Topping DX1 - the new Budget DAC/AMP King!

[@ivanaylov303]

I listen Sennheiser HD660s with Topping DX1. Actually a beast combo.

[@FairSkys]

looking to get an amp for the Sennheiser 560s HD... Do u recommend the DX1?

[@PannyLanny]

@@FairSkys following for the same question with dt 900 pro x Also do this provide flat soundstage or a bassy soundstage?

[@Juzuf40]

@@PannyLanny I also got the same question, have you found one that goes well with the HD560s?

[@TheVipersHD]

@@Juzuf40any updates? 😢

[@t3tr1s0]

Topping DX1 + Audio Technica ATH M40X Top of the Top.

[@NFStopsnuf]

Can’t wait until you make any comparisons to the ifi uno!

[@MrAyrit]

Ifi said they’d send one. Hopefully, it’ll be here soon.

[@texasbassranger]

I gave my wife a Micca Origen for her desktop and she lost her mind over it. Now she uses the Koss KPH 30i headphones, which most audiophiles recognize as an anomoly in the headphone world. Yeah, cheaply made plastic headphones but they sound every bit as good as some two hundred dollar headphones I've owned. At any rate, I tried to upgrade her to the Zen Dac II and she slapped my hand away. She absolutely loves that little powerhouse.

[@Fiend404]

why didn't you include the schiit fulla in this comparison?

[@MrAyrit]

I don’t have one any more, but I think I’d probably take the dx1 for sound quality.

[@AdamBarron-bs6md]

i have question do you think the dx1 would have any trouble running the dt770 pros on it 250 ohm. great vid btw

[@MrAyrit]

Nah, I think you'd be fine.

[@Historyisnotwas]

excellent review! I know that it's more than twice the price, but how would this compare to the Magni+ & Modi + setup. I'm comparing the DX1 against those. It will be my first purchase of a amp and Dac. Not sure which way to go... Any thoughts? Thanks for the great straightforward - no-nonsense reviews.

[@MrAyrit]

Honestly, I’d probably take the dx1. Smoother to my ear than the Magni. Might depend on the headphone though. If you want to liven a set up, the Schiit Stack might do the trick.

[@SuperEjizz]

kinda a noob to dac/amps, but was hoping it would get rid of the static noises (especially when i move my mouse)

[@MrAyrit]

I would hope so.

[@SuperEjizz]

@@MrAyrit also heard of turning off C1E from bios could remove the static, but if the dac amp fixes it then I won't bother, unless it's still worth doing

[@SuperEjizz]

Needless to say it did and it works amazingly, but is it still normal to get a subtle pop when I go to test the windows volume ?

[@MrAyrit]

@@SuperEjizz Sorry, can't comment on that

[@KmtS9]

Thanks for the review of this! Was able to snag this for about $80, so pretty great value i think. But wanted to ask, if i connect the RCA outs to another amp (and plug in a headphone there), will the front headphone outs in the DX1 still output audio? Might be a weird question but this would be a use-case i would want. Thanks!

[@-iIIiiiiiIiiiiIIIiiIi-]

Is it better than the Fosi Audio Q4?

[@ivanquijada6354]

Good review. I have the IFI Hip DAC 2 and it broke down after two months of use, which will have better sound?

[@MrAyrit]

I had the original hip dac and thought it sounded good, but it's gain was too high for me. I think the dx1 is at least more usable. It's been too long for me to really comment on sound.

[@SomeGuy037]

any idea if the dx1 plays well with a dt 770 250 ohm?

[@MrAyrit]

I think you’d probably be fine.

[@andertube9239]

Is it better than Shanling UA5 (the sound)? Do you think it can pair nicely with Moondrop Variations?

[@MrAyrit]

I haven’t tried the ua5. I believe I had the 4, but thought it was faulty, so never reviewed it. I see no reason why it wouldn’t work well with the variations.

[@legendredux1291]

Do I even need a desktop dac amp I only listen to IEMs and my 560s I have a btr7 and no planar equipment yet

[@MrAyrit]

I’d say no

[@giorgivashakidze4805]

maybe that's a stupid question. can I let Amplifier (Brooklyn Bridge) play for 20 hours? (This is about headphones burn in)

[@MrAyrit]

I don't see why it would be a problem. A lot of people never shut off their SS amps (me included). People often let things burn in for several days (tubes are another story though).

[@FairSkys]

Should i get this dac for the sennheiser 560s? Im trying to hear more footsteps in games and have good audio...

[@MrAyrit]

I think it would be a good fit. The ifi Uno does have some eq modes that might work for you as well.

[@FairSkys]

@@MrAyrit ok i know nothing about this stuff and i just tryna hear my game audio clearly and stuff

[@Esixty]

i use xenns top iems with muse m1 dac, how much better dx1 would be? should i get it ?

[@sagar1s]

Hello, can the Topping DX1 be use with active speakers like JBL 305P MKII? Can you control their volume? Thanks.

[@godofgrains]

Hey, I was wondering a few things: how does the dx1 compare to the ifi zen air? If I’m planning to only listen to IEMs, would a dongle dac like the truthear shio (which is 35 dollars cheaper) give me about the same sound quality?

[@MrAyrit]

Sorry, I haven’t heard the zen air, but I have an ifi uno-more musical to my ear. Hard to say with the dongle. You definitely won’t need additional power. I haven’t heard anything about the shio, but truthear seems to be making some pretty good stuff.

[@bluevasquez8504]

​@@MrAyrit so between topping dx1 and ifi uno, which one would you recommend? The price here in ph is almost the same...

[@marhensa]

at this price range, you should mention Fiio K3S 2021, it provides more feature with smaller footprint.

[@danielmartin8523]

Fiio K3S 2021 measures worse and has less power.

[@haku5812]

@@danielmartin8523 can you explain please should i choose Fiio K3S 2021 or topping DX1 for iem ( sigmot em6l )

[@paulcathcart7896]

How would this compare to a dragonfly red?

[@MrAyrit]

I wasn’t a big fan of the Dragonfly-very forward. I’d take the dx1 all day long.

[@paulcathcart7896]

Thank you

[@qdtop]

would you please compare it to ifi uno

[@MrAyrit]

Indeed I will. Actually already have it filmed. Just need to edit it.

[@adityavikramsurana]

Can this dac/amp be used with studio monitor speakers (I use JBL 104-BT) or are they suitable only for headphones?

[@MrAyrit]

It’ll work with monitors.

[@julioviloria3289]

The Douk/Nobsound desktop preamps with the vacuum tubes are so much better.

[@MrAyrit]

Would you mind linking to the product? They don't really seem to be the same type of device, are they?

[@RyanWelsh-e2s]

new to headphones and amps etc. wondering if this would be good for my dt990 pro 250ohm headphones?

[@MrAyrit]

Yes, it would.

[@marksozolins3246]

Would this go good with a sundara?

[@MrAyrit]

Yeah, I think it would.

[@tdy19]

great i might get it for my sundara

[@internetpolice1166]

I'm new to all this trying to learn. I have a pair of Razer Nommo Pro speakers. They are like the Rolls Royce of the Razer brand as far as speakers go. I also want to purchase a pair of Bluetooth Focal Bathys. I know the headphones already have a DAC inside them. Do I need a DAC/amp for the speakers sake? Can I connect the BT headphones to a BT compatible DAC/amp so everything is connected into one place. If so, any suggestions? I currently have a GSX 1000 and used to have pair of Focal Celestees, but discovered I'm just not a wired guy. Now I'm a bit confused on what to do. I wanna replace the GSX 1000 as well because I purchased it used and there is a weird problem with it where it randomly makes a loud 'thump' sound out of nowhere. The same sound you get when saving settings on it, but in this case it just randomly goes off out of nowhere and scares the shit out of me. I do like have the volume wheel right in front of me though from the GSX 1000. So what equipment would you get if you were in my shoes? Thanks.

[@metalcreeper52]

Likely a dumb question since I'm new to this kind of hardware, but can this be used with a headset (In-line mic with standard headphones)?

[@MrAyrit]

Not a dumb question. It cannot. You’ll want to look at something like the Fosi K5 or Schiit Fulla.

[@metalcreeper52]

@@MrAyrit I appreciate the quick response! I'll try out the K5 and just use the splitter it comes with.

[@the_lord7968]

Can I use the dx1 with the DT 1990

[@MrAyrit]

Yeah, it would be fine.

[@therealbcain]

Will this work fine with the Beyerdynamic dt 990s?

[@MrAyrit]

I think you’ll probably be fine as long as it’s not the 600ohm.

[@MAGAMAN]

The Origen is nice, but it is failing in only a couple years. The small flimsy usb port is crap.

[@rod01]

Which is the best? Topping DX1 or CREATIVE G6X ?

[@MrAyrit]

Sorry, haven’t tried the g6x

[@julianfrancofarinas4280]

can this possibly run a sundara?

[@MrAyrit]

Yep, I think that would be just fine.

[@Adam-gh3bi]

Do you know if I'm able to use this for the ps5 without a converter? From the research I've done, the PS5 only supports UAC1 not UAC2. I dont know enough about this stuff to know which the topping dx1 is but maybe you do?

[@MrAyrit]

Sorry, I didn't have a chance to try it. I'd say buy from a seller that has a return policy so you can send it back if it doesn't do the trick.

[@gbnnvvbn]

Hello, I want to know how the combination of dx1 and Sennheiser HD600

[@MrAyrit]

I don't have the 600 anymore. I think you'd probably be okay, but really you're probably going to want some more juice for those. You might look at the Fiio K7 if you want an all in one. Or really, something with a tube like the xduoo ta10r.

[@BartoszBielecki]

Audio X6?

[@MrAyrit]

Haven’t tried it

[@guybrushtwood]

Why do you say ‘Toe-ping’ instead of ‘Top-ping’?

[@MrAyrit]

I say both, just comes out that way sometimes 🤷

[@chrisbianchi8876]

Top. Ing

[@will2073]

This dac can play hifiman Arya ?

[@MrAyrit]

The Arya might be pushing it. It’ll play it and probably get loud enough, but you certainly won’t be getting everything the Arya is capable of.

[@jvbryancaguioa2763]

im curently looking for an amp for my hd650. I have found schiit magni as a recommendation but it is not available in my country. will Dx1 suffice to provide the same power to drive the hd650, make it much more louder?

[@MrAyrit]

I think it would work okay, but might not be ideal. Is $100 your budget?

[@rayofdarth]

I don't understand, maybe I'm doing something wrong or my ears are garbage? The first thing I bought was a Fosi Audio Q4 Mini. This DAC is three times cheaper... but it sounds 3 times better. what's the joke? The Fosi Audio Q4 Mini has a fatter and more powerful sound, the bass sounds much better, you can add or subtract. at the same time, the high ones are not bad... DX1 sounds a lot simpler to me. I listened to both on the Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro (32 Ohm)

[@MrAyrit]

Always trust YOUR ears, that’s rule #1. If you’re happy, I’d say disregard anything I say that you disagree with.

[@rayofdarth]

@@MrAyrit I'm not saying I disagree with you. I'm trying to understand.. maybe I haven't reached audiophile enlightenment yet?) because I've watched a lot of reviews on dx1, everyone praises it... That's why I bought it....but I expected something else....it sounds more neutral.

[@MrAyrit]

I wish I had heard the q4 so I could comment, but I haven't, so it's really difficult for me. I did just film a review on the fosi k5 pro, which looks like it is pretty similar to the q4, but with a mic input. I feel like if I was picking and didn't need the mic input, I would still probably take the dx1, because I found it to be just a touch tighter and cleaner, but again, all this is subjective.

[@rayofdarth]

@@MrAyrit thanks. I'm just starting to learn the charms of DACs.)

[@FoxyPaulBlart]

Toe Ping

[@sandychow94]

vs fiio k3s

[@mikepxg6406]

The reason you dont like them is you cant Pronounce Topping... you say Topeing its actualy Topping like Top Hat

[@steven2809]

Who on earth says 'toe-ping'...? 🤣

[@MrAyrit]

I guess you know one person does!

[@simplymahbi2251]

Would you recommend it for LETSHUOER S12 PRO ?