Topping hits new DAC heights

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00:00 About D90 III Sabre
03:03 Sound
08:07 vs Topping D70 Pro Octo
10:13 vs SMSL SU-10
12:47 vs Geshelli Labs J2S
17:02 How to choose
18:18 Conclusion

Room test system:
Eversolo DMP-A8, Allo DigiOne Signature

Head-Fi:

#hifi #audiophile #dac #stereo

[rfsanjurjo]

Under the video it says "1 hour ago", is it still the "New Topping flagship" as the thumbnail says?

[quma]

Nobody can describe sound as vividly as you 😀

[tillaard]

Thanks again for this splendid review.
How would you compare the D90iii sabre to the D70 pro sabre?

[piotrbiedowicz]

This channel deservs 1 mln subscribers👍👍👍

[gfsanches]

Great review. Please review SMSL SU-X. Thank you.

[InTheShadowOfWhatCome]

How does the d90 lll holds up against the aune s9c pro as a dac?

[tillaard]

Thank you! You make things sooo clear 👍

[yeghigmikaelian]

keep it up brother, like everyone else in the comments the efforts you put is very appreciated. keeping it 100% real and honest.

[pavlo]

How about comparing these to the Denafrips Ares 12?

[MrWkendwarrior]

Best review of any DAC or DAC comparisons…none of the tech data, just real world “this is what it SOUNDS like”.
DACS are not all created equal. As u said….they can differ in tonality, timber, speaker type and placement, and your personal music taste. This…is where your review really shines! You objectively describe all these tier type DACs in words we can relate to. Thank u! Keep up the great work!

[shipsahoy]

The "allure" of Gesheli J2S DAC's is their customization capability, cosmetically & technically, and their additional digital inputs. They "should" be able edge out their competition with costly add on components, the sparkos op amps in particular, which, by the way, although more expensive than the garden variety op amps manufacturers usually use that only cost pennies on the dollar, should not be costing what they are; it's a matter of demand due to a noticable improvement. The takeaway here is that the transimpedance amplifier of a DAC carries a lot of weight in the overall recipe.

[tablesoup]

I find the topping DACs to be congested and nasal. They have good soundstage but terrible space between the sounds.

[test]

Thanks for such a thorough review and comparison. It helps in narrowing my purchase decision!

[No_Limits_]

I am saving every song info, that iiwi mentions. For my listening pleasure, it never failed me yet. 👍👍👍

[jhnpennington]

Did you manage to compare against an E70 velvet? Love the channel, btw.

[seanchong]

Would it be worth to replace D70 pro to D90 pro? The score on your platform on D70 pro is almost full score. How about this D90 III.

[doogee]

I really get your descriptions of sound, Great channel, Thanks.

[harryhoplite]

Another excellent review!! Thanks for the wonderful comparisons. I hope the SMSL SU-X is next. When you say that the other DACs have lusher and fuller sound, that might be indicating distortion? The "etched" sound from the Topping might be the true reproduction of the original music. I hope my comments don't start a war🤣

[robertsarbinowski]

I just love you reviews, i can feel your passion for that and you have this power to bring ewerybody in a 3D dimension of sound. Like always, just Great! :D <3

[pavlo]

If I have a Denafrips Ares 2, is it worth upgrading to the Area 12? I have MartinLogan Classic ESL 9 speakers.