







Topping - E50
Desktop Digital To Analog Converter (DAC)
Unfortunately, even if we desire to, we won't be able to resurrect this product. The Museum is where we pay our respects to end-of-life, old, archived, but not forgotten products. This page was made with a lot of love and will live on for posterity. What to say, we're sentimental people. 😔
While this product is gone forever, here are others we recommend
Why Topping is Special
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
🥜 Value for Money
I've found that the best gear isn’t always the most expensive. Some products punch well above their weight and deliver performance that rivals higher-priced alternatives. That’s what we mean with the "Value for Money" badge. It’s our way of telling you that you’re getting something special without breaking the bank. 🥜
These products are all about maximum returns for minimal investment. You’re not just saving money — you’re gaining an audio experience that exceeds expectations. Whether it’s build quality, tuning, or bundled accessories, these picks overdeliver.
When you see '🥜 Value for Money' products, expect impressive performance at an affordable price, making them a smart pick for budget-conscious buyers or first-time audiophiles.
🌱 Ideal for Beginners
Lost in the vast world of audio equipment?
Don't worry, we're here to guide you 🤝! I believe that everyone's audiophile journey should start with something approachable and welcoming. These carefully selected products serve as the perfect entry point into high-quality sound, specifically chosen to help you navigate through sometimes overwhelming technical options. Think of them as your friendly neighbourhood guide who knows exactly where to start without getting lost in complex specifications.
These products strike an ideal balance between quality and accessibility, featuring user-friendly designs and straightforward functionality. They're specifically selected as the perfect starting point for your audiophile journey, offering serious performance without intimidating complexity or premium pricing that might discourage exploration.
When you encounter "🌱 Ideal for Beginners" products, expect approachable excellence - these are your stepping stones into the world of premium audio, designed to grow with your developing appreciation for great sound.
🥇 Incredibly Popular
Some things deserve all the attention ⭐!
I've found that when something becomes incredibly popular in the audio world, it's usually for very good reasons. This exceptional audio gear has earned widespread popularity by consistently delivering outstanding performance that resonates with listeners across diverse preferences and experiences. Think of it like that blockbuster movie that everyone loves - sometimes, universal appeal indicates genuine quality rather than just marketing hype.
The widespread acclaim isn't just about trend or marketing - it's a testament to genuine quality and performance that has been consistently demonstrated through real-world usage. This popularity has been earned through merit, delivering reliable satisfaction to countless users 📈.
When you encounter "🥇 Incredibly Popular" products, expect proven excellence validated by the collective experience of satisfied users who've made these their go-to choice.
💙 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
⚙️ DAC Chip
I like to say the DAC chip is the heart of any audio device — it’s the part that actually transforms digital files into music you can hear 🎧. Think of it like a chef decoding a recipe to create a delicious meal. The better the DAC chip, the more faithfully it translates your music. And in my experience, a great DAC can completely change how your headphones sound.
Now, here’s what’s actually happening: a Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) takes digital signals (your MP3s, FLACs, or streams) and converts them into an analog waveform your ears can enjoy. Different DAC chips — like those from ESS, AKM, or Cirrus Logic — offer their own sound signatures, levels of clarity, and noise performance. A good DAC ensures accurate timing, minimal distortion, and exceptional resolution.
When you see '⚙️ DAC Chip' products, expect: clean, detailed audio and better synergy with high-quality headphones — perfect for anyone upgrading from average sound to audiophile quality.
🔬 Decodes Upto
When I see "Decodes up to" listed in product specs, I think of it like a music translator that speaks more languages than you’ll ever need. It tells you how far a DAC or audio device can go in handling hi-res formats—think PCM, DSD, or MQA—and at what resolution. 🧠🎶
Technically, this refers to the maximum bit depth and sample rate a DAC can process—like 32-bit/768kHz PCM or DSD512. The higher these numbers, the more detailed and lifelike the audio can potentially sound. But remember, real-world improvements depend on the recording quality and your headphones, not just specs alone.
DESCRIPTION
EQUIPPED WITH THE ES9068AS CHIP FOR THE HI-RES QUALITY AUDIO TRANSMISSION
Topping E50 is the company’s latest desktop DAC in their “E Series” line of products. The E50 comes as a direct upgrade to the highly-acclaimed Topping E30 DAC system with added improvements in every aspect. The E50 comes equipped with a high-performance 32-bit, 2-channel ES9068AS Sabre chip, that provides transparent audio signal decoding achieving ultra-low distortion and high SNR ratings, ensuring Hi-Res sound output. With the help of careful design and adjustments, E50 reduces distortion to as low as 0.00009% and a dynamic range of 126dB, providing you with perfect sound quality.




EMBEDDED WITH XMOS XU216 16 CORE USB RECEIVER FOR HIGH-RESOLUTION AUDIO
Topping E50 is equipped with the latest-generation 16-core XMOS USB signal receiver chip, the XMOS XU216. It provides support for high-resolution PCM 32-Bit/768kHz and native DSD512 decoding support over a USB connection. It also supports full MQA decoding with a USB connection. Enrich your music listening experience with the high-resolution audio transmission.

MQA DECODING WITH THE CAPABILITY TO PLAY DSD AND PCM AUDIO FORMATS
Topping E50 brings support for MQA decoding along with 32-bit/768kHz PCM and native DSD512 decoding support. E50, after capturing the recording, MQA folds the file to make it small enough to stream. This is called ‘Music Origami’ - MQA will playback on any device to deliver higher than CD-Quality. When paired with an MQA decoder, the MQA file reveals the original master recording.

ALL NEW CPLD PROCESSING FOR INCREDIBLE JITTER SUPPRESSION
Topping E50 uses CPLD processing to utilise the clock functions and optimise the digital signal, achieving incredible jitter suppression capabilities. With this new CPLD processing, there is no need for an extra femtosecond crystal or an external clock to reduce the jitter. With reduced jitter, the audio transmitted is artefact free and of the highest quality.



PREAMPLIFIER FUNCTIONS WITH AUTOMATIC ON/OFF FUNCTIONALITY FOR INPUT PORTS
The Topping E50 offers preamplifier functions so you can control the output volume on the remote control included. This function will provide great convenience when connected to a power amplifier or monitor speakers. Topping E50 also comes with an automatic on/off function. With this function, the device automatically turns on and is set to the input where an active signal is found. When no signal is detected for about a minute, the E50 turns off automatically.



SELECTABLE INPUT AND OUTPUT OPTIONS
The E50 supports selectable USB+Coaxial+Optical input modes and RCA+TRS output options. USB input supports formats like DSD512 & PCM768kHz of high-resolution audio. On the E50, the optical and coaxial input not only supports 24bit 192kHz PCM but also supports DoP DSD64 with MQA rendering. E50 offers fully balanced TRS output and single-ended RCA output. You can choose “TRS Only”, “RCA Only” or “TRS+RCA” output to meet different usages in the multiple systems.
NOTE: The TRS output of E50 does not support every adapter to convert to single-ended connection, nor can it be directly connected to headphones.


PLUG AND PLAY SUPPORT ON MULTIPLE PLATFORMS
Topping designed the E50 for compatibility with various devices. E50 offers compatibility with Windows 10, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android. The E50 comes with plug and play support allowing you to connect your device and enjoy high fidelity music, this is convenient and enables users to use the E50 with various devices.

SPECS
| OUTPUT LEVEL | 2Vrms@0dBFS |
| THD+N (A-wt) | <0.00010% @1kHz |
| THD (No-wt 90kBw) | <0.0003% @20-20kHz |
| NOISE | <1.3uVrms @A-wt |
| CROSSTALK | -130dB @1kHz |
| SNR | 124dB @1kHz |
| DYNAMIC RANGE | 124dB @1kHz |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 20Hz-20kHz (±0.1dB) 20Hz-40kHz (±0.3dB) |
| CHANNEL BALANCE | 0.3 dB |
| OUTPUT IMPEDANCE | 20Ω |
| OUTPUT LEVEL | 4Vrms@0dBFS |
| THD+N (A-wt) | <0.00009% @1kHz |
| THD (No-wt 90kBw) | <0.0003% @20-20kHz |
| NOISE | <2.3uVrms @A-wt |
| CROSSTALK | -139dB @1kHz |
| SNR | 126dB @1kHz |
| DYNAMIC RANGE | 126dB @1kHz |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 20Hz-20kHz (±0.1dB) 20Hz-40kHz (±0.3dB) |
| CHANNEL BALANCE | 0.3 dB |
| OUTPUT IMPEDANCE | 100Ω |
| PCM | USB :44.1kHz-768kHz 16bit-32bit OPT/COAX : 44.1kHz-192kHz 16bit-24bit |
| DSD (NATIVE) | USB : DSD64-DSD512 |
| DSD (DoP) | USB : DSD64-DSD256 OPT/COAX : DSD64 |
| MQA | USB : MQA Full Decode OPT/COAX : MQA Renderer Decode |
| BOX CONTENTS | 1. TOPPING E50 |
| 2. Remote Control | |
| 3. USB Cable | |
| 4. DC Cable | |
| 5. User Manual | |
| 6. Warranty Card |
User Manual | E50
Desktop Digital To Analog Converter (DAC)
|
EQUIPPED WITH THE ES9068AS CHIP FOR THE HI-RES QUALITY AUDIO TRANSMISSION
Topping E50 is the company’s latest desktop DAC in their “E Series” line of products. The E50 comes as a direct upgrade to the highly-acclaimed Topping E30 DAC system with added improvements in every aspect. The E50 comes equipped with a high-performance 32-bit, 2-channel ES9068AS Sabre chip, that provides transparent audio signal decoding achieving ultra-low distortion and high SNR ratings, ensuring Hi-Res sound output. With the help of careful design and adjustments, E50 reduces distortion to as low as 0.00009% and a dynamic range of 126dB, providing you with perfect sound quality.




EMBEDDED WITH XMOS XU216 16 CORE USB RECEIVER FOR HIGH-RESOLUTION AUDIO
Topping E50 is equipped with the latest-generation 16-core XMOS USB signal receiver chip, the XMOS XU216. It provides support for high-resolution PCM 32-Bit/768kHz and native DSD512 decoding support over a USB connection. It also supports full MQA decoding with a USB connection. Enrich your music listening experience with the high-resolution audio transmission.

MQA DECODING WITH THE CAPABILITY TO PLAY DSD AND PCM AUDIO FORMATS
Topping E50 brings support for MQA decoding along with 32-bit/768kHz PCM and native DSD512 decoding support. E50, after capturing the recording, MQA folds the file to make it small enough to stream. This is called ‘Music Origami’ - MQA will playback on any device to deliver higher than CD-Quality. When paired with an MQA decoder, the MQA file reveals the original master recording.

ALL NEW CPLD PROCESSING FOR INCREDIBLE JITTER SUPPRESSION
Topping E50 uses CPLD processing to utilise the clock functions and optimise the digital signal, achieving incredible jitter suppression capabilities. With this new CPLD processing, there is no need for an extra femtosecond crystal or an external clock to reduce the jitter. With reduced jitter, the audio transmitted is artefact free and of the highest quality.



PREAMPLIFIER FUNCTIONS WITH AUTOMATIC ON/OFF FUNCTIONALITY FOR INPUT PORTS
The Topping E50 offers preamplifier functions so you can control the output volume on the remote control included. This function will provide great convenience when connected to a power amplifier or monitor speakers. Topping E50 also comes with an automatic on/off function. With this function, the device automatically turns on and is set to the input where an active signal is found. When no signal is detected for about a minute, the E50 turns off automatically.



SELECTABLE INPUT AND OUTPUT OPTIONS
The E50 supports selectable USB+Coaxial+Optical input modes and RCA+TRS output options. USB input supports formats like DSD512 & PCM768kHz of high-resolution audio. On the E50, the optical and coaxial input not only supports 24bit 192kHz PCM but also supports DoP DSD64 with MQA rendering. E50 offers fully balanced TRS output and single-ended RCA output. You can choose “TRS Only”, “RCA Only” or “TRS+RCA” output to meet different usages in the multiple systems.
NOTE: The TRS output of E50 does not support every adapter to convert to single-ended connection, nor can it be directly connected to headphones.


PLUG AND PLAY SUPPORT ON MULTIPLE PLATFORMS
Topping designed the E50 for compatibility with various devices. E50 offers compatibility with Windows 10, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android. The E50 comes with plug and play support allowing you to connect your device and enjoy high fidelity music, this is convenient and enables users to use the E50 with various devices.

| OUTPUT LEVEL | 2Vrms@0dBFS |
| THD+N (A-wt) | <0.00010% @1kHz |
| THD (No-wt 90kBw) | <0.0003% @20-20kHz |
| NOISE | <1.3uVrms @A-wt |
| CROSSTALK | -130dB @1kHz |
| SNR | 124dB @1kHz |
| DYNAMIC RANGE | 124dB @1kHz |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 20Hz-20kHz (±0.1dB) 20Hz-40kHz (±0.3dB) |
| CHANNEL BALANCE | 0.3 dB |
| OUTPUT IMPEDANCE | 20Ω |
| OUTPUT LEVEL | 4Vrms@0dBFS |
| THD+N (A-wt) | <0.00009% @1kHz |
| THD (No-wt 90kBw) | <0.0003% @20-20kHz |
| NOISE | <2.3uVrms @A-wt |
| CROSSTALK | -139dB @1kHz |
| SNR | 126dB @1kHz |
| DYNAMIC RANGE | 126dB @1kHz |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 20Hz-20kHz (±0.1dB) 20Hz-40kHz (±0.3dB) |
| CHANNEL BALANCE | 0.3 dB |
| OUTPUT IMPEDANCE | 100Ω |
| PCM | USB :44.1kHz-768kHz 16bit-32bit OPT/COAX : 44.1kHz-192kHz 16bit-24bit |
| DSD (NATIVE) | USB : DSD64-DSD512 |
| DSD (DoP) | USB : DSD64-DSD256 OPT/COAX : DSD64 |
| MQA | USB : MQA Full Decode OPT/COAX : MQA Renderer Decode |
| BOX CONTENTS | 1. TOPPING E50 |
| 2. Remote Control | |
| 3. USB Cable | |
| 4. DC Cable | |
| 5. User Manual | |
| 6. Warranty Card |
User Manual | E50
Desktop Digital To Analog Converter (DAC)
|
Don't sweat it, this
Topping - E50 comes with a 1 Year warranty
on the Amp/DAC and 6 months on the battery
from TOPPING that covers manufacturing defects.
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"The E50 DAC features better measurements across the board with lower distortion, improved dynamic range and MQA support."
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