I also have a Lotoo PAW 6000. To use the TOPPING L30 as a preamplifier, simply toggle the front switch, and now you can use the L30 to control the volume of your powered speakers or attenuate the volume of your power amplifier. This headphone has a much lower impedance of just 13Ω but requiring the amp to supply quite a bit of current due to the lower 92dB SPL. It is superb engineering in small package and low cost. It has a more even sub-bass to mid-bass transition that isn’t quite as textured or hard-hitting but also a more accurate note timbre, the low-end showcasing subjectively greater balance. It’s solidly put-together and feels surprisingly premium given its price. TOPPING L30 NFCA Modules UHGF Technology Headphone Amplifier AUS Version Power supply is included Audiophile Store, Australia Stock, Authorised Resellers, Local Warranty, Full Support The TOPPING L30 is a High Performance Single Ended headphone amplifier. TOPPING L30 + E30 NFCA Modules UHGF Technology Headphone Amplifier AUS Version Power supply is included Audiophile Store, Australia Stock, Authorised Resellers, Local Warranty, Full Support The TOPPING L30 is a High Performance Single Ended headphone amplifier. The L30 is a reference amp, no question. This means the dial is fully usable right down to near silence where even the Atom and THX789 introduce some imbalance at lower volume settings – of course, the output of the DAC can be adjusted to compensate for this. that is carrying a lot of tech from its bigger sibling. For ex – Will the desktop dac/amp set up sound as good with an android phone as it may sound with a computer or transport. The user manual includes a set of measurements for those who are interested in that sort of thing. headphones, then I’m here to say that it was good sounding, but not great sounding. The L30 was designed to be paired with Topping’s E30, I got a silver L30, which is a perfect match for my silver E30. The L30 uses a voltage-current hybrid feedback architecture that started out in the A90 as well as their nested Feedback model. Using the Ipower returned my HD800 to its normal cavernous sound. Don’t believe me? The TOPPING E30 DAC is equipped with the AK4493EQ D/A chip and the XMOS interface controlling the USB inputs. Sonically, the high current delivery works well in tandem with a very low OI. This review is very much from the perspective of someone new to desktop gear and not hugely into analyzing specs and measurements. , a Big fan, a Big-Big biggity-Big fan. With the beyerdynamic DT80 600 Ohm it's producing sound, but it's not producing sound at a high level. I’ve heard some comments regarding the L30s ability to handle fast passages and have to say I found no such problems with the L30 and wonder if maybe those impressions were more due to either the dac feeding it or the headphone it was feeding as I tried to make it mis-step and could not using several different sources and headphones. The L30 is an amazing product by itself and when paired with the E30 DAC is a monster combo in a mini-stack package. I’m serious, it will put on a plate everything is there to hear, all the good and all the bad. The L30 sports a single full-sized 6.3mm headphone-out, a pair of RCA analogue inputs, and a pair of variable RCA outputs. ( Log Out /  But, it’s not. The L30 is the latest offering, firmly grabbing the top of the class and holding on to it. The back is where things get very interesting. At 3.5W into a 16Ω load, I do not doubt that the L30 can drive most modern headphones. Of course, synergy is still a factor and enthusiasts will be able to refer to the impedance curve of their particular headphones to see how the OI will affect the sound. Considering its performance and price point, I’m happy to recommend the Topping L30 as a great sounding tiny headphone amp. There is no range that is pushed to the front, nor are there any gaps or recesses where anything has been de-emphasized. There was a time when we thought the Drop THX AAA was the best we could do and here comes the L30, with so much lower noise and distortion. In particular, the low-gain setting provides an ideal range for sensitive IEMs while the high-gain setting offers a lot more headroom for most headphones. Using the USB in does support DSD up to DSD512 Native/DSD256 DoP, so this limitation goes for the optical and coaxial in only. With Topping’s own NFCA (nested feedback composite amplifier) modules, similar to what is being used in the A90 Flagship headphone amplifier, the L30 can provide excellent AC & DC performance. Bottom line is that L30 follows the footsteps of A90 by offering a super clean sound, without leaning towards a clinical side, L30 is still natural and engaging sounding, unlike entry-level THD designs. With all that said, the rest of the gang were driven at close to their maximum potential. With such heavy loads, the little L30 will be struggling in offering you tons of headroom or effortless presentations. isn’t an especially feature-rich amplifier, it absolutely nails the fundamentals making it an easy and versatile recommendation from me. *Note: All the units in stock are all new from Topping arrived (29th January) with serial number 2012 and above*. Enter the Topping L30 ‘Linear Headphone Amplifier’, to introduce it by its formal name. CONS:  Max power output lower with E30 than claimed. In order to warrant the price-drop over the A90, the L30 forgoes a few of its brother’s features – namely the inclusion of balanced architecture. The USB in is of course the most versatile and will cover the most logical input sources such as a PC, laptop or a DAP as a transport. When you put the little one driving heaviest loads as Audeze LCD-4, Hifiman Susvara and Arya headphones, then I’m here to say that it was good sounding, but not great sounding. About the best thing one can say about an amplifier is that it contributes nothing to the sound and the L30 comes very close to that. Let's start off with some headphones that I know are very hard to drive. In this case, the supply that comes with the L30 is as good as I have seen in an external power supply provided with any product below $500 and certainly is not the limiting factor for the L30. Topping L30 current situation. Both are very articulate and well-controlled here, the L30 having slightly quicker decay and a hair more definition in the mid-bass due to the slightly smaller note size. It’s superbly built and it’s audibly faultless if you’re looking for a faithful and enjoyable solid-state amplifier. In addition, there was minimal deviation in sound signature from the THX789, which offers a 1-ohm output impedance. This is a compact unit but with nicely thought out controls: There was a plastic cover in the front which had very clear labels on it. Everything has been addressed in units starting with S/N 2012. When there are quick successive drum beats, the L30 sort of blurs them together a bit, and they don’t sound as distinct as I expect them to be. With the L30 and my Dynav2: one once again this is a really good sounding combination. The L30 does come with its own 15V AC adapter that you will need to make sure is suitable for your country. The Sennheiser HD600 is my North Star when it comes to looking for truth in audio. Customers who bought this item also bought. One thing that I believe I need to mention with the L30 is that the wall wart on the L30 is a transformer that converters the voltage from your system voltage(110V or 220V) to 15V, which is what the L30 accepts. It’s a headphone amplifier and pre-amplifier, and that’s about it. Kennerton Wodan, Magni and Gjallarhorn, Focal Clear and. With cleaner power coming into the L30, the first thing that I noticed with the L30 is the distortion-free presentation. PROS: Highly versatile, low noise, high power, small footprint, price. The shell is brushed aluminum anodized in your choice of black or silver. This headphone does take more power, though; I'm really straining this amp to try and get to a good listening level on this headphone. I’m actually very surprised by the performance I am hearing out of the little guy. The L30 offers loads of driving power on paper and 3 gain settings which makes it a bit more flexible than the Atom and Magni 3. The two three-way toggle-switches are precise, with a nice firm throw. It's in a metal chassis and it’s got a little bit of heft to it, but it's not very big. TOPPING Launches L30 Amp + Preamp Users can use the TOPPING L30 amp in two modes, amplifier and preamplifier modes. When the E30/L30 were paired with these, there was no lack of bass and the sound was well defined and clean. The diminutive L30 is evidence of ‘trickle-down’ technology within the Topping stable, sharing the same Nested Feedback Composite Amplifier (NFCA) technology as the A90. Linear power supplies are not as efficient, larger and are substantially more costly to produce. The Topping L30 enters the budget amplifier field at a time when the consumer has more options than ever before and better measuring products than ever before. “But what about planars?” you might ask. With a pre-amp out, low noise floor, natural tonality, lots of power at 3.5W into 16Ω, and a low output impedance for the headphone out, the. Linear power supplies are not as efficient, larger and are substantially more costly to produce. Using 5V power supply, E30 can easily access the working power supply anytimeand anywhere in nowadays. Any amplifier is only as good as the power it is fed and this is one place the attention to detail that Topping is putting into its products is very evident. Resolution is the second name of L30 and transparency its surname. After three days of listening, I am having absolutely the same feelings I’ve had with Topping A90, with Benchmark HPA4 and with Sparkos Labs Aries. The midrange presentation is also very similar between both amplifiers, being transparent and accurate. I found that the amp was not heavy enough to remain planted when unplugging and plugging in headphones, but this may change as the port wears in, being quite tight out of the factory. However, they provide a much quicker transient response in addition to lower noise output. Still, directional cues come across cleanly and it also portrays a convincing sense of distance if not the most multi-dimensional presentation. The L30 shares the casing with the E30 DAC and is designed to create a small desktop stack. This sounds like Topping had to put in a more significant chunk of the budget into the power supply, … When the L30 came out, I was excited to find out if this little amp would be able to impress me as much as the E30 did. *** Warning: We were just made aware about a statement Topping issued due to a few faulty L30 units with S/N starting 2011 or less which might experience a problem and should be replaced under warranty by … (345g) Topping E30 (DAC): 9.1 Oz. The quality of the digital signal can have an effect on the sound quality, but I have not done any tests on this myself. I won’t pretend that I know how an amp is built up, but claimed performance is really impressive. Topping’s decision to do away with the switch mode power supply was to ensure that the L30 would have a quiet and clean power supply. With the L30...this one of the most well-rounded entry-level sources I’ve come across. I will slightly alter my reviewing process as I want to mention all the bad parts of this unit before going forward. Midrange performance is one the most important aspects, at least for me it is and if I can’t find a natural tone, everything will just sound bad to me. During calmer parts of the song, the L30 performs superbly. price tag is double that of the Topping. Topping utilise an ultra-high performance NFCA module identical to that utilised in. All those lazy sounding portables like Meze 99 Classics and Sennheiser Momentum 2 started running faster as if someone spook them from behind. There are a few headphones that I have that this can drive well. I think most people will have multiple such plugs lying around anyway and should not be a problem. The E30 also offers the user to adjust the DAC filter settings with 6 filters for PCM and 2 for DSD decoding (I used setting “F-4”): Filter settings can be adjusted with the remote, which can also be used for adjusting the volume (not in pure DAC mode), switching between input sources, mute, auto power on/off and brightness level (low, mid, high). As usual, I feed the amp a superbly high quality analog 1 kHz tone at 2 volts, set the volume/gain to output 2 volts ("unity gain") and see how much distortion and noise we get: Wow, this is incredible. It already proved its value multiple times as you are getting the same wire-with-gain flavor with only $139! The unit is extremely lightweight so is best placed in an area where it isnt subject to bumps and bangs as it will move easily. Let's go with the Edition XX now. Though not the hardest headphone to drive, listening through the Audeze LCD-1 (16-ohm, 99dB) I only required 20% of volume dial in high-gain, no doubt higher volume listeners or those with less sensitive gear will be served here well too. It’s not only a warm/neutral take on a ‘reference’ sound, but it also happens to be very revealing of source gear. Nothing really stands out and yet everything is exactly at its right place. As a system, I was impressed with how well the nuances of the music were presented. The NFCA module also drives the pre-amp circuit promising strong performance for external speakers as well. It is an amplifier topology that uses voltage current hybrid feedback architecture in conjunction with ultra-high gain feedback to provide very low distortion, high current output and a high dynamic range. When you put the little one driving heaviest loads as. PROS:  Highly versatile, low noise, high power, small footprint, price. Though the. Two things were entirely conspicuous: the complete absence of any harshness and distortion; and just the most wonderful tonal richness and lush detail from the venerable Senns. It worked great with IEMs, portable and desktop headphones and almost everything I’ve said in my Topping A90 review, can be said in here too, it is really that good. Enjoy! It was only a matter of time when Topping would start trickling down technology from that one, that time is now and I’m presenting you the newest and the smallest L30 headphone amplifier that is carrying a lot of tech from its bigger sibling. Masters of Classical Music (MoCM) – Vision Ears VE5, In-a-Snapshot: Effect Audio ConX modular connector, F-3 Short delay, sharp roll off (default). When the L30 came out, I was excited to find out if this little amp would be able to impress me as much as the E30 did. With these 2 technologies, the L30 has very low distortion and heaps of power. I also used my MacBook Pro (mid-2012) to stream Idagio (a classical music streaming service). Furthermore, it offers a strong experience for sensitive IEMs with its very low noise floor, minimal channel imbalance through the volume range and sub 1-ohm output impedance. So to get the full performance out of the A50s, you are probably better off getting a desktop DAC as well. External AC Power Supply While the SP200 is more clinical, and just a hair faster, I found the Topping has a more enjoyable presentation. Output power was halved, but at 3.5 Watts in 16 Ohms and about 280mW in 300 Ohms, plus a voltage swing of 26 V peak-to-peak, L30 feels more like Goliath than like a David to me. The L30 was able to power all my headphones, including my Sennheiser HD600, and my, It would seem unfair for me to be comparing these 2 amplifiers, as the. Without the supposed advantage of balanced circuitry, I think it’s almost fair to compare the 2 amps. The L30 also implements Toppings’ UHGF (ultra high gain feedback) Technology, which gives it the ability to drive even the most demanding headphones. I can say that the L30 remained clean, and when I plug in sensitive IEM’s I can’t perceive any noise at all. L30 is a great little amp. So, when I saw the opportunity, I was very keen to review the budget E30 DAC and L30 headphone amplifier, which make up Topping’s ‘Hot Hatch’ desktop stack. The L30 did a nice job of providing a unified volume control for the YU4 and worked well when paired to the E30 as a compact office desk system. Volume was not at all lacking, and dynamics were not subdued. As many will know, the power supply is integral to the performance of a high-end amplifier and, thankfully, Topping have opted for a linear power supply on the L30 as opposed to switch-mode that is more commonly seen around this price. The E30 comes with a DC cable that will require your own 5V plug if you do not intend on running it from the USB port of your computer (which might not be the cleanest power supply). With the L30...this one of the most well-rounded entry-level sources I’ve come across. is a pretty great little amp. The soundstage on the L30 slightly narrow, but does not end up feeling closed in. It was only a matter of time when Topping would start trickling down technology from that one, that time is now and I’m presenting you the newest and the smallest. The restrained kick-drums in the intro sound promising over the D8000, threatening to reveal a torrent of low-end slam at the ‘real’ start of the song at the 2:12-mark. This lets the the L30 to reach the top of the ladder by a hair: Noise performance by itself is excellent: The right side shows that even when we drastically reduce output to just 50 millivolts, we still have the full dynamic range of the CD, placing the L30 again at the top of the class: Most important test here is power so let's see what the L30 can do into 300 ohm (high) load: Wow! The L30 is easy to setup, especially with its straight-forward connectivity. It did not really give any problems, but I can highly recommend making sure you have the volume dial all the way down when connecting and slowly increasing the volume. To use the TOPPING L30 as a preamplifier, simply toggle the front switch, and now you can use the L30 to control the volume of your powered speakers or attenuate the volume of your power amplifier. Audiosciencereview have done several deep dives on Topping’s technology and have found it to offer lower noise than even THX’s modules in some instances making it one of the best measuring systems on the market. I don’t actually know what the PAW6000 is capable of, but a desktop amp usually requires 2Vrms or more from the DAC and DAPs are usually not able to generate that much. It also reportedly incorporates Topping’s UHGF (ultra high gain feedback) technology in a voltage-current hybrid … Same beautiful dance is shown with opposite load of 33 ohm: Channel balance was exceptionally good for an amplifier with analog controls: If the other samples in the field are this good, this alone differentiates the L30 strongly from the competition for those of you with sensitive IEMs/headphones. The E30 and L30 are both a very attractive looking and feel well built. Resolution is the second name of L30 and transparency its surname. This item Topping P50 Linear Power Supply for Topping D50/D50s/DX3 Pro/A50 110V-240V (Black) S.M.S.L SA300 HiFi Digital Amplifier, Infineon's New Technology Class D Power Amp Chip, Bluetooth 5.0 APTX, Multiple EQ Modes with Remote Control (Black) Topping is a Chinese company that was established in 2008 and specializes in desktop equipment such as headphone amplifiers, power amplifiers and DACs at very interesting price points. . L30 carried lots of bass information from the lowest octaves and it presented them lightning fast, decaying everything in the same fashion. The L30 offers a linear, balanced and slightly energetic presentation that is a pleasure to listen to. On the other end of the spectrum, I tried a pair of Mr. This translates to the L30 being able to provide ridiculous THD numbers in the order of 0.00007%. When I plugged in the Topping L30, I found that it has an even-handed tonality. Topping L30 (Amp): 11.8 Oz. Aside from that the L30 is supplied only with a 6.35mm to 3.5mm adapter and the user’s manual and warranty card. THD is roughly 0.00007% while still being able to push 3.5 Watts into a 16Ω load. So you may want to leave that plastic on it. At this price I was not expecting a very elaborate unboxing experience and indeed it was all very straight forward and, importantly, sensibly packed. While technically it might be possible to use the PAW6000 with the A50s, it is probably not advisable. The L30’s main chassis is an all-metal unibody, made from nice-to-the-touch brushed aluminium. As I have explained in my A90 review, it exhibits a higher gain, higher slew rates and much lower distortion. Switch-mode power supplies are the most prevalent power supplies used in most electronics today, because of low manufacturing costs, and the ability to accept a wider range of voltage input from 110V to 220V. The lower-treble especially, delivers accurate positioning but percussion and strings have a shade less attack and crispness. Overall tonality is similar on both amplifiers, with the SP200 sounding slightly brighter. And I was not disappointed. In pre-amp, you can also use the volume dial to adjust output volume which is handy and adds to the amp’s versatility. Its clean, extended, textured and easy going in the same time. It’s a single ended unit, so not XLR jacks on its front or back plate. FREE Meze Audio Rai Penta Upgrade Cable — $149 Value for Limited Time. The latter apparently provide lots of power at low distortion. While the L30 has a very neutral sonic presentation, the overall sound of the E30 is slightly warm, and rich, with good depth for such a small DAC. With all that said, the rest of the gang were driven at close to their maximum potential. There’s a minuscule white LED dot on the front of the L30 to indicate that power is on – it’s kinda hard to see, but on the flip-side, at least it’s not blinding you while you’re getting work done at your desk. A USB cable is included for use with a USB source (for optical and coax you need your own cables) and a remote, which I think is pretty good at this price, but you also need it because there are only limited settings you can change directly on the DAC. When it comes to things like these, you can’t get better than this at any price point. How could I not be impressed by it? These are much larger and more powerful floor standing speakers with 300W worth of amplification per speaker. I loved it and I raved about it. Total Harmonic Distortion plus Noise (THD+N) is <0.00007%, the noise floor is <0.3uVrms, output impedance is 0.1 Ohm and the L30 produces 141dB of dynamic range while pushing out a maximum of 3,500mW per channel. If are worrying about driving high-impedance dynamic headphones, you shouldn’t, as L30 would be slapping those membranes until they turn red. On the left is a switch for on/off and when ‘on’ there is the selection for headphone amp (HPA) or pre-amp (PRE), next to that the gain switch with three settings of -9dB, 0dB or +9dB. is the pick of the bunch in the entry-level amplifier stakes, and well worth the $40 price differential over its $99 competitors. At the back are the standard RCA left and right inputs and outputs. L30 is an extremely IEM friendly amp, it works as magic with them and I don’t see a point of buying anything costlier than this. However, switch-mode power supplies are less resistant to harmonics from the power system, and may also generate high-frequency noise due to the switching transistors inside. Form-factor wise, it’s the analogue counterpart to the E30 DAC, sharing the same basic footprint and overall dimensions – the two make for a perfect desktop ‘stack’ for a whisker under $279. Sub-bass and mid-bass were rocking my world even with blues, not only with electronica. The power supply is a wall-wart but not the typical switched model that we see almost everywhere today. I’ve had the E30 for quite a while, and I was impressed with what the little E30 was able to do. You use medium gain, you give it some juice with this headphone, but the excellent pairing is L30 with the TYGR 300 R. It doesn't take a lot of juice and this is an extremely — I haven't said it yet — this is an extremely clean amplifier. In terms of design and build quality, it also handily beats out competitors around this price like the JDS Atom and Schiit Magni 3. Discussion. Simply put, L30 follows the same footprints with their. I personally love that unity gain and I wish all headphone amp manufacturers would offer a unity gain (0 dB) for the cleanest possible signal. So firm, in fact, that when you go to switch them upwards you inevitably lift the whole unit up off you desk. is a versatile little amplifier that can be a great fit to supplement a growing collection of headphones. This is a feature that I rarely see, as most headphone amps with pre-amps just automatically turn off the pre-amp section when headphones are plugged in, or even worse just leave both the pre-amp and headphone section on all the time. Both amplifiers have pretty much the same amount of bass, but the presentation is just slightly different. Furthermore, it offers a strong experience for sensitive IEMs with its very low noise floor, minimal channel imbalance through the volume range and sub 1-ohm output impedance. We are happy to provide you with another review compendium! Change ), Fascinated by the effects of sound quality and signature on human psychology, I am the willing subject of my own experiments. Do note that I’ve fed it a stronger signal than usual. Aside from being a headphone amplifier, the L30 is also designed to be a preamplifier. Get one and thank yourself that you live in this era and not a few years ago. At the other end of the spectrum, the Topping L30 was able to take anything I threw at it. This would very easily power things like the HD58X, it would probably work well with things like the 4XX. At the other end of the spectrum, the Topping L30 was able to take anything I threw at it. Topping … Select the 'Free delivery on … Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. The L30 combines an impressively high maximum power output of 3.5 Watts at 16 ohms with a dynamic range of 141dB, all the while keeping Total Harmonic Distortion and Noise (THD+N) to a paltry <0.00006%. For something like that you're probably better off with the TOPPING A90. The left most switch if off in the lowest position, headphone amplifier in the middle position, and pre-amp in … The L30 is a stunning device for $139.99. There is a several second delay when switching between HPA and Pre-amp output, otherwise, nothing intrusive to the listening experience was noted. Time for Final Audio’s big, heavy flagship, the D8000 and some ‘Porcelina Of The Vast Oceans’. I’ve had the chance to review Topping’s $129 USD. L30 is a pretty great little amp. While I am looking at the A50s rather than the L30, I would like to know that if there is a reason to get a dac? Instead of comparing to gear at or above this price point, I decided to write it from the perspective of someone who might have a portable USB DAC/amp and wants to step up to a proper desktop solution. Simple and effective. I think most Audio Technicas in the 80 series, like the 8900x or 81000x, I think those would be relatively easy to drive on this as well. It worked great with IEMs, portable and desktop headphones and almost everything I’ve said in my Topping A90 review, can be said in here too, it is really that good. Whether due to the higher power output or other reasons, the THX789 offers just a bit more bass extension and slam at the very bottom. Though the L30 isn’t an especially feature-rich amplifier, it absolutely nails the fundamentals making it an easy and versatile recommendation from me. I find the low end on this to be less pleasing with the 6xx than with another few amps. is undeniably high. It is giving it some juice, but it's not enough for it to sound really good in the high frequencies, but it is more than listenable levels.
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