Topping D50 III

Topping

Topping D50 III

~$229

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A feature-packed balanced DAC that stands out for its hardware-based 10-band Parametric EQ (PEQ). This allows you to tune your system or correct room modes directly on the DAC, regardless of the source. It uses dual ES9039Q2M chips for pristine performance.

Specifications

ChipsetDual ESS ES9039Q2M

InputsUSB-C, Optical, Coaxial, Bluetooth 5.1 (LDAC)

OutputsRCA, TRS Balanced

Features10-Band PEQ (Hardware), Bluetooth Remote, 5V Output Mode

Things to Know

⚠The PEQ software requires a Windows PC to configure initially.
⚠TRS balanced outputs require adapter cables to connect to standard XLR amps.
⚠The joystick control on the front is tiny and can feel fiddly.

Reviews

“There’s very little for me to criticize here, the Topping D50 III does what it says and then some.”
— audioreviews

“Folks, this is a momentous event. The era of state of the art DACs with equalization is upon us! And at incredibly reasonable price.”
— AudioScienceReview (amirm)

Video Review

▶Passion for SoundYouTube

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