Topping E30: Excellent Starter DAC with Lots of Features
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- Опубліковано 8 сер 2021
- The Topping E30 is an excellent starter DAC with loads of features including a front panel display, pre-amp, and remote control. In this video, we compare it to the Schiit Modi 3.
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The E30 kicks ass over my old Logitech Transporter ($2000 original price tag). Even the soundstage is wider. So it's more than a starter DAC for me. :)
Great review, spot on. Considering buying this second hand.
Is the setup -Kefs -Reisong a10-Topping e30-streaming through music files/tv? Do you suggest the Wiim Pro as a good addition to that chain? Great music selection as always!
Thanks! Yes, that's the setup. I've heard good things about the Wiim Pro, but haven't tried it so can't say for sure.
Great review! Did you use the E30 with your tube amp? I was wondering how it would pair with a low wattage tube integrated amp. Keep up the good work!👍
Thanks! Yes, I've used the E30 with the tube amp quite a bit and I think it pairs very well.
@@nadiraudio thats good to hear! Still debating on which dac to get. There are alot of good affordable dacs in the market at the moment. What would be a good step up from the E30 to pair with my klipsch rp600m 1st gen? Thanks in advance.
So far I've just been experimenting with entry level DACs, but I'm hoping to upgrade later this year. Possibly a Denafrips Ares II or one of the more expensive Topping DACs. Whatever I choose, I'll make a video about it. :-)
@@nadiraudio yeah, i think once i get my hands on the Ares II ill be good for a very long time. Which do you think sounds better, the schiit modi 3+ or the E30? I found a brand new modi 3+ for sale locally.
Have you tested S/PDIF and optical input.Seems like people are having issues (intermittent dropouts) with these since Topping swapped reviever chipset from AKM to Cirrus Logic !
Yes, I've been using all of the inputs and haven't had any dropout issues so far. If I encounter a problem, though, I'll post another comment here.
Hey Nadir. I just bought the Topping E30 lite, i’ve been trying to get this to work with no success. I thought that Dac were just for laptops until i seen ur video. I’m using an ipad as my player going into a marantz SR-4023 with i have a ADC EQ and a Yamaha MX-600 u main amp. If you happen to see what i wrote any advice would much be appreciated cheers.
Yes, you should be able to connect your iPad to the E30 lite, then the E30 into your amp. You'll need an adapter cable, though. For a Lightening iPad, you'll need the Lightening to USB camera adapter. If your iPad is USB-C, you can use a USB-C to USB cable.
@@nadiraudio Thanks man
Has anyone tried this with active speakers (Edifier)?
Hello, I am currently using my vintage Marantz as a pre-amp, connected to an Emotiva amplifier. Planning on getting the Topping as a DAC. Do you think i should also use it as a pre amp, or leave it the way I have it now? I also have a turntable playing thru the Marantz
I would try it out both ways and see which one you like better. I suspect the biggest difference will be a smaller soundstage and less precise imaging on the vintage pre-amp, but it also depends on what speakers you'll be using.
What is your amp?
I have Cambridge magic 100+ marantz pm 6006 + Dali oberon 3. I want to buy Topping e30. It is upgrade? Please tell me. Thank you.
I haven't tried the Cambridge DacMagic, so I can't really say. If I pick one up at some point, I'll do a comparison with the e30.