TOPPING - D30 Pro
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Customer Reviews
Topping D30 Pro does not disappoint, lives up to the hype created by YouTubers...worth the money. Also Headphone Zone provided an impeccable buying experience. Recommend this online merchant without reservations ..
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Compared to zen dac, this sounds audibly clearer and transparent. Love that it has multiple filters to select from and one of which is Non oversampling (NOS) as well. Loving the NOS filter! (F-5). Other interesting filters - Default (Fast rolloff minimum) (F-2) and Slow roll of linear (F-4) F-4 sounds smoothened, F-5 sounds clear and precise, F-2 sounds in somewhat between.
Setup: D30 pro + A30 pro + Sundara
HI Prasanth S,
We are so happy you took out time & elaborately reviewed the product with a comparison. We are sure this will help our customers to make an even better & informed decision.
Chi-Fi
Excellence
Ideal for Audiophiles
Ideal for
Indoor Use
3-Pin XLR
Balanced Output
Pair with Laptop via USB
A majority of people use a laptop as the primary source device to listen to music or watch movies. Since the laptop is an essential part of the audio chain there are headphones and devices designed to work a laptop or computer system flawlessly. With the availability of USB connectivity, it becomes easier to pair various devices like an Amp, DAC or even headphones without worrying about drivers or any additional piece of software.
Quad CS43198
DAC Chip
Connect With
USB, Optical & Coaxial
Metal
Build
Volume Controls
Topping D30 Pro offers a highly accurate sound quality that is class-leading in its segment. The audio conversion maintains and presents dynamics with ease, and the connectivity on the D30 Pro is well thought out. If you're looking to upgrade your current DAC, look no further.
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.
DESCRIPTION
A HIGHLY PROFICIENT DAC WITH QUAD DAC CHIPS FOR PRISTINE AUDIO QUALITY
The new Topping D30 Pro DAC features not one or two but a total of four CS43198 Cirrus Logic DAC chips that handle all of the audio conversion accurately and offers spectacular dynamic range and noise reduction. The inclusion of these chips enables the Topping D30 Pro to achieve a Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise rating of 0.00009%, meaning that the audio signal is 99.99991% free of distortion and noise. These specs are remarkable and allow you to enjoy your music without any artefacts. The four CS43198 DAC chips provide a total of 8 fully balanced channels. So each channel of the D30 Pro is arranged in parallel compared to 4 conventional balanced channels. This increases the output capability of the D30 Pro exponentially.
ENJOY HIGH-RESOLUTION AUDIO WITH XMOS CHIP AND HASSLE-FREE OPERATION
TOPPING D30 Pro is embedded with a 2nd Gen 8 core XMOS XU208 chip along with a USB
mode that supports decoding of PCM 32 bit/384kHz and DSD256 natively. Topping D30 Pro comes with customised
Thesycon drivers to enhance the Audio Stream Input/Output (ASIO) playback on your Windows computers so you
can enjoy your music at the highest quality. ASIO settings can be complicated but not while using the D30
Pro. You can easily connect your D30 Pro to a PC without the need to install drivers. Set your preferred
sampling rate, and you are good to go. Kindly note that the Thesycon driver is compatible with PCs working
on Windows 7 or above. Mac computers do not require the Thesycon driver to achieve ASIO.
VERSATILE CONNECTIVITY WITH JITTER-FREE INPUTS AND SELECTABLE OUTPUT MODES
The Topping D30 Pro has been designed to offer connectivity with various devices. To enable this, the D30 Pro features USB, Optical and Coaxial connections on the input stage and a fully balanced XLR and RCA connection for the output stage. The Coaxial and Optical inputs used in the D30Pro supports Dop DSD64 and PCM 24 bit 192kHz natively. Both RCA and XLR outputs have a SINAD over 120dB, meaning that any noise occurring naturally from the system isn't audible. The Topping D30 Pro features an output selection button with options for “XLR only,” “RCA only,” and “XLR + RCA.” This last option lets you run cables to two different destinations, such as a headphone amp and powered monitors, and listen to either without having to do the cable shuffle and use the D30 Pro with multiple systems simultaneously.
OFFERS PRE-AMP FUNCTIONALITY AND REMOTE CONTROL TO CONTROL THE OUTPUT VOLUME
The Topping D30 Pro offers pre-amp functionality and doubles as a pre-amplifier, allowing you to control the output volume of destination monitors on its front panel or with the included remote control. Since the D30 Pro's noise floor is extremely low, 0.9uVrms on the single-ended output and 1.1uVrms on the balanced output, it allows for bumping up the volume of powered monitors without introducing hiss. With the D30 Pro in your audio chain, there is no need to add a separate pre-amplifier for driving your speakers. The Topping D30 has got you covered, and accessing the volume control is very convenient with the included remote control or using the volume knob on the front panel.
EMBEDDED WITH A HOST OF TECHNICAL FEATURES TO ACHIEVE SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE
Aside from the quad DAC and the XMOS chips, the Topping D30 Pro comes equipped with various technical features that allow it to shine in audio processing and reproduction. A Complex Programmable Logic Device (CPLD) is centred around clock processing and digital signal optimisation to restore the original digital signal. Topping D30 Pro also utilises 8 Independent Low Dropout (LDO) regulators to supply power to a range of different loads. These are embedded to ensure that there is no interference among loads. Both RCA and XLR connections achieve a 120dB SINAD, which means that the RCA transmission also has the same performance as the XLR connection.
BEST PAIRED WITH THE TOPPING A30 PRO HEADPHONE AMP FOR EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE
If you're looking to add a high-quality headphone amplifier to your desktop setup with the D30 Pro, do consider the Topping A30 Pro. The Topping A30 Pro and D30 Pro share the exact spatial dimensions, making them easily stackable. At a combined 4” of height, they're modest enough to fit under a monitor, in a desk compartment, or on a space-restricted shelf. The A30 Pro with its new NFCA module and low THD+N provides high-resolution and accurate sound for your desktop system. The pair of Topping A30 Pro and D30 Pro is an excellent choice for the modern music lover looking for a setup that can do it all.
SPECS
| DIMENSION | 17.4 x 13.8 x 4.5cm |
| DAC CHIPSET | (4) CS43198 Cirrus Logic DAC chips |
| USB CHIPSET | XMOS XU208 |
| INPUTS | USB, optical, coaxial |
| OUTPUTS | XLR, RCA |
| THD+N | 0.00009% |
| USB IN | PCM: 44.1-384kHz/16-32 Bit DSD: DSD64-DSD256 (Native), DSD64-DSD128 (Dop) |
| COAXIAL/OPTICAL IN | PCM: 44.1-192kHz/16-24 BIT DSD: DSD64(Dop) |
| THD+N @ A-WEIGHTING | Line Out RCA:<0.0001%@1 kHz Line Out XLR: <0.00009%@1 kHz |
| THD@NO-WT 45KBW | Line Out RCA: <0.0004% @20-20 kHz Line Out XLR: <0.0004% @20-20 kHz |
| SNR @ A-WEIGHTING | Line Out RCA: 127dB @1 kHz Line Out XLR: 132dB @1 kHz |
| DYNAMIC RANGE @1 kHz A-WT | Line Out RCA: 127dB @1 kHz Line Out XLR: 132dB @1 kHz |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE | Line Out RCA: 20 Hz-20 kHz (±0.1dB) 20 Hz-40 kHz (±0.3dB) Line Out XLR: 20 Hz-20 kHz (±0.1dB) 20 Hz-40 kHz (±0.3dB) |
| OUTPUT VOLTAGE | Line Out RCA: 2Vrms @ 0dBFS Line Out XLR: 4Vrms @ 0dBFS |
| NOISE @ A-WEIGHTING | Line Out RCA: <0.9uVrms Line Out XLR: <1.1uVrms |
| CROSSTALK | Line Out RCA: -116dB@1 kHz Line Out XLR: -145dB@1 kHz |
| OUTPUT IMPEDANCE | Line Out RCA: 20Ω Line Out XLR: 40Ω |
| BOX CONTENTS | 1. TOPPING D30 Pro |
| 2. Remote Control | |
| 3. USB Cable | |
| 4. AC Cable | |
| 5. User Manual | |
| 6. Warranty Card |
User Manual | D30 Pro
Desktop Digital To Analog Converter (DAC)
|
A HIGHLY PROFICIENT DAC WITH QUAD DAC CHIPS FOR PRISTINE AUDIO QUALITY
The new Topping D30 Pro DAC features not one or two but a total of four CS43198 Cirrus Logic DAC chips that handle all of the audio conversion accurately and offers spectacular dynamic range and noise reduction. The inclusion of these chips enables the Topping D30 Pro to achieve a Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise rating of 0.00009%, meaning that the audio signal is 99.99991% free of distortion and noise. These specs are remarkable and allow you to enjoy your music without any artefacts. The four CS43198 DAC chips provide a total of 8 fully balanced channels. So each channel of the D30 Pro is arranged in parallel compared to 4 conventional balanced channels. This increases the output capability of the D30 Pro exponentially.
ENJOY HIGH-RESOLUTION AUDIO WITH XMOS CHIP AND HASSLE-FREE OPERATION
TOPPING D30 Pro is embedded with a 2nd Gen 8 core XMOS XU208 chip along with a USB
mode that supports decoding of PCM 32 bit/384kHz and DSD256 natively. Topping D30 Pro comes with customised
Thesycon drivers to enhance the Audio Stream Input/Output (ASIO) playback on your Windows computers so you
can enjoy your music at the highest quality. ASIO settings can be complicated but not while using the D30
Pro. You can easily connect your D30 Pro to a PC without the need to install drivers. Set your preferred
sampling rate, and you are good to go. Kindly note that the Thesycon driver is compatible with PCs working
on Windows 7 or above. Mac computers do not require the Thesycon driver to achieve ASIO.
VERSATILE CONNECTIVITY WITH JITTER-FREE INPUTS AND SELECTABLE OUTPUT MODES
The Topping D30 Pro has been designed to offer connectivity with various devices. To enable this, the D30 Pro features USB, Optical and Coaxial connections on the input stage and a fully balanced XLR and RCA connection for the output stage. The Coaxial and Optical inputs used in the D30Pro supports Dop DSD64 and PCM 24 bit 192kHz natively. Both RCA and XLR outputs have a SINAD over 120dB, meaning that any noise occurring naturally from the system isn't audible. The Topping D30 Pro features an output selection button with options for “XLR only,” “RCA only,” and “XLR + RCA.” This last option lets you run cables to two different destinations, such as a headphone amp and powered monitors, and listen to either without having to do the cable shuffle and use the D30 Pro with multiple systems simultaneously.
OFFERS PRE-AMP FUNCTIONALITY AND REMOTE CONTROL TO CONTROL THE OUTPUT VOLUME
The Topping D30 Pro offers pre-amp functionality and doubles as a pre-amplifier, allowing you to control the output volume of destination monitors on its front panel or with the included remote control. Since the D30 Pro's noise floor is extremely low, 0.9uVrms on the single-ended output and 1.1uVrms on the balanced output, it allows for bumping up the volume of powered monitors without introducing hiss. With the D30 Pro in your audio chain, there is no need to add a separate pre-amplifier for driving your speakers. The Topping D30 has got you covered, and accessing the volume control is very convenient with the included remote control or using the volume knob on the front panel.
EMBEDDED WITH A HOST OF TECHNICAL FEATURES TO ACHIEVE SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE
Aside from the quad DAC and the XMOS chips, the Topping D30 Pro comes equipped with various technical features that allow it to shine in audio processing and reproduction. A Complex Programmable Logic Device (CPLD) is centred around clock processing and digital signal optimisation to restore the original digital signal. Topping D30 Pro also utilises 8 Independent Low Dropout (LDO) regulators to supply power to a range of different loads. These are embedded to ensure that there is no interference among loads. Both RCA and XLR connections achieve a 120dB SINAD, which means that the RCA transmission also has the same performance as the XLR connection.
BEST PAIRED WITH THE TOPPING A30 PRO HEADPHONE AMP FOR EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE
If you're looking to add a high-quality headphone amplifier to your desktop setup with the D30 Pro, do consider the Topping A30 Pro. The Topping A30 Pro and D30 Pro share the exact spatial dimensions, making them easily stackable. At a combined 4” of height, they're modest enough to fit under a monitor, in a desk compartment, or on a space-restricted shelf. The A30 Pro with its new NFCA module and low THD+N provides high-resolution and accurate sound for your desktop system. The pair of Topping A30 Pro and D30 Pro is an excellent choice for the modern music lover looking for a setup that can do it all.
| DIMENSION | 17.4 x 13.8 x 4.5cm |
| DAC CHIPSET | (4) CS43198 Cirrus Logic DAC chips |
| USB CHIPSET | XMOS XU208 |
| INPUTS | USB, optical, coaxial |
| OUTPUTS | XLR, RCA |
| THD+N | 0.00009% |
| USB IN | PCM: 44.1-384kHz/16-32 Bit DSD: DSD64-DSD256 (Native), DSD64-DSD128 (Dop) |
| COAXIAL/OPTICAL IN | PCM: 44.1-192kHz/16-24 BIT DSD: DSD64(Dop) |
| THD+N @ A-WEIGHTING | Line Out RCA:<0.0001%@1 kHz Line Out XLR: <0.00009%@1 kHz |
| THD@NO-WT 45KBW | Line Out RCA: <0.0004% @20-20 kHz Line Out XLR: <0.0004% @20-20 kHz |
| SNR @ A-WEIGHTING | Line Out RCA: 127dB @1 kHz Line Out XLR: 132dB @1 kHz |
| DYNAMIC RANGE @1 kHz A-WT | Line Out RCA: 127dB @1 kHz Line Out XLR: 132dB @1 kHz |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE | Line Out RCA: 20 Hz-20 kHz (±0.1dB) 20 Hz-40 kHz (±0.3dB) Line Out XLR: 20 Hz-20 kHz (±0.1dB) 20 Hz-40 kHz (±0.3dB) |
| OUTPUT VOLTAGE | Line Out RCA: 2Vrms @ 0dBFS Line Out XLR: 4Vrms @ 0dBFS |
| NOISE @ A-WEIGHTING | Line Out RCA: <0.9uVrms Line Out XLR: <1.1uVrms |
| CROSSTALK | Line Out RCA: -116dB@1 kHz Line Out XLR: -145dB@1 kHz |
| OUTPUT IMPEDANCE | Line Out RCA: 20Ω Line Out XLR: 40Ω |
| BOX CONTENTS | 1. TOPPING D30 Pro |
| 2. Remote Control | |
| 3. USB Cable | |
| 4. AC Cable | |
| 5. User Manual | |
| 6. Warranty Card |
|
User Manual | D30 Pro
Desktop Digital To Analog Converter (DAC)
|
Don't sweat it, this
TOPPING - D30 Pro comes with a 1 Year warranty
from TOPPING that covers manufacturing defects.
All products featured on Headphone Zone are backed by an original manufacturer's warranty.
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"Quad flagship DAC configuration, really good build-quality, brilliant flat signature and finally, a good price tag. These are the key points of the D30 Pro. It is a very competitive DAC."
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