{"product_id":"topping-centaurus","title":"TOPPING Centaurus R2R DAC – Fully Balanced Desktop Hi-Res Audio Player","description":"\u003ch4 data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"479\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"477\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"905\"\u003eThe TOPPING Centaurus is a reference-grade, fully balanced desktop DAC designed for audiophiles who demand both precision and musicality. Developed in collaboration with Holo Audio, it employs an eight-stage R2R ladder architecture alongside TOPPING’s proven signal processing and user interface. According to reviews, it represents “the company’s best desktop DAC I have heard to date”.\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"930\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"928\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"1977\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"960\"\u003eR2R Ladder Architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e — Utilises a dedicated 24-bit resistor-ladder network for PCM + dedicated arrays for DSD, offering a rich, natural sound character rather than purely digital. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1299\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1299\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1189\"\u003eHigh Resolution Support\u003c\/strong\u003e — PCM up to 32-bit\/768kHz and DSD up to DSD512 on USB and IIS inputs. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1469\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1469\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1334\"\u003eBluetooth 5.1 Wireless Input\u003c\/strong\u003e — Includes LDAC, aptX HD\/Adaptive, AAC, SBC support for wireless streaming up to 24-bit\/96kHz.\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1528\"\u003eFully Balanced Outputs \u0026amp; Variable\/Fixed Preamp Modes\u003c\/strong\u003e — XLR \u0026amp; RCA outputs support fixed or variable levels, enabling use as DAC or preamplifier. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1823\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1662\" data-end=\"1823\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1662\" data-end=\"1698\"\u003e10-Band Parametric EQ + User App\u003c\/strong\u003e — Built-in PEQ allows detailed room\/headphone tuning via a companion PC application.\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1824\" data-end=\"1977\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1826\" data-end=\"1977\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1826\" data-end=\"1857\"\u003eElegant Desktop Form-Factor\u003c\/strong\u003e — CNC-machined aluminum chassis, full-colour display, remote control included — designed for serious home audio setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1979\" data-end=\"2014\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"2012\"\u003eSpecifications (summary)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"2015\" data-end=\"2536\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"2015\" data-end=\"2044\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2015\" data-end=\"2044\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"2015\" data-end=\"2027\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"2027\" data-end=\"2044\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"2074\" data-end=\"2536\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2074\" data-end=\"2152\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2074\" data-end=\"2088\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003ePCM Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2088\" data-end=\"2152\"\u003eUp to 32-bit \/ 768 kHz \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2153\" data-end=\"2221\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2153\" data-end=\"2167\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eDSD Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2167\" data-end=\"2221\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eUp to DSD512 \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2222\" data-end=\"2310\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2222\" data-end=\"2232\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eOutputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2232\" data-end=\"2310\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eXLR (balanced), RCA (single-ended) \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2311\" data-end=\"2416\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2311\" data-end=\"2323\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eBluetooth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2323\" data-end=\"2416\"\u003eVersion 5.1 with LDAC, aptX HD\/Adaptive, AAC, SBC \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2417\" data-end=\"2536\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2417\" data-end=\"2439\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eAdditional Features\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2439\" data-end=\"2536\"\u003e10-band PEQ, trigger I\/O, variable\/fixed output modes \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"2538\" data-end=\"2573\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2543\" data-end=\"2571\"\u003eWhy Choose the Centaurus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2574\" data-end=\"3264\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2574\" data-end=\"2741\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2576\" data-end=\"2741\"\u003eFor those upgrading to a truly high-end desktop DAC, the Centaurus offers \u003cstrong data-start=\"2650\" data-end=\"2678\"\u003ereference-level decoding\u003c\/strong\u003e and fully balanced architecture at a reasonable price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2742\" data-end=\"2975\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2744\" data-end=\"2975\"\u003eUnlike many “chip-based” DACs, its R2R implementation brings a more analog-like soundstage and texture, praised in reviews as “sonically clean and natural output with a focused soundstage”.\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2976\" data-end=\"3140\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2978\" data-end=\"3140\"\u003eFlexible enough to be the core of a premium headphone rig or connect into an active speaker setup or amplifier chain via its balanced outputs and variable mode.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3141\" data-end=\"3264\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3143\" data-end=\"3264\"\u003eFuture-proof: supports wireless playback, high sample rates, and advanced tuning via PEQ — giving room for system growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"TOPPING","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ US","offer_id":43753597534301,"sku":null,"price":849.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ EU","offer_id":43753597501533,"sku":null,"price":849.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ UK","offer_id":43753597435997,"sku":null,"price":849.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 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