Topping DX3 Pro+ ES9038Q2M Bluetooth 5.0 LDAC Audio Decoder DSD512 DAC AMP NFCA Headphone Amplifier Pre Amplifier (Black)

Extremely pleased with this, using it with an old integrated amp in DAC mode (just 'cause I like to see the sample rate displayed) with Chromecast Audio and also Bluetooth (LDAC codec) via my Pixel 4a for streaming Amazon Unlimited, Deezer, Tidal and Spotify (we have family accounts on Spotify and currently free trials on two of the others). Particularly impressed with Bluetooth. All worked flawlessly so far. Not used for headphones so can't comment on that. Did use in preamp mode initially and volume control worked fine when tested but as I only use for streaming I control volume from phone apps so limited value for me at the moment and as mentioned, I quickly changed unit to DAC mode so that sample rate is always displayed. Great value, great sound, very pleased.

So to give brief overview, I needed amp/dac that will be able to run both speakers and headphones.Speakers are active rokit r7.Headphones: HD600 // Fostex Purplehearts.The sound is very neutral with no emphesis on either frequency, maybe there is little bit raised upper bass with low mid range but aside from that I would call it a flat neutral amp.Previously I had opportunity to use o2 DAC/AMP // CL 200 // Topping MX5 for same setup, so I can vouch that both CL200/MX5 were far from neutrality. The MX3+ pro is much closer to o2 as both have pretty identical power and amp behaviour.Power: This amp will not struggle with most headphones, MX5 and CL200 I had to use in high gain mode for my HD600 to get most out of them (MX5 felt like it had little distortion at high volumes although the sound signature change for hd600 was fun). HD600 with DX3+ pro I can use with default settings.Suprisingly o2 amplifier has by far most power out any of these amps at high gain without distortion. So if you have high resistance headphones or hard to drive ones, consider that amp instead even if its old by now!Overall IMO its the best amp/dac in this price range with all things conisdered features/sound/dac.

I'm not an audio snob but the noise is so good from this thing. Really clean and powers everything I have with ease it seems. You wont be wanting more volume for sure!

Just bought one of these from Amazon.Had it long enough to test.Immediate problem with the 3.5 mm female h/phones input.Only the left channel worked.Tried 3 separate h/phones plus adding an extension cable with 3.5 mm jack.Same problem with all.If I had seen earlier how often other users report this fault I would not have bought it.Funny that all the YT reviewers never mention this..Buy one,you may be lucky, but I am going to look for another brand.

I thought the Topping E30 DAC was great, but this slightly larger DX3 Pro+ blew me away with its detail and musicality. I only bought this so I could listen to CDs on headphones, but I got the added bonuses of a better DAC and a solid Bluetooth link which I can connect my PC or smartphone to wirelessly. There is detail on some tracks that I have never heard before, with an extra 3 to 5 seconds of fading music on the end of some tracks. If you thought your E30 was the last word in digital audio quality, think again.

Excellent little size 1 USB, 2 SPDIFs and, 1 Toslink.Is the center of our little 2.1 home cinema/hifi.

Can I comment on whether this is a better DAC than my Raspberry Pi streamer probably not. The side by side comparisons are too much of a pain to do and i doubt would result in any decisive conclusion.But it's not reduced the quality of my listening experience using it as an external dac between the Raspberry Pi streamer and my amp.The way it has enhanced my listening experience is the headphone amp, I had been dubious as I could listen to music straight from my laptop on my 250ohm Beyerdyamics DT990 but this device has added everything I didn't even know I was missing.I flirted around buying it for a couple of months and after 2 months with it I'm so glad I did buy it after a few too many beers.

Sounds great through my vintage amp and speakers. So easy to use and set up. Beautifully made. Bluetooth is excellent. I really like its size. How do they do it ??