Topping DX3 Pro+ DAC/Amp Review - A Tiny Powerhouse!

The Topping DX3 Pro+ provides a ridiculous amount of features in a tiny chassis. With LDAC capable Bluetooth, 1800mw at 32 ohms for headphones, a USB DAC, the ability and the ability to connect multiple sources, you'd be hard pressed to find a more capable DAC in this price range.

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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro, Features, and Setup
08:47 - Headphone Sound Quality
12:07 - Speaker Sound Quality
15:07 - Final Thoughts

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[JustLearning]

Just got this product today. Your video helped to clear up how to get into the menu and modes with and without the remote. Really enjoying the DX3 Pro+.

[chaddowney]

It's amazing. I use this with my Beyerdynamics DT 900 X headphones and it rocks for gaming and music listening. Endgame for now for me.

[earlteigrob]

Great Review!!! I used to have a $2500 DAC with a $5000 preamp. I bought the Topping D30 Pro for $420 and thought is sounded just as good or better. I drive a Bryston 4b3 and good speakers and the sound is fantastic. Topping makes very good products for an excellent price.

[vc]

Thank you for mentioning that the volume control knob 'also' adjusts the RCA outputs on the rear panel. Plus the description of the modes that prohibit the adjustment. That is great information to know.

[jrockofages]

Great job. Mine is on the way. Hoping to also use this as link to my computer to nake digital copies of record vinyl

[jodysmyers]

Hey thanks for the great instructions! Have been guessing on the settings, wondering how I got where ;) I've been trying to figure out the exact controls, and the manual is not for the layman... The DX3Pro+ is awesome, and I've been running it through USB for about 16 months now, and LOVE it, very practical and sounds wonderful. My USB out gave up the ghost though, just stopped working. Topping tech help simply advised to update the driver and try a different USB cable, but neither worked. Ordered an optical cable, and thank goodness that works great. Thank you again for a short, informative video!!!

[thomasmleahy]

Very useful info on settings without the remote as I think one of my neighbor's dogs took it and fell in love with it, in which case I'm not sure I'd want it back, as it's probably non functional from all the drool.
Thank you for the video, many long term audionuts are gaining info from folks like you as we've found the major print mags are totally unreliable and nothing but boosters for unrealistic overpriced audio jewelry. The qualities necessary for actual great performance are now being discovered in products like Topping, and (shh, don't let the cat out of the bag) vintage 70s and 80s
receivers that still kick azz.
TTFN

[xPenitentOne]

Always good to see how much knowledge you have, and how good you can explain what you mean with certain words. Love it! Also, the headset stand, I can't wait to get that one lol!

[pillypdx]

Incredible video as always, you might be my favorite reviewer on youtube. Would love to see you review the SMSL C200 as well! Very similar to topping dx3 pro plus but it has UAC1 support so it should work with PS5/switch. Great alternative to schiit hel.

Also still would love to see that 6xx/560s review! Your sundara and edition xs reviews were top tier.

[ugga]

Topping products are great. Nice review as always!

[Simon_Hawkshaw]

Great review as always. Much appreciated

[hexen]

I purchased Topping DX3 Pro Plus I decide to upgrade power wart to low noise version. Decide on iFi Audio Power 15v version 1. Great price at $C60.00 from Amazon when adapter arrived check the voltage an polarity is fine. For some reason wont turn on does any one have same issue option upgrade PS .

[ScrewFearMe]

I wonder how well it sounds with the Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro 250ohm I have.

[jayl]

Many thanks for another great review. Presumably there is a bundled USB cable for connecting headphones to the unit?

[laika]

I'm at 11:00 hoping you'll explain the volume knob long press

[EggoEspada]

The Dx3Pro+ has been pairing great with my HD6XX but has had issues with the Timeless AE. The volume and clarity are questionable when paired together, which is weird since the Timeless AE has a low impedance. I did look it up and apparently I'm not the only one experiencing that, specifically with the Dx3Pro+ and Timeless AE together.

[pauliusmatonis]

I read it had problems with macbook M1 devices. Maybe you know if this was solved with M2? Thanks!

[skwirl]

I’m a this still your pick for $200 for gaming only or is there something else you’d choose now that it’s a year later?
Also, aside from power, how does the fiio k11 compare for gaming?
Is the difference between this or something else and the k11 worth the extra money?
I hope u see this.
Thanks in advance!

[mickael]

Surprised to see you cover this one. 👍👍 Love your content.
I bought this dac/amp a few months ago.
I returned it for the SMSL C-200 mostly due to the latter being compatible with Playstation hardware. It offers both USB functionalities.
Also, there's an option for optical. a setting from 1-9. random audio dropouts or jitter, when set to 9 (whatever that means) it disappears on the SMSL. Unfortunately, I had a ton of it on this Topping.
I'm curious, aren't these 2 companies owned by the same company?

Unless I'm missing something.. aren't these dacs virtually identical otherwise?
I know if anyone knows, it'd be you. 👌

[aszszsdascszcszzszszszzs]

Hi! I'm looking to buy the DX3 PRO+ but I'm just wondering if would work with the GoXLR audio interface and DT 7070 Pro headphones? Would it be via optical cable maybe?