Farpun Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 Hi, I'm interested in using my Oppo 103 as a cd transport to a Topping D30 or D50, I'm interested in your opinions of wether it's a worthwhile upgrade and if I would hear any notable difference compared to the DAC in the 103. It's going into a Schiit Valhalla 2 and HD650 headphones. Thanks in advance, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy8 Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 The103 has a so, so DAC. Have not heard the Topping DACs but from what I have read here, they are very good value for money DACs. So, you will likely hear the improvement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farpun Posted November 12, 2018 Author Share Posted November 12, 2018 The103 has a so, so DAC. Have not heard the Topping DACs but from what I have read here, they are very good value for money DACs. So, you will likely hear the improvement.Thanks Snoopy you always reply first whenever I have posted, I really appreciate it.Are there any dacs around the $350 mark that you would suggest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy8 Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 53 minutes ago, Farpun said: Thanks Snoopy you always reply first whenever I have posted, I really appreciate it. Just a nice coincidence, but happy to help! 54 minutes ago, Farpun said: Are there any dacs around the $350 mark that you would suggest? There are many Topping fans here, so I will let them tell you. Best value for money is going second hand, so be patient and look in Classifieds. If new and want portability as well, suggest auditioning Audioquest Dragonfly Red. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Terence Hill Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 I ran an Oppo 103 into my Dac Magic Plus for awhile and it sounded better to me. A bit clearer and more precise, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanta911 Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 (edited) I think @Snoopy8 is being kind by describing the 103 DAC as so-so, I have a 105 and I would describe it's DAC performance as less than so-so, it just has no weight in the sound. I'm not sure if it's the DAC implementation itself or something else such as the power supply or output stage? Anyway, I have a few DACs that I play around with including the Topping D50 which is amazing value for money in my opinion and well worth a try. I also have a Chord Qutest and the Topping does a pretty good job against it, with the bass being a little loose in comparison to the Chord. Of course this would be system/setup dependent. Edited November 13, 2018 by wanta911 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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