[Jimster480]

Make sure you void the warranty and show us it's guts. It has 2 OPA2134's. Good candidate for op amp rolling.

What is Op Amp rolling?

Also how does the D30 compare with the SMSL M8?

 

[drteming]

   
 
So how does it compare with the SMSL M8?
 
Well, the D30 doesn't have the OLED display showing the format, or the fancy filters (which I haven't really been able to reliably tell any difference), but the sound is comparable.  I find the M8 to be transparent, just like the D30.  If you already have a M8, there is no point in getting the D30.  But if you are looking for a DAC to start out that will handle DSD files, the Topping D30 is the deal of the century.
 
What are the downfalls?  Well, it doesn't support 32/382, DXD or DSD 256/512, but since I don't have any music in those formats, it's a moot point.
 
Interestingly, with my Windows 10 rig, I was able to plug it in, and because I had the driver for the M8 installed, the computer recognized immediately.  In fact, I didn't have to do anything to Foobar2000 since I already had it configured for the M8.  Makes sense since both DAC's use the XMOS interface.  The driver provided by Topping on the USB drive is the 2.26.0 version.  The latest driver for the SMSL M8 is the 3.20.0 version, which is what I have installed.
 

 
 
Op amp rolling refers to trying out different (but compatible) op amps.  Some people are of the opinion that there is really no discernible differences between well made op amps if done in a blind test, and others swear that op amps sound different from each other.  Me?  I just like to tinker.

 

[Jimster480]

Op amp rolling refers to trying out different (but compatible) op amps.  Some people are of the opinion that there is really no discernible differences between well made op amps if done in a blind test, and others swear that op amps sound different from each other.  Me?  I just like to tinker.

okay but what about the D30 how does it compare with the M8

 

[drteming]

okay but what about the D30 how does it compare with the M8

Dude, in my reply, I quoted an excerpt from my original post comparing the D30 to the M8.

 

[Jimster480]

It didn't show in the reply. I will go back and look at your first post sorry.

 

[Jimster480]

Dude, in my reply, I quoted an excerpt from my original post comparing the D30 to the M8.

You said they both sound the same. Is that it?

 

[drteming]

You said they both sound the same. Is that it?

 
Pretty much.  Headphones are the most important link in the chain.  Amplifier is a distant second and DAC is way down there.  Stock, I couldn't tell the two apart.  I stuck in an OPA2107 in the D30, and convinced myself that the bass is a bit better, but I bet if I measured it with professional equipment, there will be no difference.

 

[Jimster480]

   
Pretty much.  Headphones are the most important link in the chain.  Amplifier is a distant second and DAC is way down there.  Stock, I couldn't tell the two apart.  I stuck in an OPA2107 in the D30, and convinced myself that the bass is a bit better, but I bet if I measured it with professional equipment, there will be no difference.

Do you have significant time with both?
I'm considering getting the D30 now too lol

 

[drteming]

The M8 I had for over a year. The D30 since September when it first came out. I've been using the D30 exclusively for the last couple of months.

 

[Jimster480]

The M8 I had for over a year. The D30 since September when it first came out. I've been using the D30 exclusively for the last couple of months.

Interesting to know.
The M8 is a very highly regarded DAC, its interesting to know you feel that the Topping D30 is sufficient to replace it without you feeling the need to go back to the M8.

 

[dario78]

hi guys, I haven't understood if

 the dac accepts both 110 and 220 voltage. I haven't seen any switch between the two from the photos of the case​

 

[drteming]

  hi guys, I haven't understood if

 the dac accepts both 110 and 220 voltage. I haven't seen any switch between the two from the photos of the case​

 
The power input for the D30 is 15V DC.  

 

[Razornova]

Comparing DACs alone, are these competitive to NFB-11 or iDSD nano?

 

[dario78]

edit

 

[dario78]

   
The power input for the D30 is 15V DC.  

ok thanks, and does the box contain adapter plugs for european/english socket?