Topping G5
Aug 28, 2022 at 3:29 AM Thread Starter Post #1 of 168

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I thought I was happy with my iFi Go Bar - I still am :wink: But the new G5 from Topping is even better :) Not that portable as iFi Go Bar but with very good SQ.

Comes at the same price point (300 EURO). 1/2 price (roughly) compared to other DAC’s with the same specification.

Works fine with Roon (after installing drivers), IPad Pro, iPhone 11

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Aug 29, 2022 at 4:49 AM Post #4 of 168

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The NX7 amp had pretty good reviews and G5 amp part is mainly NX7 with a bit less power @32ohm.
I wonder how G5 will pair with Arya Stealth.
 
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I thought I was happy with my iFi Go Bar - I still am :wink: But the new G5 from Topping is even better :) Not that portable as iFi Go Bar but with very good SQ.

All good, we're extremely happy how GO Bar turned out given its size and it's cool knowing that you still like it. Enjoy :)
 
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Sep 1, 2022 at 2:21 AM Post #8 of 168

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Can we use G5 as dac only and sens its ouput to an amp ?
 
Sep 2, 2022 at 7:28 PM Post #10 of 168

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Anyone can compare with a Chord Hugo 2 would be interesting to see??
 
Sep 13, 2022 at 4:21 PM Post #13 of 168

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Hi there,
looking for a portable dac/amp and right now the g5 looks pretty good. Will it be a good match with my hifiman xs? How's the bass? Ive read that its kinda bright and analytical. I also found a nice deal with a used ifi xdsd. Should i choose ifi instead cause of the xbass-warmth?
 
Sep 17, 2022 at 5:38 AM Post #14 of 168

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Yes, there's an aux in/out
Aux in/out is usually analogue, no?
Which is exactly what I want to know: can the dac be bypassed and the G5 used only as an amplifier? I'd like the keep the sound sig of the CS dac chips in my DAP, but get that much power in a portable.
 

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