Formed in 2008, Topping has forged a formidable reputation for first-rate audio design and engineering that puts its competitors in the shade. The company’s range includes class-leading DACs of various ‘flavours’, some using ESS and AKM chips, others incorporating R2R and proprietary discrete DAC technologies, to cater for a wide variety of tastes and preferences. Amplifiers are another speciality, from analogue headphone amps to match the various DACs, to stereo and mono amps for loudspeakers. All punch well above their price points.
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With a remarkable specification, engineering of the highest order and a price of just £299, Topping’s fully balanced DX5 II desktop DAC/headphone amp punches far above its weight.