Topping DX3pro+ LDAC Headphone Amplifier - ES9038Q2M XU208 NFCA Bluetooth5.0 Audio Decoder USB/Opt/Coax DAC AMP Pre Amplifier with Remote Control (Black)

📏 Dimensions: 4.7 x 1.1 x 3.1 in ⚖️ Weight: ~370g (0.8 lb) 🔌 Inputs: USB, Optical, Coax, Bluetooth 5.0 w/LDAC 🔊 Outputs: RCA Pre-Out, 6.35mm Headphone Out 💡 Chipset: XMOS XU208 + ESS ES9038Q2M DAC 📶 Amp Power: ~700mW @32Ω | THD+N: 0.00013% --- ✅ Objective Breakdown: Topping’s DX3 Pro+ is a feature-dense DAC/AMP combo built for the desktop. The ESS chip delivers an ultra-clean, low-noise output, supporting PCM up to 32-bit/768kHz and native DSD512. It boasts Bluetooth 5.0 with LDAC, aptX HD, AAC, and SBC codec support. The bundled remote is responsive and allows easy switching between inputs and modes. The amp drives most headphones with ease (up to ~250Ω), and the preamp function works seamlessly for powered monitors. --- 💭 Subjective Breakdown (HiTekHQ testing): 🎮 Gaming: Imaging is pinpoint, especially in FPS titles. Footsteps, reloads, and reflections sound separated and clean—almost surgical. No added warmth—this is dead neutral. 🎧 Audiophile: Detail retrieval is chef’s kiss. Not lush or romantic—this is reference tuning through and through. If your IEMs are tuned well, they’ll shine. If not… you’ll hear every flaw. 👨‍💼 Everyday User: Plug-and-play via USB. Use the remote to switch between Bluetooth, PC, and TV audio. You don’t have to understand what “ES9038” means to hear the clarity. 🧠 HiTekHQ Verdict: My daily driver for both content editing and gaming. It doesn’t color the sound—it just reveals it. Combine it with a clean amp stack or use solo—either way, it punches above its class.

It's a solid headphone DAC. The clicky volume knob is one of those nice touches that makes it feel just a bit more premium. It powers both my Sennheiser HD 600 and my LCD-X without problem (though for the Senns, the high gain setting is necessary). Although I don't use it this way, you can connect to it wirelessly via Bluetooth. The screen is nice and bright, but not intrusive. It doesn't take up a lot of space on my desk. There's not much to the little box, but that's alright - it's straightforward, and what it does, it does well. The sound is clean, and it's a pretty good value if you catch it on sale. You're not gonna get any tubes or anything here, but if you're looking for a simple DAC that just does its job, this is a solid choice.

I bought this Dac/amp for gaming purposes, so take my opinion on this from that perspective. I am using Moondrop kato and HD6xx for my gaming. I have played all day on RS6 and omg i was missing tons of sound qs. Now i am able to hear new things that I didn’t even hear before on fiso k5 dac, the depth the range of footsteps and gunshots are way clearer than ever. I am able to spot footsteps 2-3 rooms away if they are sprinting. I can hear many thins at the same time. Pros: The sound is clear, clean and crisp nothing fun at all. It gives natural sound with great depth. Has decent 1.8 watt power to drive my gears. Remote control and BT. Nice features to have for this price. Cons: No bass control, it’s okay for me since i am only using it for gaming, but not so much for music. The filters settings seems to be useless, couldn’t tell the difference at all. No battery provided in the box, so you have to buy AAA size. If you are going to use it for gaming and music that’s the best option for $199. If you are here for music, I would say invest more money and buy something else, it lacks bass control, and some other features like balanced output and it’s only 3.5mm headphone jack.

Big bang for your buck IMHO! Device is easy to setup and the included instruction guide is pretty detailed. Recommend reading for sure. One area it covers is the setup mode. To enter you must press and hold multi function control on device in, while plugging unit in. Although a lot of settings can be done via remote, certain items like blue tooth on/off and DAC only mode setting, must be made via the setup mode. Current firmware is 1.25, and mine shipped with this. Current firmware can be downloaded, which includes tool to determine current device version. The download included USB driver (at least for me, Windows 10) MUST be installed also to access the firmware tool, and ability to install firmware if required. Sound is excellent, very detailed and nice sound stage. I have tried both headphone and line out to my audio receiver. Although I have running in DAC only mode, you can still use the headphone amp without disabling the DAC only mode. DAC only mode will display sampling rate has volume is fixed, in headphone and pre amp mode, the volume level is displayed, sampling rate momentarily upon new song/different sampling rate. Some nice options are ability to either turn on or off (i.e. standby) based on signal received, but I don't think both at same time..haven't tested this yet. Another nice feature is that you can set so after a minute or so of inactivity (i.e. issue remote commands or moving the multi function knob), that the display turns off, other than the input selected. Any button push or knob movement returns display. Good to have the auto on set, as if you lose or misplace the remote, there is NO power button on device. Even if you unplug, plug back in, only returns to standby mode. The auto on should allow the device to power on if input signal received. Also tested, device connected to surge protector with my other audio gear. I turn off protector when done for the day. The settings that I have changed on the DX3 are retained when power re-applied. Not sure how long would be retained, but for me..works! Kinda weird, but mine came without batteries for the remote, not sure if normal, or they forgot. I don't think was an original return. 2 AAA if need! So far so good, solid build and feel, great features, highly recommended. Note I looked at a few, including a closely priced SMSL, however it did not appear to have a DAC only mode, so passed. No regrets so far!

Davvero un ottimo prodotto, l’ho acquistato da utilizzare collegato USB per l’ascolto in cuffia. La cuffia scelta è una Beyerdynamic DT990proX. Il DAC fa ciò che deve, con Player Foobar2000 da il meglio di sé, specialmente se utilizzato come uscita unica per la musica, escludendo così tutti gli altri suoni spuri del pc. Conoscevo già Topping, ho un altro DAC il D10S accoppiato ad un paio di casse HIRES e quindi sono andato sul sicuro. Il telecomando è piccolo e con tutte le funzioni necessarie. Il DAC si può spegnere con il telecomando o si spegne da solo con il pc.

Sehr sehr guter DAC/AMP. Die Preis Leistung stimmt hier vollkommen. Genug Power um auch Hochohmige Kopfhörer zu betreiben und für die meisten vollkommen ausreichend. Der DX3 Pro+ ist ein kompaktes Gerät das eine gute Verarbeitung hat und viele Anschlussmöglichkeiten und Features bietet, außerdem funktioniert alles Plug and Play auch unter Windows 11.

Sound is really good to me. I really like the look and slim design. Few less positive things: - Navigating in the menu/settings is old fashion and cryptic because lcd is very basic - I couldn't find from the menu how to disable bluetooth to use less power because it's a bit warm. I tried to do what they mention in the manual and I entered the DFU mode which I think is to reprogram the unit :( - I would have preferred a 6.35 jack - Could use a pixel matrix lcd screen to have better readibility Those negative things said, it's a device to play music, not to have fancy menu/display. Worked out of the box with Ubuntu 22.04. Pulse audio configured to play at 96Khz Happy so far of this buy.

Super clean and works like a charm. Controls are simple be can even be used with Bluetooth devices.

This little DAC and amplifier sounds fantastic, even for £400 I'd be happy with the performance but at £150 it's fantastic value. It's as good as anything I've heard at much higher prices, up to £400 or more. I bought it to use at work, connected to my MacBook pro by USB. I've got several headphones to use when working and this device drove them all exceptionally well, even my Sennheiser HD650. Music sounds very neutral, nothing is pushed forward, the bass is reasonably warm and deep and the whole feel is reasonably relaxed. For example, some Joni Mitchell songs can make cheap equipment sound a little bit shrill or coarse, but this Topping DX3 pro+ works really well, even the song My Old Man is rendered well. The song He Needs Me by Nina Simone has beautifully soft and rich vocals which come through so well, really lovely to listen to. I found myself pausing work to listen to Star 6 & 7 8 9 by The Orb, the birdsong and gentle synth punctuated by the very deep bass made me smile. This is a great little amp, I'm very pleased with it and would highly recommend it at just £149.