Topping - A90 Discrete

Desktop Headphone Amplifier + Pre-Amp

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1. What is a Pre-Order product?
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In case you receive the Topping - A90 Discrete with a manufacturing defect, please raise a return request within 7 days of delivery.

However, if you receive an incorrect / damaged / different product or one with missing accessories, please raise a return request within 24 hours of delivery. In case you receive a product with a missing, incorrect, or faulty accessory, you will be given a replacement accessory instead of the entire product.

Please make sure that the product is in the original packaging with all the accessories it came with. We'll also need an unboxing video and images of the parcel to investigate about the discrepancy. You may be asked to share images of the product and the packaging received for us to determine the damage or defect prior to approving the return request. The free replacement will be shipped only once the original order is returned.

A replacement will be issued only if:

- It is found to be defective
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- The product is not different from what was shipped to you
- The product is returned in original condition (with brand’s/manufacturer's box, MRP tag intact, user manual, warranty card and all the accessories therein)

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Warranty & Services

Don't sweat it, this Topping - A90 Discrete comes with a 1 Year warranty on the Amp/DAC and 6 months on the battery from TOPPING that covers manufacturing defects. All products featured on Headphone Zone are backed by an original manufacturer's warranty.

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Why Topping is Special

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Designed in China

🎖️ Established & Reputed

Trust us, our reputation speaks for itself 🏆!


I believe that when a brand has decades of proven excellence, you can invest with confidence knowing your purchase is backed by years of audio engineering expertise. These products come from manufacturers with extensive histories of innovation and unwavering commitment to sonic excellence. Think of them like luxury watch brands - their reputation has been earned through decades of consistent quality and innovation.


With their extensive history of innovation and countless satisfied customers worldwide, you can be confident your investment is backed by proven audio engineering expertise and industry leadership 📈.


When you see "🎖️ Established & Reputed" products, expect time-tested excellence from manufacturers who've consistently demonstrated mastery in audio engineering for generations.

🙌🏻 Revered by Audiophiles

Audiophiles can be really picky 😤, and if the audiophile community says something sounds good, you can bet it's exceptional! I believe that earning audiophile reverence is like getting a standing ovation from music critics - it doesn't happen unless you've truly achieved something special. This audio gear has earned widespread acclaim from audiophiles worldwide, a community renowned for exacting standards and unwavering commitment to high-fidelity reproduction.


These discerning enthusiasts particularly value its extraordinary precision in sound reproduction and remarkable capability to create thoroughly immersive listening experiences. The audiophile community's endorsement carries significant weight because of their extensive experience with high-end equipment 🏆.


When you see "🙌🏻 Revered by Audiophiles" products, expect audiophile-grade excellence that satisfies even the most demanding listeners and consistently exceeds the highest standards.

🌟 Specialist

A masterpiece from experts who know audio inside and out 🔧!


I tend to describe specialist manufacturers as "audio artisans" who focus exclusively on perfecting specific categories of equipment. These products are meticulously crafted by dedicated experts who possess deep knowledge of sound reproduction, ensuring every technical aspect is refined to perfection. Think of them like master craftsmen who spend their entire careers perfecting one specific skill - their focused expertise shows in every detail.


These dedicated experts bring years of specialised knowledge to the design process, resulting in products that consistently achieve exceptional performance standards through focused engineering excellence 🎯.


When you see "🌟 Specialist" products, expect focused expertise from manufacturers who dedicate their entire efforts to perfecting specific audio equipment categories.

Why we love this DAC/Amp

💎 Premium Economy

Sensible spending meets sophisticated quality in perfect harmony 💫.


I tend to describe premium economy products as finding that sweet spot where exceptional value meets refined performance. Think of it like business class comfort at economy prices - you're getting significantly more than what you paid for. These headphones deliver a refined listening experience that rivals more expensive alternatives, making them an intelligent choice for discerning listeners who appreciate both value and excellence.


This thoughtfully curated selection demonstrates our commitment to bringing you outstanding sound quality and robust construction without requiring a significant financial investment. Each product has been meticulously evaluated to ensure it delivers performance characteristics typically associated with higher price brackets.


When you see "💎 Premium Economy" products, expect refined audio experiences that bridge the gap between entry-level and high-end offerings, delivering impressive clarity and features at accessible price points.


🦈 Serious Audiophiles Only

For those who have ventured deep into high-fidelity audio 🎯, the pursuit of sonic excellence becomes an endless journey of discovery and refinement. I believe that serious audiophiles demand equipment that can satisfy the most exacting standards and deliver performance that pushes boundaries. These products represent the pinnacle of acoustic engineering, incorporating advanced technologies and meticulous craftsmanship that enable them to reproduce music with utmost fidelity.


Each product has undergone rigorous evaluation to ensure it delivers exceptional performance that discerning listeners demand, from precise frequency response to impeccable detail retrieval and sophisticated sound staging. These devices incorporate premium components and engineering excellence that justify their position at the apex of audio performance.


When you encounter "🦈 Serious Audiophiles Only" products, expect uncompromising performance that satisfies the most demanding requirements and elevates critical listening to new heights.

🧑🏼‍🤝‍🧑🏼 Cult Following

Cause some things just demand dedication 💫!


I believe that when passionate audio enthusiasts consistently praise something, you know it's genuinely special. This exceptional audio gear has cultivated a devoted and passionate fanbase that recognises its extraordinary qualities and consistently celebrates its outstanding performance. Think of it like that hidden gem restaurant that doesn't advertise but always has a line of people who know something amazing. These products have earned legendary status through years of delivering experiences that resonate deeply with audio connoisseurs.


These selections have earned their legendary status through consistent delivery of exceptional experiences, creating a community of enthusiasts who understand something truly distinctive. The passionate community endorsement carries significant weight because it comes from real-world experience and genuine appreciation 🎯.


When you see "🧑🏼‍🤝‍🧑🏼 Cult Following" products, expect to join an exclusive community of passionate enthusiasts who've discovered something that consistently exceeds expectations.

💙 Our Team's Favourite

Cause after all, we are audiophiles first 🎧!


In my experience, when our entire team gets excited about something, you know it's genuinely exceptional. This audio gear has captured the hearts and minds of our seasoned experts, distinguishing itself as a standout favourite among people who test hundreds of products every year. Think of it like getting a unanimous recommendation from a panel of audio critics - when everyone agrees, you pay attention.


These selections have not only met but exceeded our rigorous standards, earning enthusiastic endorsement from our audio specialists who've tested everything from budget options to flagship models. When you choose these products, you're selecting gear that has been thoroughly vetted and passionately embraced by genuine experts 🏆.


When you choose "💙 Our Team's Favourite" products, expect expertly vetted excellence backed by genuine enthusiasm from people who live and breathe audio every day.

🏠 For Audiophiles at Home

I’ve always loved the ritual of coming home, settling into my favourite chair, and firing up a dedicated setup. Gear labelled For Audiophiles at Home is made for those moments — when you can really sit back and appreciate music in its purest form 🛋️. These products tend to be more powerful, larger, and often require wall power — perfect for a stationary rig.


Here’s the trade-off: these setups often involve external DACs, amps, or full-size headphones, which means more space, more power, but also more immersive listening. They shine when used in quiet environments, where detail, depth, and dynamics can truly be appreciated.


When you see '🏠 For Audiophiles at Home' products, expect: exceptional fidelity, stronger output, and the kind of soundstage that makes you never want to leave your listening chair.

🔗 Connect With Cable

In my experience, there’s still nothing like the dependability of a wired connection when it comes to audio 🎧. I love describing it as the direct flight of music — no delays, no turbulence. When a product says “Connect with Cable,” it means you’re getting the most reliable signal path, with zero wireless compression and minimal interference.


Here’s what’s actually happening: a physical cable transmits uncompressed analog or digital signals directly from your source to your gear. This results in lower latency, no signal drops, and consistently better sound — especially when paired with a good DAC or amp. It’s ideal for critical listening, gaming, and professional use. The trade-off? You’re tethered — but for a lot of audiophiles, that’s a small price to pay for sonic purity.


When you see '🔗 Connect With Cable' products, expect: pure, uninterrupted sound quality that lets your gear perform at its full potential — perfect for focused, high-fidelity listening.

Why it Sounds Amazing

🚀 Power Output

I like to think of power output in audio gear like engine horsepower, it determines how much muscle your setup really has 💪. Whether you’re trying to drive a pair of power-hungry planar headphones or just want headroom for dynamic peaks, power output is the spec you want to check first.


Technically, it refers to the amount of electrical power (measured in mW or Watts) an amp or DAC/Amp combo can deliver to your headphones. More power means better control, improved dynamics, and the ability to handle demanding gear without distortion. But more isn’t always better, too much power with sensitive IEMs can introduce hiss or harshness.


When you see '🚀 Power Output' products, expect: strong driving capability, better dynamics, and optimal performance with headphones that need serious juice to shine.


⚖️ Balanced Output

I often say balanced output is like using both hands to carry something heavy — it distributes power evenly and keeps things stable. In audio gear, balanced output helps reduce unwanted noise and interference, especially over longer cables. Think of it as a cleaner, more efficient way to transmit your music, ideal for anyone using high-end DACs, amps, or studio-grade headphones 🎧. You’ll typically find it on gear with XLR or 4.4mm connectors, and it's a must-have if you’re chasing that ultra-clean signal path.


Here’s what’s actually happening: a balanced output uses two separate signals, one inverted, so when interference is picked up along the cable, it gets cancelled out when the signals are recombined. The result? Cleaner audio, better dynamic range, and more power output — especially when paired with balanced headphones. The trade-off? You’ll need gear that supports balanced connections on both ends to really enjoy the benefits.


When you see '⚖️ Balanced Output' products, expect: ultra-low noise, more headroom, and better synergy with high-impedance headphones or sensitive IEMs — ideal for serious listening setups.

The Topping A90 Discrete is an upgraded version of the groundbreaking A90. As its name suggests, the A90 Discreet uses fully discrete components to deliver tremendously clean and powerful output. It has quickly become the benchmark by which all other solid-state amplifiers are referenced.
RAGHAV SOMANI

About RAGHAV SOMANI

Raghav Somani is the Founder & CEO of Headphone Zone. An avid audiophile and musician since 2008, his choice of headphones include STAX Electrostats, Audeze LCD 3, and for music on the go, the JH Audio Roxanne + Astell&Kern SP1000 is never too far away. On his playlist, you'll find A.R. Rahman, Michael Jackson, and the Eagles.

A FOLLOW-UP TO THE WIDELY POPULAR A90, TOPPING INTRODUCES A FULLY BALANCED HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER A90 DISCRETE

Topping is known to make the quietest and most linear power amplifiers. The design engineers at Topping develop the amplifiers with precision delivering out-of-the-box audio performance. The concept and products of Topping have won the recognition of audiophiles worldwide. Since Topping first unveiled the A90 in 2020, audiophiles went berserk. The A90 Discrete is no different from the great products that Topping consistently offers with comprehensive, high-performance features. The Topping A90 Discrete is a fully balanced headphone amplifier that can also act as a pre-amplifier. The design overhaul on the A90 Discrete compliments the output power handling capacity. You will be able to drive high impedance and low sensitivity headphones/IEMs with ease. The differences over the classic A90 are that the A90D incorporates the Discrete Nested Feedback Composite Amplifier with a THD+N of <0.000055% as compared to <0.00006% on the classic A90. The Topping A90 Discrete also has higher output power ratings and an R2R relay volume control that reduces channel imbalance delivering optimum performance.
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AN NFCA MODULE FUSED WITH UHGF AND OPTIMISED VOLTAGE CURRENT HYBRID FEEDBACK ARCHITECTURE DELIVERS CLEAN AND PRECISE AUDIO PERFORMANCE

Packing an ultimate performance with fully-discrete NFCA modules, the all-new Topping A90 Discrete headphone amplifier is here. As its name, A90 Discrete uses fully discrete components to redesign the NFCA module. A fully balanced architecture is achieved on the A90 Discrete with four built-in NFCA (Nested Feedback Composite Amplifier) Discrete modules, each using 39 transistors. Excellent DC and AC performance is delivered; by the improved Voltage Current hybrid feedback architecture in conjunction with UHGF (Ultra High Gain Feedback) technology. The Topping A90 Discrete can drive high impedance and low sensitivity headphones/IEMs because of the new design's better output capacity. Unparalleled distortion-free, and noise-free performance, are ensured by the paralleled ultra-low noise precision-matched transistors used in the design. The background of the Topping A90 Discrete is incredibly silent and dark, and the sound is quite natural as it can be. It has a very accurate, crisp bass response and a smooth top end. With this amplifier, the midrange comes through clearly and smoothly, allowing you to hear how a recording sounds. Experience music like never before and delve into pure sonic bliss with the all-new A90 Discrete.

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A90 DISCRETE COUPLED WITH AN EXTENDER INPUT INTERFACE THAT CAN DRIVE THE MOST DEMANDING HEADPHONES WITH LOW DISTORTION

The engineers at Topping set out to create a powerful amplifier without distortion, typically associated with high power. A90 Discrete underwent numerous tests and prototypes to become the most reliable and effective headphone amplifier. The Topping A90 Discrete promises to deliver spectacular performance with low distortion while outputting high power. High output current and low output impedance will not have any unneeded consequences when driving low-impedance headphones. The high output voltage and current can readily drive high impedance headphones. The A90 Discrete can power a variety of headphones. In addition to the high output power, the A90 Discrete can maintain ultra-low distortion output power under a high power load. The A90 Discrete provides you with 1 x XLR and 1 x RCA stereo inputs, but when it works with an Ext90, they could enable a total of 4 x XLR and 2 x RCA stereo inputs. The 12V Trigger interface on the A90 Discrete can be configured for active control (Trigger out) or passive control (Trigger in). With only one easy-to-obtain 3.5mm to 3.5mm cable, the A90 Discrete can be turned on and off synchronously with other devices equipped with a 12V Trigger interface. With this setup, you can connect A90 Discrete to Topping U90 Professional Grade USB Audio Bridge, and you can form your desktop audio chain.

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TOPPING A90 DISCRETE DOUBLES UP AS AN AMPLIFIER AND PRE-AMPLIFIER WITH A FULLY-FEATURED REMOTE CONTROL

The Topping A90 Discrete is not only able to drive the headphones but also serves as a preamp. When it is in preamp mode, you can get the same high performance as the headphone amp mode, and the 20 ohms SE and 40 ohms balanced output impedance are widely suitable for various power amplifiers. A90 Discrete can not only switch between the headphone amp (only output from the headphone jack) and the preamp (only output from RCA and XLR) but also support the output from all simultaneously. The full-featured remote control makes it more convenient for you to use. You can control various operations like Standby, Volume up, Switch to previous, input, Output channel switching, User setting, Headphone amp gain, Mute, OK button, Switch to next, input Volume down, User setting, and Brightness settings. The output volume or the input volume of an A90 Discrete can be programmed to be stored. When the output volume is stored, the A90 Discrete will immediately return to the previously used level when the same output is selected again. This design applies to the PRE (Pre-Amplifier), HPA (Headphone Amplifier), and PRE+HPA modes. When the input volume is stored, the A90 Discrete will remember the volume settings for each input separately and will automatically return to the previous volume setting the next time the same is selected.

NOTE: Press and hold the C1/C2 button for 3 seconds to save the current program (including input channel, output channel, volume and brightness), and "C1" or "C2" will be displayed after successfully saving. Short press the C1/C2 button to use the corresponding program.

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FEATURES TWO-STEP GAIN SETTINGS, AN R2R VOLUME CONTROL KNOB, AND GLNTS TO REDUCE GROUND LOOP NOISE

The Topping A90 Discrete is a versatile balanced amplifier that not only power high impedance headphones but are super clean while powering low and high-sensitivity IEMs. This delivery of clean output power was possible as the A90 Discrete is a complete design overhaul that includes two-step gain settings. The A90 Discrete has two gain options, which are enough to cover a wide variety of headphones: low gain to drive the IEMs with high sensitivity and high to drive full-sized over-ear headphones. Combined with the 0.2uVrms ultra-low noise, even sensitive IEMs will not suffer from any noise. On balanced ports, the output power is 6db on low gain and 15.5dB on high. The output power through single-ended is 0dB on low and 9.5dB on high. The classic Topping A90 used a standard volume potentiometer. These often suffer from channel imbalance at low volumes, which makes listening to sensitive IEMs tough. To overcome this issue, Topping introduced a low gain setting on the A90 Discrete with an R2R volume controller, allowing you to set the volume knob for dialling in a suitable volume that doesn’t result in channel imbalance. These offer massive advantages over standard potentiometers, like outstanding THD+N, SNR, and well-balanced channels. A90 Discrete uses an R2R volume control composed of relays and resistor networks, bringing advantages of precise control, longevity, complete channel balanced and remote control. According to the customised settings volume can be set for the A90 Discrete to avoid a sudden loud burst after the power on/input switch. Ground loop noise may be encountered when multiple devices are powered in combination. A90 Discrete adds a Ground Loop Noise Terminator Switch (GLNTS) GND/LIFT to solve this problem. When in normal use, set it to GND and when ground loop noise is encountered, switch it to LIFT to eliminate ground loop noise.

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EXQUISITE DESIGN FUSED WITH ACCESSORIES AND NUMEROUS INPUTS AND OUTPUTS FOR EASY CONNECTIVITY AND COMPATIBILITY

Topping has always strived to push the frontiers by developing products that combine stunning design and build quality. The Topping A90 Discrete comes with a remote, 6.35mm to 3.5mm adapter, AC cable, warranty card, and a user manual to get you started. It features numerous inputs and outputs for easy compatibility and connectivity. It includes a 4-pin XLR (External Line Return) balanced and a 4.4mm balanced headphone output jacks. It also features a single-ended 6.35mm headphone output jack which makes A90 Discrete compatible with most headphone terminations. The A90 Discrete includes single-ended RCA input and single-ended RCA output with balanced XLR input and XLR outputs.

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1 Year Warranty

Don't sweat it, this Topping - A90 Discrete comes with a 1 Year warranty on the Amp/DAC and 6 months on the battery from TOPPING that covers manufacturing defects. All products featured on Headphone Zone are backed by an original manufacturer's warranty.

Read more about TOPPING's warranty in India.

The Audiophile's Choice For Precision and Accuracy

TOPPING, founded in 2008 and headquartered in Guangzhou, China, is dedicated to creating immersive Hi-Fi experiences with superior performance. Emphasizing research and development (R&D), TOPPING invests in a dedicated department of senior engineers and audiophiles, employing professional audio instruments like the premium audio testers APx555 and APx555B from Audio Precision. Each product undergoes rigorous testing to ensure exceptional parameters and performance, followed by meticulous adjustments for optimal sound quality.

Renowned worldwide, TOPPING's lineup includes products like the A90, D90, A70, and D70 with their DACs and amps being favourites among audiophiles globally. Committed to pushing the boundaries of quality, TOPPING remains true to its mission of delivering unparalleled Hi-Fi experiences.

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