THE TOPPING DX5 II IS THE SECOND-GENERATION EVOLUTION OF THE DX5

The Topping DX5 II is the second-generation evolution of the DX5, featuring a fully balanced DAC and Headphone amp design with significant enhancements.

The Topping DX5 II DAC And Headphone Amplifier is available in the UK through Electromod.

TOPPING DX5 II DAC AND HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER

It is equipped with two ESS ES9039Q2M DAC chips, enabling independent decoding of the left and right channels. A newly developed X-Hybrid headphone amplification architecture allows for a fully balanced four-channel amplifier design within a compact chassis.

The system achieves a dynamic range of 133dB @1kHz and THD+N < 0.00006%. Thanks to an optimized circuit topology, the DX5 II offers significantly reduced idle power consumption and heat generation, improving overall circuit efficiency.

AURORA UI AND PEQ

 With an ultra-low noise floor of 1.8uVrms and a powerful output of 7600mW x 2, the DX5 II is capable of driving even the most demanding headphones to their full potential, Electromod tells us.

The unit introduces the all-new Aurora UI and PEQ (Parametric EQ) capabilities, enabling users to tailor their listening experience with ease and precision.

INPUTS AND OUTPUTS

With a full suite of input options—USB, optical, coaxial, and Bluetooth—plus both RCA and XLR balanced outputs, the DX5 II is engineered to meet the demands of audiophiles seeking flexible, high-performance HiFi across a variety of listening scenarios.

TOPPING DX5 II DAC AND HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER PRICE

The retail price of DX5 II is £299 or €299. Available through Electromod in the UK.

HiFi PiG Says: Topping continues the affordability of the legacy DX5 with more features packed in.