Topping E50 - a small DAC that could

00:00 About E50
01:38 Connectivity
03:21 Features
05:12 Power Supply
07:02 Sound
10:17 Comparisons (Loxjie D30, Topping D30 Pro, SMSL SU-8s, D70s)
19:59 Conclusion

Test system:
Topping D30 Pro
Topping A30 Pro
Headphones:

Denafrips Ares II DAC
Hegel H90 Integrated Amp

#hifi #audiophile #dac #hifi

[iiWiReviews]

Guys, I am truly sorry for linking to 9V iFi power supplies below the video instead of the correct 5V ones. I was tired while finishing up the description late that evening and I didn't realize my mistake until the viewer @MrSpotface wrote me about it. Links are now corrected, but you have my sincerest apology and a promise to double-check everything so this kind of mistake never happens again.

[andreacabrini]

This is a really great review. Comparisons and sound description are priceless. Very useful, very interesting. Great job

[arena_rock_man]

Love to see this pitted against the $249 Geshelli Labs J2.

[dilbyjones]

This review format is perfect just perfect.

[diemotta]

Great review. How it compares against khadas Tone 2 Pro in balanced DAC mode in therms of soundstage, Thanks.

[stephencosta]

👍👍👏🏻👏🏻💪💪💋❤️
Another fantastic review for English not being your native language you speak so eloquently about sound music you are my favorite reviewer it looks like you have been doing this for many years well done congratulations I love watching your videos so informative because of you I’ve purchased a topping the D70S and I absolutely love it my cousin has a $1400 dac and both of us prefer the topping D70S

[deluxesofa]

Would love to see you review the geshelli j2 dac

[proffessasvids]

Lovely review dude! I was wondering if you could review the xduoo xa-10 dac/headphone amp? It would be lovely to hear your thoughts xx

[garnetlewis]

Very clear, logical DAC comparisons, helped me a lot in terms of sound to expect from several I've been interested in.

[kingkongz]

Thanks for your good review and thank you for making clear what's happening with MQA.

[Kevinb]

This is the first dac I’ve ever owned and could not believe how much better the music sounds.

[tordamsleth]

Hi, I have a Topping P50 linear power supply which is perfect for the E50 dac. If I use this combination with trs balanced cables on my stereo, would this be very different from the E70 or E70 velvet? Regards Tor Damsleth.

[nunofernandes]

I had an E30 and was thinking about the E50 but I also wanted Bluetooth and headphone amp in one box. So I ended up buying a Cambridge Dacmagic 200m for €450 and I'm very happy with it. Also has ESS dac chips, sounds great, the headphone output is good and Aptx BT does a good job. It would be nice to watch your review of the Dacmagic.

[lwdp]

Took me P50, Topping’s power supply to a friend’s house. He’s running his speakers with a $25. dollar dac. Switching from a wall wart to the P50 immediately improved the sound by a lot. It even sounded a bit louder or dynamic and clearer. Maybe the crappier the dac the better the improvement. It also improved my E30 and E50 too. I’m sure a better switching supply would help, I’ve tried a few and batteries too. But if you’re listening to audio gear worthy of an E50 another $155. Can. is a no brainer.

[bengan]

Thank you for a clear and pedagogic review. Keep up the good work!

[odannyblueso]

I already bought my Topping E50 after watching this review
So HAPPY, its A VERY GOOD DAC!!! Thank you for this review.
Having no bluetooth functionality I am planning to buy a bluetooth receiver. I have 2 options.
1. Ifi zen dac blue (I watched your review)
2. Topping BC3 LDAC bluetooth receiver
(or Maybe you have a recommendation)
Result I am looking for is something livelier dynamic /analytical
Which one do you think will give that kind of result?
Can you make a video comparing the 2 bluetooth receiver?

[soulshinobi]

The channel Passion for Sound says that the larger (2.4A I think) Apple power bricks are pretty clean switching power supplies, would love for you to try and hear your thoughts.

[khalid]

It's becoming quite frustrating with all these new Topping offerings. The S, the pro, the D series, the E series. They keep pumping new products all the time. I think they are shooting themselves in the foot by practically saying that their products are not future-proof. They are only good for 6 to 12 months, at which point you would have to buy the new thing. So basically, this is not a $270 unit. Buying into Topping means you have to pay $270 every year.

[DistroUser]

I bought the Topping E50 and compared it to my Schiit Modi Multibit, the Schiiit wins hands down! The tonality and texture of the of the Schiit is fleshed out which gives it more musicality and realism. The E50 may win in dynamics and bass slam but beyond that it sounds flat and 2 dimensional. My two cents!

[soulshinobi]

Would be interested in how this compares to Schiit products in a similar price range.