GSS61
Super Member
They can be purchased on Amazon.de https://www.amazon.de/TOPPING-koaxi...coding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=TM062HQAG2Q30FYYJ1AB
Can you buy from Amazon Deutschland?
$99 Topping D30 ( DSD ) DAC + A30
- Thread starter Poultrygeist
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Can you buy from Amazon Deutschland?
Karl vd Berg
Super Member
Nice!
Will order it then this weekend!
Will order it then this weekend!
Poultrygeist
Lunatic Member
One owner who has the D30 and SMSL M8 ( which cost twice as much ) said he could tell no difference between the two.
PAGS
Super Member
I'll be comparing the D30 to the SMSL Sanskrit this weekend. I'll probably "burn in" (if there is such a thing for a DAC) the D30 for a little while first.
Poultrygeist
Lunatic Member
Mass drop ended on the D30 but now it's back on for $85 with free shipping.
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/toppin...57449.373984327091883566375675&referer=ZU39SC
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/toppin...57449.373984327091883566375675&referer=ZU39SC
Poultrygeist
Lunatic Member
So what's your opinion?
PAGS
Super Member
Did an "A-B" comparison with an SMSL Sanskrit 6 yesterday - Spotify Premium through Chromecast Audio (320 kbps), Line Magnetic 211IA integrated tube amp, Tekton Lore speakers. Try as I might, I couldn't tell the difference. Both sounded really good.
Will try Redbook this coming weekend.
GSS61
Super Member
Another low cost DAC that I own with very pleasing sound quality is the FX-Audio DAC-X6.
It handles PCM up to 24/96 via USB with no driver required, and up to 24/192 using coax or optical.
If you don't need DSD bitstreaming capability, for only $65 it sounds great.
https://www.amazon.com/FX-Audio-Optical-Coaxial-Amplifier/dp/B01HERNVFM?ref_=nav_signin&
It handles PCM up to 24/96 via USB with no driver required, and up to 24/192 using coax or optical.
If you don't need DSD bitstreaming capability, for only $65 it sounds great.
https://www.amazon.com/FX-Audio-Optical-Coaxial-Amplifier/dp/B01HERNVFM?ref_=nav_signin&
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Question for the followers of this thread: Not being the most knowledgeable on the subject, I have to ask; is there software that updates my USB port or something that must be done internally to my PC (MS Surface, Win 7.0) to transfer data? I've been using a V-DAC on loan from a friend and now I am trying to swap it out for the Topping D20. V-DAC works, Topping doesn't yet the pc recognizes that the D20 is present, just no output. Yes, the switch is thrown to the USB position. Thanks for reading.
willyrover
Super Member
Probably just need to go into the audio settings on your computer and select USB DAC as your output device. At least that's all that was needed with my D20 and Mac computers.
PAGS
Super Member
The SMSL Sanskrit came with a mini-disc labeled "DSD." Typical of Chi-Fi, however, no instructions. Presumably, the disc includes DSD drivers. I don't have DSD files on my computer, so I haven't messed with it.
No disc with the Topping DAC, but the case of the device has DSD printed on it.
No disc with the Topping DAC, but the case of the device has DSD printed on it.
Good idea. I checked and the output is directed to a USB Audio DAC with the V-DAC connected. As soon as I switch to the D20 the USB Audio DAC connection is removed as an option and High Definition Audio Device defaulted to. That's what made me think that there may be a driver required. Thanks!
I have no DSD files in my library either. Right, no disc with the D20.
GSS61
Super Member
Here's the link to download the Topping D30 manual, drivers and configuration guides for foobar and JRiver
https://www.dropbox.com/s/shlpl3wfujzxxf3/D30 Manual and Driver.zip?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/shlpl3wfujzxxf3/D30 Manual and Driver.zip?dl=0
Poultrygeist
Lunatic Member
If you sign up and ask to be notified of the drop you'll get it.
Poultrygeist
Lunatic Member
The $100 includes the headphone amp but if you don't want it the D30 is still $85.
GSS61
Super Member
I thought that was the deal, too (which would be amazing)...
However, after checking into it more carefully it's $99.99 for the D30 alone, add $85 for the D30 plus the A30 headphone amp ($184.99 total for the combo), or you can get the A30 headphone amp by itself for $84.99
Still, it's a good deal and certainly less than you can these for on Amazon or elsewhere...
Poultrygeist
Lunatic Member
The price hasn't changed. You can't see the drop unless you're signed up.
GSS61
Super Member
I am signed up with Massdrop and can see the prices to join the drop (purchase)...
The $99.99 base price is for the D30 DAC only. You have to add $85 to get both the D30 and the A30.
The way they have the drop titled and laid out does make it look like you get both for $99.99, but that is not the case.
"Note: The items on this drop are available separately or as a set. At checkout, choose the D30 DAC (base price), the A30 headphone amp (- $15), or both (+ $85). The A30 has a 110V or 220V selection at checkout. The D30 comes with a 110V/220V switching power supply; for D30, a US or EU cable will be chosen based on your location."
The $99.99 base price is for the D30 DAC only. You have to add $85 to get both the D30 and the A30.
The way they have the drop titled and laid out does make it look like you get both for $99.99, but that is not the case.
"Note: The items on this drop are available separately or as a set. At checkout, choose the D30 DAC (base price), the A30 headphone amp (- $15), or both (+ $85). The A30 has a 110V or 220V selection at checkout. The D30 comes with a 110V/220V switching power supply; for D30, a US or EU cable will be chosen based on your location."
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This was the missing piece of the puzzle! Thanks GSS61! It was a stunning difference in sound when I hooked up my friend's V-DAC and now, the D30 blew it out of the water. Thanks again for kicking it up a level.
