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Just Arrived: Topping D900 – A New Benchmark in High-End DACs

After much anticipation, TOPPING has officially unveiled the D900, a true flagship DAC designed by the renowned duo team Li and Huang. Debuted at several international audio shows to high acclaim, the D900 is more than just a new product—it’s the culmination of over 15 years of experience in high-end audio engineering. Built for audiophiles who demand ultimate sound quality and premium aesthetics, the D900 introduces several innovations, including a proprietary 32-element PSRM DAC module and self-developed I/V conversion technology. The...

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Topping D900 Flagship dac

The D900 DAC is TOPPING’s latest flagship product, marking a significant breakthrough in the brand’s digital decoding technology. It features a newly developed discrete 1-bit decoding architecture and is equipped with 32-element PSRM module. With harmonic distortion below -140dB and a SNR of up to 131dB, its performance rivals that of top-tier DAC chips. The unit also includes a fully independent preamp circuit with high-precision volume control in 0.5dB steps. It comes with a 10-band high-precision PEQ, allowing detailed adjustments of frequency, gain, and bandwidth, and...

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TOPPING has upgraded its popular DX5 model to the DX5 II, now available in three color options for 299,-. Features: Dual independent ESS DAC chips—specifically, the ES9039Q2M Incorporates the X-Hybrid headphone amplifier circuit Equipped with QCC5125 chip Support LDAC Offering a 6.35mm single-ended jack, a 4.4mm balanced jack, and a 4-pin XLR headphone jack Support 10-band PEQ

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Chinese Audio: From Underdog to Industry Leader?

For years, audiophiles dismissed Chinese audio gear as cheap, uninspired, or knockoff-quality. But in recent years, that perception has been turned completely upside down, We from Hifstudio79 already believed many years ago in Chinese audio. Today, Chinese brands are not only catching up—they’re leading the way in performance, innovation, and value. Names like Topping, SMSL, Gustard, Holo Audio, Xduoo,  Fosi, and Aunehave become serious contenders, often outperforming traditional Western brands that cost two or three times as much.

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WIIM launches the Amp Ultra

We’re thrilled to introduce our most refined streaming amplifier yet, the WiiM Amp Ultra, a high-performance powerhouse built for discerning listeners. Encased in a sleek unibody aluminum chassis with a vibrant 3.5” glass touchscreen, it delivers 100W per channel at 8Ω or 200W at 4Ω, driving up to four passive speakers with stunning clarity and dynamics. Built with audiophile-grade components, including the ESS ES9039Q2M SABRE DAC, dual TI TPA3255 amp chips, and six TI OPA1612 op-amps, Amp Ultra ensures ultra-low distortion and rich, detailed sound. Post...

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NEW! Hidizs ST2 Nebula PRO DSP USB-C in ears

Redefining Hi-Res Audio with USB-C DAC HiFi Digital Earphones Experience zero-latency transmission for seamless audio and enjoy convenient in-line control and crystal-clear communication with the HD microphone, designed for audiophiles, music lovers, and gamers who prioritize every millisecond, every Hi-Res music note. Whether it's intense gaming, captivating videos, or detailed music playback, the ST2 Nebula—also known as the ST2 PRO Nebula version—is your ultimate companion for a superior sound experience. Soon available by Hifistudio79

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At Hifistudio79, we’re incredibly proud!

At Hifistudio79, we’re incredibly proud to have earned a customer satisfaction rating of 9.5! This rating means the world to us – it reflects the trust, support, and appreciation from our amazing customers. We’re committed to delivering top-quality products and service, every single day. Thank you for being part of our journey. We’ll keep doing our best to make your audio experience unforgettable. – Team Hifistudio79

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xDuoo heeft de X5 DAP gelanceerd 2x CS43131

xDuoo heeft de X5 gelanceerd, een draagbare muziekspeler die is voorzien van audiofiele eigenschappen zoals aparte DAC-chips van het type CS43131 voor elk kanaal en dubbele hoofdtelefoonaansluitingen, t.w. 3,5 mm single-ended en 4,4 mm gebalanceerd.   Natuurlijk leverbaar bij Hifistudio79 voor de prijs van 219,-

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Topping B200 Monoblock Amplifier ASR Review

This is a review and detailed measurements of the Topping B200 "monoblock" (single channel) audio amplifier. It was sent by the company and costs 599,-.     Conclusions One or more designers at Topping have figured out how to nail noise and distortion in any products they design. No matter how difficult it is to "port" that to other product categories such as this higher power amplifier, they deliver on that. As such, Topping owns the category when it comes to medium to medium high...

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