TOPPING NX1 Portable Headphone Amplifier Impressions Thread

[H20Fidelity]

  Just order a NX1. Won't have the time to review it in depth but I thought I'll see what the fuzz is all about.

Looking forward to your full in-depth review. 

 

[Baycode]

  I should make a real review on these since I've had it for awhile now. I haven't needed it as much, but its an awesome budget portable solution.

 
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  Just order a NX1. Won't have the time to review it in depth but I thought I'll see what the fuzz is all about.

 
I am feeling that 2 valuable inputs are on the way

 

[ebrian]

My NX1 was ordered July 2 from AliExpress, and apparently reached the Netherlands last Thursday.  Let's how long it takes for the donkey to swim across the Atlantic.

 

[Wokei]

My NX1 was ordered July 2 from AliExpress, and apparently reached the Netherlands last Thursday.  Let's how long it takes for the donkey to swim across the Atlantic.

That is far better than me delivery time ...me delivery took almost 40 days ... U got good donkey...

 

[mditty]

This is more of a question than a comment but...My NX1 kicks butt on my ipod touch, with or without using my FIIO line out (I like it better with however) But I get worse results with my laptop (toshiba p75-a7100). On my laptop the volume is lower and the sound is worse (whether switched to high or low impedance). Another oddity, with or without the NX1 pandora sounds better than music files (not really an NX1 question actually). I would like to get equal or close to equal results from all sources (have an acer Android tablet as well). 

 

[Baycode]

  This is more of a question than a comment but...My NX1 kicks butt on my ipod touch, with or without using my FIIO line out (I like it better with however) But I get worse results with my laptop (toshiba p75-a7100). On my laptop the volume is lower and the sound is worse (whether switched to high or low impedance). Another oddity, with or without the NX1 pandora sounds better than music files (not really an NX1 question actually). I would like to get equal or close to equal results from all sources (have an acer Android tablet as well). 

 
The answer may be the source/component match/mismatches. It's a known phenomenon that applies to the most of the audio equipments (headphones, amps, dacs, sources, ...). 
 
...and probably your laptop has a crappy dac/amp with very low volume output that NX1 may only be able to alter the volume level.
 
 
I am in love with the  iPod Touch 4th gen --> Fiio LOD --> NX1 --> Havi B3 Pro1 or AKG K551 combo that I couldn't have time to properly try NX1 with other sources 

 

 

[mditty]

 
I am in love with the  iPod Touch 4th gen --> Fiio LOD --> NX1 --> Havi B3 Pro1 or AKG K551 combo that I couldn't have time to properly try NX1 with other sources 

 

 
I agree about the ipod touch 4th gen + FIIO LOD. those two together is a kick ass combo with any of my phones. That said my HTC one X may graduate to being my dedicated music player once I get a new phone (with the ipod as backup) due to the "Beats" eq mode which I like with some phones and can be turned off and works while streaming which I can't say for can opener or any other eq on the ipod. 

 

[H20Fidelity]

If you're experiencing bad quality (or synergy) with your laptop headphone out the next step is to pick up a cheap DAC and try amping from that Instead. Something like the cheap Ele DAC found on eBay might be a good start. A quick search will find you some information. Or, if you're willing to spend a little more the Stoner Acoustics UD110.

 

[ClieOS]

 
Looking forward to your full in-depth review. 

 
Don't hold your breath

 

[peter123]

I just reordered one of these since my first one never arrived.................

 

[ebrian]

That is far better than me delivery time ...me delivery took almost 40 days ... U got good donkey...

Haha.. well I can still beat you.  Let's see how long it takes before it arrives here in Canada.  19 days so far..

 

[Wokei]

That angled Neutrik interconnect was in my wishlist for some time...

Since I already have a longer, 4 wire version I didn't order.

But thinking of the total price (15 USD) it seems as a steal. Hope the cable they use is a good one.

Please inform us about the quality after you receive them @Wokei



PS: The price for single Neutrik jack is nearly 9 USD (icluding shipping)!!!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Neutrik-NTP3RC-3-5mm-1-8-Stereo-Right-Angle-Mini-Plug-Nickel-Contacts-Case-/181419687555?pt=US_Audio_Cables_Adapters&hash=item2a3d74be83

Me Neutrik cable just arrived ...me very impressed ...good workmanship ...look very sexceee...silver braided ....here are some pics ...enjoy





Gotta click on the pics ..to see ...real beauty on close-up

 

[Baycode]

Looks very nice @Wokei !    Please share your findings about the sound of new cable. Is it pure silver or SPC?

 

[hay2014]

Hi all
 
I'm new to this forum and have recently purchased the Topping NX-1.  For anybody who is deliberating over whether to get this amp, I would say get it - it's a no brainer.
 
I have a few amps, including the Graham slee voyager, the E11, the PA2V, go-vibe martini+.
 
Whilst this little amp doesn't have the musical complexity of the Voyager, it definitely holds weight against the go-vibe martini-u that I paid about 200 aussie bucks for - and the NX1 I paid like 37 dollars for.  It is insane value for the sound quality.  Also the Martini U had really bad EMI problems, so much I couldn't use it on the train.... the NX1 does not have these problems.
 
So I would highly recommend this little amp, which to my ears is punching up around where the 150-200 amps are, but obviously can't compete with the amps above that.
 
I would describe the amp signature as engaging and fun (in high gain mode).  the clarity is good and the soundstage is deep and wide coming out from the lod of the ipod 160 gb classic.
 
hope this helps someone, cause I bought the little amp on what I read here and haven't regretted it.
 
cheers 
john

 

[DJScope]

  Hi all
 
I'm new to this forum and have recently purchased the Topping NX-1.  For anybody who is deliberating over whether to get this amp, I would say get it - it's a no brainer.
 
I have a few amps, including the Graham slee voyager, the E11, the PA2V, go-vibe martini+.
 
Whilst this little amp doesn't have the musical complexity of the Voyager, it definitely holds weight against the go-vibe martini-u that I paid about 200 aussie bucks for - and the NX1 I paid like 37 dollars for.  It is insane value for the sound quality.  Also the Martini U had really bad EMI problems, so much I couldn't use it on the train.... the NX1 does not have these problems.
 
So I would highly recommend this little amp, which to my ears is punching up around where the 150-200 amps are, but obviously can't compete with the amps above that.
 
I would describe the amp signature as engaging and fun (in high gain mode).  the clarity is good and the soundstage is deep and wide coming out from the lod of the ipod 160 gb classic.
 
hope this helps someone, cause I bought the little amp on what I read here and haven't regretted it.
 
cheers 
john

 
 
Hey John! You don't look like a noob, but as traditions go: Welcome to Head-Fi! Sorry for your wallet!
 
I couldn't agree with you more!