Topping E30 review - the long-awaited successor

00:00 Introduction, build, Features...
05:12 Sound Quality and comparisons
14:19 Conclusion

Listening setup:

DACs: Burson Playmate, Fiio K5 pro, Dragonfly Black
Headphone amps: Schiit Magni 3, Fiio K5 pro
Integrated Amplifier: Cyrus 8vs2
Speakers: KEF LS50
Headphones: HiFiMAN HE-4xx, Takstar Pro 82

#hifi #audiophile #dac #headphones #preamp

[terryhkleung]

Great review especially the parts comparing to other gears

[bestofxqcL]

starting to save up for topping e30, schiit magni 3+, and dt990 600 ohms. cant wait :)

[yus]

Hi again sir
Just to tell you when I saw your review of the D30 I was convinced and I got it after that and you are true to your words about the D30.

Now that after I watch this review of the E30. I ordered it and yes it’s amazing than the D30 👍👍👍

I don’t what next I will buy after watching your review and I truly enjoy watching your works. Keep it up pls.

Many thanks from Singapore. 😊

[futureforward]

The audiophile world continues to bring "hi"- priced- "fi" quality closer to the 100-500 range for all tech components of the audio system... this dac at $130 and a $250-450 crown xls series amplifier will give comparable quality signal to any speakers well into the $3000 price range. what a great time to be in this space

[uhugvjkbkjh]

Wish topping did a network streamer dac like this

[wemustgo]

How does it compare to Schiit Modi 3 soundwise? Thanks

[Yiannis]

Good review! I very much like that you referred to what music you played through this and what you found out. We need more of such references.

[pepe]

Perfect review as usually. It looks Topping E30 is a top-notch DAC.

If you could compare it with Loxjie D10, what would be the result?
Thank you.

I very appreciate your precise work.
Greetings from the Czech rep.!

[stanmarsh]

after ordering it and listening to it a bit, I must say, I am a bit dissapointed. From what I hear, (I know this is subjective, so IMO) it does bring nice separation is vocals, has somekind of wide soundstage (but not fantastic), but it does have somekind of curtain in front of the sound. It might be my crappy phone charger, I will have to try it out with others. Nonetheless this not somekind of critic towards your review, because that in itself is on point, detailed, loved it. Just I don't find it a dealbreaker.

[andyenmitubo]

I purchased one to replace my oldish Arcam rDAC after seeing so many positive reviews, but no comparison between them.. I'll be keeping the Arcam and the topping goes to Marketplace..

[dukenevr]

I have one of these feeding my two channel stereo powered by a nice Yamaha A-S1200 amp. For the money this is a very good DAC. If it wasn't, it would sound like crap on my system, which is quite detailed and revealing. I may upgrade to a spiffier DAC down the road for an even more in depth sound stage (the Schiit Bifrost has my eye) but this inexpensive E30 and proper speaker placement suffices nicely for now. The E30 is not harsh or fatiguing at high volume levels either.

I am not an audiophile, but most definitely am an audio enthusiast, and in my opinion the E30 gives you smooth and quite detailed sound. While it may not be the last word in DACs, the E30 does not cost 2 grand either. I am duly impressed that you were impressed that the E30 sounded good through your highly detailed KEF speakers. Those babies will highlight any weaknesses for sure.

Do not use the E30 in Preamp mode though, it sounds like crap run that way. Run it in DAC mode. If you can adjust the volume level with the remote (a great thing to have by the way!) you are in Preamp mode. Hold down the power sensor for a few seconds and it will switch over to DAC. Also, use a decent separate power supply, no not use a phone charger with the USB cord or worse yet plugging it into a laptop to power it, that helps the E30 deliver it's best.

[joeygonzo]

Chassis is pronounced as cha see. S at the end is silent . Great review.

[CB-botm]

I am trying to find some very high quality audio sample that I can use to test this DAC. This is my first DAC and I have a 'beginner audiophile' set up. If anyone can provide a link to any free, downloadable sample, it would be much appreciated.

[keithwoollen]

This won’t work with my Audiolab cdt6000 using coax or optical keeps cutting out its been a waste of money for me.

[Locutuss]

Have you heard a better DAC than the E30? Even if I had to put in more money

[Mladenac]

Uspoređivao sam s TEAC UD 301, i nisam još primijetio razliku. Za te novce ovaj DAC je odličan.

[yuriyname]

Hello!
Would it be better than this DAC to see a creative x-fi hd sound card? I need to bundle a PC and an amplifier

[martinobarranca]

Thanks for the review, I ordered it today on Amazon. Could you recommend a good power supply for it. Thanks Sir

[meerajsarkar]

Kindly do a review of smsl Sanskrit 10th mkll and do comparison with Topping E30 ..Thanks and regards

[Mladenac]

Nova igracka je stigla, primijetim razliku u odnosu na zvucnu karticu iz racunala. I primijetim bolji zvuk od starog CD playera (Onkyo Dx-6720)