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Topping D90SE Flagship ES9038Pro MQA Balanced DAC Launched

Topping D90SE Flagship ES9038Pro MQA Balanced DAC Launched

Topping is one of the largest manufacturers of HiFi desktop audio gears based in China. They have a wide range of products focusing both on entry-level and high-tier audiophiles. Today, Topping announced their latest flagship MQA DAC, the Topping D90SE. We know Topping already has a D90 flagship DAC, but this is D90SE featuring a different audio decoding chipset to the former model. Topping D90SE features the all-new powerful ES9038Pro DAC chip from ESS Sabre Technologies. It is a fully balanced DAC offering flagship-grade features such as ultra-low distortion ratings, high-res signal decoding, MQA support, XLR & RCA selectable output, and many more features. Topping D90SE MQA is available to order from our store with a price tag of 899.00$, check out more details here.
You could also purchase it on HiFiGo's Amazon Store:
America Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B097RF1GRW/full+balanced+dac
Japan Amazon:
https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B097RKLZG9/フルバランスDAC

Topping D90SE-1

Features:-

>Flagship ES9038Pro DAC Chip.  

>Hi-Res Audio & Hi-Res Audio Wireless Certified.  

>Flagship-Grade Performance With Ultra-Low Distortion.  

>2nd Generation 16-Core XMOS XU216 USB Signal Receiver.  

>PCM Decoding up to 32-Bit/768kHz.  

>Native DSD512 Decoding.  

>IIS Input Supports Native DSD1024 Support.  

>MQA Decoding Support across USB, Coaxial, Optical, and AES Inputs.  

>High-Resolution Bluetooth V5.0 Connectivity With LDAC Transmission Codec.  

>RCA & XLR Output Support.  

>Ultra-Low Noise Pre-Amp Function.  

>Fully Operational Remote Control.  

Output Parameters(RCA):-  

>THD+N(A-Weighted): <0.00007%@1kHz.  

>THD+N(No-Weight): <0.0008%@20Hz-20kHz.  

>SNR: 127dB.  

>Dynamic Range: 127dB.  

>Frequency Response: 20Hz-40kHz(+/-0.3dB).  

>Output Level: 2.1Vrms@0dBFS(4V Mode), 2.6Vrms@0dBFS(5V Mode).  

>Noise: <1.3uVrms.  

>Crosstalk: -124dB@1kHz.  

>Channel Balance: 0.3dB.  

>Output Impedance: 100 ohms.  

Ouptut Parameters(XLR):-  

>THD+N(A-Weighted): <0.00005%@1kHz.  

>THD+N(No-Weight): <0.0003%@20Hz-20kHz.  

>SNR: 134dB.  

>Dynamic Range: 134dB.  

>Frequency Response: 20Hz-40kHz(+/-0.3dB).  

>Output Level: 4.2Vrms@0dBFS(4V Mode), 5.2Vrms@0dBFS(5V Mode).  

>Noise: <1.1uVrms.  

>Crosstalk: -139dB@1kHz.  

>Channel Balance: 0.3dB.  

>Output Impedance: 100 ohms.

Topping D90SE-2

Industry-Leading Audio Signal Decoding:-  

Topping D90 SE achieves industry-leading performance with an ultra-low-distortion rating of <0.00005%. It brings the true details out of our music with great clarity and precision. Not only the output has ultra-low distortion, but it also achieves high SNR ratings that contribute to a pitch-dark noise-free background in the output signal. 

Flagship-Grade Sabre DAC Chip:- 

Topping has equipped the D90SE with an all-new powerful ES9038Pro flagship-grade DAC chip from Sabre Technologies. It helps the D90SE decode high-resolution audio signal with ultimate quality and performance. The output signal is transparent providing a supremely clean output signal with excellent dynamics and clarity. It is paired to a 2-nd Gen 16-Core XU216 XMOS USB signal receiver chip that provides HiFi signal decoding characteristics to the D90SE. 

Topping D90SE-3

High-Resolution Signal Decoding With MQA Support:- 

Topping D90SE is a flagship-grade Desktop DAC. It offers decoding support for almost all kinds of audio files and formats. It supports PCM signal up to 32-Bit/768kHz and DSD up to DSD512 natively through a USB connection(Through IIS input DSD1024 decoding is also supported). Apart from these, Topping D90SE also supports full MQA unfolding bringing the latest MQA Technology high-end users worldwide. MQA decoding is supported via USB, AES, Optical, and Coaxial input options.

Bluetooth V5.0 Connectivity With High-Resolution LDAC Transmission:- 

Topping has featured the advanced Qualcomm CSR8675 Bluetooth chip in the D90SE. It provides a stable Bluetooth V5.0 connection with high-resolution LDAC/AptX HD/AptX LL/AptX/SBC/AAC wireless transmission protocols.. It utilises the CSR8675 only for Bluetooth signal, decoding is handled by the flagship Sabre DAC only.

Plug & Play Across Multiple Devices:-  

D90SE is a highly compatible Desktop DAC. It supports Windows 10, MAC, Linux, iOS, Android with plug and play feature. Driver installation is only needed for Windows ASIO applications that is also a very simple process and the driver can be downloaded from Topping's website.

Topping D90SE-4

Balanced & Single-Ended Selectable Output Options:-  

D90SE features balanced XLR and single-ended RCA output ports. Users get the option to choose between different output options such as, "XLR Only", "RCA Only", or "XLR+RCA". Output option can also be chosen between 4V and 5V for XLR output and 2V and 2.5V for the RCA output option.  

Pre-Amp Function:-  

Topping D90SE is not only a dedicated high-end DAC with a fixed output level, it can also serve as a pre-amplifier where you can control the output volume level using the front panel or the remote control.  

Topping D90SE-5

Price & Availability:-  

Topping D90SE is available to purchase from the HiFiGo store for just 899$. Order yours today!!

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