The Topping EX5 ranks #11 out of 53 total DAC and Headphone Amp Combos for sound quality. See all Headphone Amps and DACs rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Topping
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#11 Topping EX5 Discontinued eBay
Pros: Audio Science Review measured a SINAD of 118 dB, so its noise and distortion are inaudible and it is effectively transparent. A rated 1,300 mW into 32 ohms is enough for most headphones, with 140 mW into 300 ohms for high impedance models. It offers balanced outputs, Bluetooth input with LDAC and USB, optical, coaxial inputs.
Cons: Discontinued, so it is mainly found used.
| Released | 2021 (5 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Balanced Output | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX LL, aptX HD, LDAC |
| DAC Chip | 2 x ES9038Q2M |
| Device Type | DAC and headphone amp |
| Dimensions | 6.9” x 1.8” x 5.4” (174 x 45 x 138 mm) |
| Headphone Outputs | 6.35 mm, 4-pin XLR |
| Inputs | USB, optical, coaxial, Bluetooth |
| Output Power (300 ohms) | 140 mW |
| Output Power (32 ohms) | 1,300 mW |
| Outputs | XLR, RCA |
| SINAD | 118 dB (measured by Audio Science Review) |
| Volume Control | Digital (knob and remote) |
| Weight | 1.7 lbs (750 g) |
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