Topping DX5 II Review: Small Box Big Performance

Bruce from Desktop HiFi takes a detailed look at the Topping DX5 II — a compact DAC, headphone amp, preamp, and Bluetooth streamer all in one. We tour the front and rear panels, show the menu system, test it with HIFIMAN HE1000 and Fosi I5 headphones, and compare it to the SMSL DO400, highlighting the mobile vs PRO DAC chips and feature differences. See why this $300 desktop hub is turning heads! The DX5 II at Apos Apos Link https://bit.ly/4owqO9e As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases* My Amazon Affiliate Link http://amzn.to/2sfgypU Amazon Store https://www.amazon.com/shop/frugaltech ✅ Check out Amazon Music HGD https://amzn.to/3G32V5D Review Gear for Desktop HIFI ✅ Topping D70 Pro Sabre Dac https://amzn.to/4dziMJ7 ✅ SMSL DO400 Dac and Headphone Amp ✅ HIFIMAN Arya Organic Headphones https://amzn.to/46Uw7dD ✅ KEF Q150 https://amzn.to/4cvNYGI ✅ Wiim Ultra https://amzn.to/4jj9Vw7 ✅ XDuoo TA20 Plus Tube Amp https://amzn.to/43sWsvT ✅ SMSL PL100 https://amzn.to/4jjxSnj ✅ Fosi ZPE3 https://amzn.to/4fF5njJ ✅ HIFIMAN HE1000 https://amzn.to/4kCzsBy ✅ Fosi ZA3 Mono Blocks https://amzn.to/3FrDGx0 ✅ HIFIMAN EF400 Dac and Headphone Amp. https://amzn.to/4keYDdV ✅ HIFIMAN EF600 Dac and Headphone Amp ✅ Headphone Stand https://amzn.to/3Sq9aXo Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:34 Build Quality 02:36 Features 04:03 Setup 04:51 Listening Impressions 05:37 DX5 II Vs SMSL DO400 07:29 Summary