digital.. Bro, have u try it with iem?? cuz it sounds unsuitable. Nice 1 frm topping.. Peace!

@igrvass 7 месяцев назад

это не реклама а просто честное мнение

@nonchalantd Месяц назад

♥

@sendler2112 3 месяца назад

Too bad Topping didn't allocate the extra pair of XLR and RCA connectors for a line in with the DX9. It would have been a Grand Slam. I will have to stay with separates for now.

@DJMikeron 5 месяцев назад

Beautifull looking and well built DAC but I was disappointed soundwise and the price is way over the top. Sent it back.

@PantsaBear 5 месяцев назад

Out of curiosity, why were you disappointed in the sound? And did you only use it as a DAC or Dac/Amp for headphones?

@c34webb 5 месяцев назад

What didn't you like about it?

@MoonerBros 7 месяцев назад

my mom always said not to buy all-in-one type hifi gear. Also said that always go with heavier one 😂

@Soundnews 7 месяцев назад

My mom said to never listen to strangers, but yeah, the heavier = the better. Always

@norbsi 7 месяцев назад

A pity that it has not dual mono dac chips

@Soundnews 7 месяцев назад

4499EQ is already a quad-DAC, having separate channels for a fully differential/balanced output. 4499EX is a dual-DAC by comparison, meaning that you need two units for a fully balanced signal, but it's not the case with 4499EQ.

@justasimplefox 7 месяцев назад

The design is a statement but I struggle with it...think over time I´m getting tired of it 🤔 I prefer something classic and timeless 😊

@jimhulse1446 7 месяцев назад

BUT, where is the LINE-IN? I don't just want to listen to music from the internet with my headphones, I also want to listen to vinyl.

@one-rv2bx 4 месяца назад

I wonder if they'll bring out a similar product with line-in this year

@Zoomerland 7 месяцев назад

mqa?

@Soundnews 7 месяцев назад

Gone!

@matiaserp 7 месяцев назад

Finally dead.

@polyglosystic. 7 месяцев назад

"The unit sounds better via IIS than USB"? -- Total nonsense. Audioscience has tested this on a flagship Gustard DAC, and found absolutely no difference in resulting signals whether USB or IIS is used.

@psysword 4 месяца назад

They also said 320 kbps sounded as clear as 1440 kbps and above. Nonsense.

@Hetsu.. 2 месяца назад

🤡

@SpaceEncounter 7 месяцев назад

Unfortunately, after a lengthy 18min review you still missed THE key comparison that everybody was waiting for 😂 How does the DX9 DAC compare to the Eversolo A8???

@Soundnews 7 месяцев назад

Comparisons, comparisons...and again, comparisons. The 99% of emails that I'm usually getting (and ignoring 😆). Their features don't align, DX9 has a headphone amp and a very potent one, while DMP-A8 is also a streamer, music server and Roon endpoint. Apples vs oranges, really. However, as DAC only units, they are extremely close. DX9 felt by a hair more technical sounding (faster & more resolving), while DMP-A8 was smoother at the very top.

@SpaceEncounter 7 месяцев назад

Why did you show both device next to each other multiple times, if you don‘t want to compare the DACs? Knowing that the A8 DAC is equal to the DX9 could save me an external DAC!

@Soundnews 7 месяцев назад

@@SpaceEncounter Because, as stated multiple times, the DMP-A8 was used as the streamer for the DX9 in both a stereo and head-fi setup. I can't compare apples to oranges. They have a different feature set.

@azrecion 5 месяцев назад

@@Soundnews Let me explain: it is clear that the devices perform a slightly different range of functions, but I think I am not the only one choosing between the two, since not all these functions are needed (for example, I do not need a headphone amplifier, but I need a DAC and a good preamp, but perhaps I am also ready to replace my player if A8 sounds better to me than DX9), so the comparison in sound matters even in this case. Well, the DAC has been sorted out (thanks for the clear answer!). The question is about the preamp for the stereo system - I have heard an authoritative opinion that the A8 preamp is inferior to the rest of its part and it will be much better to use an external preamp. How would you compare the DX9 and A8 preamps?

@s7robe297 2 месяца назад

No reason to get this over an adi-2 the features are so much better

@Hetsu.. 2 месяца назад

Sound > features

@s7robe297 2 месяца назад

@@Hetsu.. if you do a double blind sound test of both of these devices and could tell the difference I’d give you everything I own. The specs and measurements are very similar so that argument is null as well.

@Hetsu.. 2 месяца назад

@@s7robe297 have fun being deaf, ignorance is bliss.

@Hetsu.. 2 месяца назад

@@s7robe297 please get your ears checked

@JosephTongret 6 месяцев назад

Your Son is likely just doing what he watches his Dad do when listening to music🤣 You should tell him not to do that at school or they'll likely send him to see the nurse!

@User_not_found_403 7 месяцев назад

Mixed feelings. I'm sure its sounds good and the tempered glass top has novelty, but the rounded edges and aesthetics turn me off. Looks like those budget chi-fi gear from Douk audio.

@lev_anni 6 месяцев назад

I hate rounded endes, I just hate so much I'd give this thing to someone else if I had one

@Soundnews 6 месяцев назад

Replace hate with love, you'll de surprised how much it will change you.

@stijnvanderlooy5311 7 месяцев назад

Pff, topping... Again a new model.

@milesv5352 3 месяца назад

Chi fi?….cant do it

@dingskydongsky 5 месяцев назад

I2S sounds incoherent, noisy and most of all shitty

@psysword 5 месяцев назад

What are you connecting it to?

@dingskydongsky 5 месяцев назад

@@psysword CD transport

@yttean98 7 месяцев назад

Reviewing a DAC for 18min is too tiring for me cos you have NO yardstick to measure it against, by describing how it sounds for 18min makes even less sense, a more useful review would be comparing it against a DAC with a comparable price range.

@aRc11-11 7 месяцев назад

It was far above the typical delta-sigma, anywhere near the price. He compared it with the pricey FPGA and R2R stuff, which he uses on a regular basis.