[Apos Audio]

Hi everyone! It has been some time since we said hi to the community so we wanted to provide an update today. We'll have more updates coming over the next couple of weeks - a lot we've been working on, are excited about, and want to share with you.

As you all know, we have a close continuing partnership with TOPPING so we are excited to announce the newest launch from this awesome brand. Today, the much-awaited entry-level DAC and Amp stack from TOPPING is being launched. The TOPPING E30 II DAC and the L30 II Headphone Amp and it is here to change the budget DAC and amp landscape yet again.

You can also save and get both as a stack through our ensemble where you can get them with an Apos Flow RCA cable which brings them together with pure-copper clarity.

Below are some pictures of the individual products and the stack. You can learn more about them on the Apos site.

https://apos.audio/products/topping-e30-ii-dac-digital-to-analog-converter
https://apos.audio/products/topping-l30-ii-headphone-amp
https://apos.audio/products/apos-topping-30-ii-ensemble

 

[Deleeh]

Hello,

I am curious to know if the earthing problem that affected the first units of the L30 at that time also caused headphones to break down has been taken into account with the new version update.

With the E30, the first units also had a polarity problem, which was also not entirely unproblematic, but could be solved better than with the L30.

I hope that the developers have learned from this and will keep an eye on it before the first units leave the factory.
It wouldn't be nice to see this go into the second round.
Especially with the L30 back then, some owners saw nothing but an improved unit, but the headphones were not replaced.
If they did, it was a very arduous process that was not easy, if I remember correctly.

I know there were some who took advantage of the situation, but I hope it turns out well for both sides this time.
The support back then didn't cover itself with glory either.

Without wanting to badmouth the products and pour oil on the fire...
It is nice to see that there is something new and could be improved.
It should also just be a nice reminder from back then with a friendly warning to still be careful when buying.
Especially when it comes to the new owners I hope everything will turn out well for them.

Would still be nice to see a little statement that all is well and to hear that this has been taken into account.

 

[Apos Audio]

Hello,

I am curious to know if the earthing problem that affected the first units of the L30 at that time also caused headphones to break down has been taken into account with the new version update.

With the E30, the first units also had a polarity problem, which was also not entirely unproblematic, but could be solved better than with the L30.

I hope that the developers have learned from this and will keep an eye on it before the first units leave the factory.
It wouldn't be nice to see this go into the second round.
Especially with the L30 back then, some owners saw nothing but an improved unit, but the headphones were not replaced.
If they did, it was a very arduous process that was not easy, if I remember correctly.

I know there were some who took advantage of the situation, but I hope it turns out well for both sides this time.
The support back then didn't cover itself with glory either.

Without wanting to badmouth the products and pour oil on the fire...
It is nice to see that there is something new and could be improved.
It should also just be a nice reminder from back then with a friendly warning to still be careful when buying.
Especially when it comes to the new owners I hope everything will turn out well for them.

Would still be nice to see a little statement that all is well and to hear that this has been taken into account.

Hi, these are fair points and from our understanding talking to TOPPING, they've gone through great measures to make sure that these issues do not persist. This feedback from the community was top of mind for them when they worked on these updated versions. They were able to trace and fix the issues that you mentioned in the E30 and L30 prior editions and are being diligent that none of these old problems will come up in the E30 II DAC and L30 II Amp.

 

[nick2x]

Good evening,
I was wondering what is the input impedance of the L30 ii amp and could there be any issues pairing it with R2R DACs? Sorry if I missed it in the specs and thank you in advance

 

[Apos Audio]

Good evening,
I was wondering what is the input impedance of the L30 ii amp and could there be any issues pairing it with R2R DACs? Sorry if I missed it in the specs and thank you in advance

Hi there,
Thank you for raising a very good question. Let us check in with TOPPING regarding that concern and we'll circle back with the input impedance and if there is any possible issue that may arise with the pairing.

 

[Apos Audio]

Good evening,
I was wondering what is the input impedance of the L30 ii amp and could there be any issues pairing it with R2R DACs? Sorry if I missed it in the specs and thank you in advance

Just got word

Hi there,
Thank you for raising a very good question. Let us check in with TOPPING regarding that concern and we'll circle back with the input impedance and if there is any possible issue that may arise with the pairing.

Can we ask the brand and model of the R2R DAC you're planning to connect to the L30ii? This is so we can check in with the product team for compatibility. Thanks!

 

[nick2x]

Hi, I was looking at the Musician Pegasus DAC more specifically. Thank you

 

[nick2x]

Following up on my question above to close it. I did get a chance to try the Pegaus with the Topping L30 II and the results are just fabulous. I'm being told that over XLR it should be even better so I look fwd to the L50 II

 

[Apos Audio]

We are not sure if it can connect to L30II since didn't find the output impedance of this DAC. The input impedance of the L30 II is 2.5k.

 

[nick2x]

We are not sure if it can connect to L30II since didn't find the output impedance of this DAC. The input impedance of the L30 II is 2.5k.

Thank you very much for the response. The Pegasus output impedence is said to be 625ohms in the user manual.

 

[ljnew]

@Apos Audio what type of charger do i use to make this portable if i want to place it in a fanny pack.

Would something like this work?

"Portable Laptop Charger, Baseus 30000mAh Power Bank 65W Fast Charging USB C Battery Pack, PD 3.0 7-Port Battery Bank for MacBook, IPad, Dell, HP, Notebook"

 

[Apos Audio]

Unfortunately, we do not suggest this idea. L30II power supply is AC 15V, please use the power adapter provided by TOPPING

 

[Ultrainferno]

In our latest (double) review we look at the Topping E30 II AMP and L30 II DAC. Again, Topping has managed to deliver high performing units at a low price and we fully recommend them. An article from @Aerosphere

https://www.headfonia.com/topping-e30-ii-l30-ii-review/

 

[ljnew]

In our latest (double) review we look at the Topping E30 II AMP and L30 II DAC. Again, Topping has managed to deliver high performing units at a low price and we fully recommend them.

https://www.headfonia.com/topping-e30-ii-l30-ii-review/

That stack is phenomenal. Reminds me of g5.

 

[cirodts]

What are the audio differences between the e30 and the e30 II?