TOPPING D10s MINI Digital USB DAC XMOS XU208 ES9038Q2M PCM384KHz DSD256 Audio HIFI Decoder & D10 Balanced USB DAC
Audio/IEMs
“The TOPPING D10s MINI delivers audiophile-grade performance with its ES9038Q2M DAC chip, achieving SINAD measurements of 119dB and clean, neutral output through its USB input. While it lacks a headphone amplifier and basic features compared to competitors, its op-amp socket for rolling and DSD256/PCM384 support make it a strong measurement-focused DAC for those already owning an amp or powered speakers.”
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ESS ES9038Q2M chip with clean IMD measurements lacking typical ESS hump distortion
headphonesty.comIMD measurements of the D10s do not appear to have this hump
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Socketed op-amp design allows chip swapping for audiophile experimentation
headphonesty.comD10s utilizes a socketed op-amp chip which facilitates replacing chips if desired
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High-resolution audio support with native DSD256 and PCM384 playback
topping.storeSupports DSD256 and PCM384 and plays 16-32bit/44.1-384kHz audio files
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USB-bus powered design with simple setup requiring no obscure drivers
hifiauditions.wordpress.comSimple USB DAC with no switches or obscure third-party drivers
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Limited connectivity with only USB input lacking optical or coaxial options
primeaudio.orgBasic feature set
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Android and iOS incompatible due to insufficient OTG current delivery
primeaudio.orgAndroid and IOS not compatible due to insufficient OTG current
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What You Should Really Know The inconvenient truth is that “best” does not exist in the audio hobby.
headphones.comWhat You Should Really Know The inconvenient truth is that “best” does not exist in the audio hobby.
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The sound quality is superb, but USB connection issues have been a frustrating inconvenience.
hifiauditions.wordpress.comThe sound quality is superb, but USB connection issues have been a frustrating inconvenience.