Description
🔥 TOPPING D10s: The Ultimate Entry-Level USB DAC Decoder
The TOPPING D10s is a game-changer for desktop audio, offering exceptional objective performance and versatility at an accessible price point. This compact Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) is the perfect upgrade from your computer's onboard sound card, delivering pure, uncolored Hi-Fi audio.
🚀 The Heart of Hi-Fi: Next-Gen DAC and Interface
The D10s is built around a high-performance architecture to ensure maximum signal accuracy and minimum noise.
Top-Tier ES9038Q2M Performance
Upgraded from its predecessor, the D10s utilizes the ES9038Q2M DAC chip, renowned for its excellent performance and low power consumption. This chip enables the D10s to achieve an extremely low $\text{THD+N}$ (Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise) of $<0.0002\%$, guaranteeing an audibly transparent sound signature.
High-Res Audio via XMOS XU208
Equipped with the powerful XMOS XU208 USB interface, the D10s supports high-resolution audio decoding up to $32\text{bit}/384\text{kHz}$ PCM and native DSD256. The asynchronous design ensures the D10s controls the timing, effectively bypassing the noisy clocking within your computer for a cleaner signal.
💪 Versatility Beyond Its Size: Bridge and DIY
The D10s excels not only as a primary DAC but also as a functional component in more complex audio chains.
USB to S/PDIF Digital Bridge
A standout feature is the inclusion of both Coaxial and Optical (TOSLINK) digital outputs. This allows the D10s to function as a premium USB Digital Interface, taking the high-quality USB signal and passing it to a dedicated external DAC, such as the TOPPING D900 DAC, leveraging your larger investment.
OP-AMP Rolling for Custom Sound
For the DIY enthusiast, the D10s offers a socketed operational amplifier (OP-AMP). You can easily swap out the default OP-AMP to experiment with different sound characteristics, making the D10s one of the most customizable budget DACs available.
🖥️ Intuitive and Seamless Integration
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USB Powered: The D10s draws all its power directly from the USB port, eliminating the need for an external power supply and keeping your desktop tidy.
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Auto On/Off: It automatically powers on and off simultaneously with your PC, providing a hassle-free, plug-and-play experience.
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Real-time Sampling Rate Display: The front panel features a distinctive, large amber LED display that clearly shows the current audio format and sampling rate, so you always know the quality of the music being played.
