TOPPING D10S DAC USB 32bit/384kHz DSD 256 XMOS U208 ES9038Q2M Black

The Topping D10s audio circuit

DAC ES9038Q2M

At the cutting edge of technology, Topping's DAC D10s uses an ES9038Q2M chip from ESS Technology. This component is among the best current hardware solutions for high-fidelity audio decoding, especially with the famous HYPERSTREAM 32 BIT architecture. This chip model is also equipped with advanced reconstruction filters and has excellent finesse in dithering.

The Q2M version is particularly appreciated in desktop and mobile devices since it consumes little energy and offers excellent performance while allowing extremely space-saving design and form-factor.

Connection panel

The analog output is available on a stereo RCA connector. Just connect it to a preamplifier itself connected to a power amplifier, to an integrated amplifier or to passive speakers and the audio system is already operational. It is also possible to connect the analog output to a headphone amplifier and take advantage of all the qualities of the D10s when listening with headphones.

The D10s has a digital output available on a Coaxial SPDIF connector as well as an optical SPDIF connector. This output supports audio streams up to 24bit - 192kHz and can re-encode 1-bit streams (DSD) up to DOP64.

This feature - usually absent from this price range - allows you to bypass the conversion stage and use the D10s as a USB to S / PDIF interface. The D10s can then interface your computer on the fly with any S / PDIF device, a particularly useful function for audiophiles that already own a powerful DAC which lacks an USB input.

The USB-B input on the far right provides connection to your computer / OTG smartphone as well as powering the device. The latter therefore does not require an additional cable for its power supply which allows space-saving and clean installations even for the most limited desktop in terms of space.

A sober, compact and elegant device

With its dimensions of 103mm (width) x 146mm (depth) x 37mm (height), the D10s is one of the most compact desktop HIFI DACs available on the market.

The device is housed in an elegant 100% brushed aluminum case. A robust, durable material capable of effectively blocking any noise related to the proximity of other electronic devices, thus preventing unwanted interferences in the audio signal.

The D10s has a very elegant display on the front. Its respects the color chart of Toppping devices and allows complex installations with multiples Topping products with homogeneous general style.

The screen displays in real time the type of encoding of the audio files being played (PCM / DSD) as well as the sampling frequency of the digital stream. It allows you to check at a glance that the conversion is going as planned and that the DAC is working in the best conditions.

Specifications
Type	DAC
Input	USB-B
Outputs	Digital: SPDIF Optical & SPDIF Coaxial Analog: RCA stéréo
Input sampling rate	PCM : 44.1kHz - 384kHz / 16-32bit DSD : DSD64 - DSD256 (Natif) DOP : DOP128
Digital output sampling rate	PCM : 44.1kHz - 192kHz / 16-24bit DOP : DOP64
THD+N @ 1kHz A-wt	less than 0.0002%
SNR @ 1kHz A-wt	120dB
Dynamic range @ 1kHz A-wt	120dB
Frequency response	20Hz-20kHz(+/-0.1dB) 20Hz-40kHz(+/-0.4dB)
Output level	2Vrms @0dBFS
Noise @A-wt	less than 2.5 uVrms
Crosstalk @ 1kHz A-wt	-135dB
Channel balance	less than 0.02dB
Output impedance	20Ω
Power Supply	USB-B 5VDC 0.5A
Color	Black

Specifications

Type

DAC

Input

USB-B

Outputs

Digital: SPDIF Optical & SPDIF Coaxial
Analog: RCA stéréo

Input sampling rate

PCM : 44.1kHz - 384kHz / 16-32bit
DSD : DSD64 - DSD256 (Natif)
DOP : DOP128

Digital output sampling rate

PCM : 44.1kHz - 192kHz / 16-24bit
DOP : DOP64

THD+N @ 1kHz A-wt

less than 0.0002%

SNR @ 1kHz A-wt

120dB

Dynamic range @ 1kHz A-wt

120dB

Frequency response

20Hz-20kHz(+/-0.1dB)
20Hz-40kHz(+/-0.4dB)

Output level

2Vrms @0dBFS

Noise @A-wt

less than 2.5 uVrms

Crosstalk @ 1kHz A-wt

-135dB

Channel balance

less than 0.02dB

Output impedance

20Ω

Power Supply

USB-B 5VDC 0.5A

Color

Black

Package contents
DAC Topping D10S	x1
Male USB-A to male USB-B	x1
User manual	x1

Package contents

DAC Topping D10S

Male USB-A to male USB-B

User manual

Input	USB
Output	Optical Toslink
Output	Coaxial SPDIF
Output	RCA
DAC / ADC Chip	ES9038Q2M
Max sampling rate	384kHz
Max sampling rate	DSD256
Color	Black
Networking	No
Remote Control	No
Interface chip	XMOS XCore U208

très bon petit Dac
Bonjour . J'ai acheté ce petit dac pour m'en servir comme interface Usb . J'utilise un Dac Hélixir avec son interface Usb d'origine mais j'ai besoin d'une deuxième interface pour brancher un deuxième ordinateur sans avoir à toucher les branchements à chaque fois .J'ai fait des essais comparatifs entre l'interface d'origine Hélixir , une M2Tech Hiface 1 et ce Dac utilisé en interface .
Celui ci arrive dernier . Je ne vais pas le garder .
J’en ai profité pour comparer le Hélixir et le Topping . Là encore le Topping est battu .
À l’écoute du Topping , dans les deux essais , il y a un voile sur la micro dynamique ( mais la sonorité est belle ) .
Les chiffres donnés par Audio Science Rewiew classent le Topping très près du Mola Mola Tanbaqui valant 11000 € . Je constate que les chiffres ne suffisent donc pas .

Conclusion : mon Hélix et son interface valent 90 fois le prix du Topping .
Je suis rassuré de voir qu’il y a une différence . Mon souvenir ramène le Topping aux environ de mon ancien Dac qui valait 28 fois plus cher .
Le Topping est donc un produit , ayant un excellent rapport qualité prix , qui ne s’adresse pas aux personnes cherchant l’ultime perfection .Si ce n’est pas votre cas , vous pouvez l’acheter et en tirerez beaucoup de plaisir .
PS J'ai du chercher le bon driver sur le site Topping alors qu'il est noté qu'il est plug and play .
PS Comme toujours , excellent service de Audiophonics .

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