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@younglinna Жыл бұрын
What are the brand of the XLR cables and the other one?
@jamiee1562 жыл бұрын
FYI... HIGH & LOW Gain are select-able on the main unit w/o using the remote since firmware 2.3 (Press and rotate the volume button (at same time) UP/DOWN to select "H" or "L").
@Lauren0805082 жыл бұрын
thanks
@ZReviews2 жыл бұрын
Cool. Thanks for the tip. Its like a rubiks cube.
@JWACOM2 жыл бұрын
That’s a lot of responsibility for a single dial!
@tenveri2 жыл бұрын
@@JWACOM With that responsibility comes great power
@JWACOM2 жыл бұрын
@@tenveri Well said.
@JTB--2 жыл бұрын
The Black A90D looks way cooler than the Silver one. The numbers for the volume really pop nice on the Black
@adrianmorrish84942 жыл бұрын
they should go retro on the black and make it either neon blue or calculator red 😜
@zenstrata Жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing. Zeos likes the silver, but, (butt!), (🍑?), I personally prefer the black as well.
@pdk792 жыл бұрын
And… purchased. These retailers better love Zeos.
@ZReviews2 жыл бұрын
We will see.
@bramvermeersch26902 жыл бұрын
True i am debating to get a 2nd hedphone or iem but now i am not sure if i should and just get a a90 discrete 😅
@FunkyPants3D2 жыл бұрын
I think Im finally replacing my 789...this was just too much praise...gonna sleep on it first tho :3
@edithboozy10002 жыл бұрын
@@FunkyPants3D Gonna sound exactly the same. Dont be a sheep
@maciejburchardt79272 жыл бұрын
@@edithboozy1000 Yes. There is still hope for this world where there are still some conscious people left. That’s exactly the point.
@BlAznPhAzn2 жыл бұрын
Got the boi after a month wait. Sounds great but I thought mine was gimped as I wasn't getting the full power. Turns out mine already had the limiter firmwared and I accidentally fiddled with that secret remote button beforehand. Good on you for mentioning those two things!
@ZReviews2 жыл бұрын
Yeah that was my mistake also after install.
@stephenbailey99692 жыл бұрын
I picked up a discrete circuit headphone amp two years ago (Lake People G111) and haven't felt the need to get anything else. Powerful and natural sounding.
@seans51592 жыл бұрын
I bought it, and agreed, it's the best amp ever lol. $600 is a steal! If you love high detail and clean sound, this is a banger!
@Lasvocesdelsuroficial Жыл бұрын
need DAC?
@ogcurated Жыл бұрын
A90(amp)/D90(dac) is the stack.
@TheTastefulThickness Жыл бұрын
@@ogcurated i think im going with the topping l70 for $350 and pocketing the 400 bucks
@shammy6064 Жыл бұрын
@@ogcuratedsorry im still fairly new to having mid range stuff. So this unit is both an amp/dac?
@samza9622 Жыл бұрын
@Whammy it's only amp. Depending how you have your set up that's all you need but might be missing out on more higher end quality to your sound without a dac.
@mebaugh1 Жыл бұрын
Listened to Zeos, Resolve, DMS, others. “Pointy”, edgy Zeos style sold me. Why, because his early comments if “ it’s just an amp, I usually listen for one hour, but this one 1,2, 5 F-ing hours!” That comment was so intriguing to me! Then I upgraded from A90, which I liked, new A90 D model ( in black). I then began to understand Zeos 5 f-hours comment. What he and then I found I might describe differently but it’s a compelling lens to look through. Here goes. Topping A90 D opens up the music, expands the sonic landscape into a “super-natural” experience. Not spiritual, but incredibly natural sonic experience. Music seems to come alive and cans, amp and DAC fade away. You are just immersed in the music and that is very pleasurable and ultra cool. DAC I use is SMSL SU-9 ( mid grade stuff) and paired with new Meze 109 Pro cans. This ultra natural immersion experience ( at least at this price point) leads to wanting to listen to your fav tracks and experience them newly. If you experience the D model yourself with very good cans you will find it confusing and “ ear opening” because words don’t do it justice. Best upgrade ever. Selling my old A90. Thanks ZEOS! I also bought on your reco, Adams Audio T5V monitors.
@fnarvii18102 жыл бұрын
"The THX AAA 789 changed the world . . . its up there on the shelf." 😢
@ZReviews2 жыл бұрын
Three of them actually. All purchased by me. For Cash Money.
@holygoat2 жыл бұрын
Pronounced NEEV. Dude is a legend in the recording industry. Great review as always.
@stephenstrang590 Жыл бұрын
I hope he was joking.
@notesscrotes43602 жыл бұрын
I kinda wish it still had the A90's little lever switches, those make a world of difference on my desk. Despite the sour grapes I'm feeling over the higher current on these new ones, switching from headphones to speakers with a remote seems like a pain in the ass.
@willobst27722 жыл бұрын
Agree. And even the remote has an invalid button… that’s really disappointing
@jamiee1562 жыл бұрын
You don't need to use the remote for the main features because the multi-function volume dial on the A90D pretty much replaces everything the switches could do on the A90. Just be sure that you're on firmware v2.3 or later (which all units shipping today are).
@ZReviews2 жыл бұрын
@@willobst2772 The Invalid Button gets reassigned with the firmware update. I talk about it in the video.
@willobst27722 жыл бұрын
@@ZReviews thanks - I know. Wrote it above …
@xDivulGeX2 жыл бұрын
@@willobst2772 You didn't, actually...?
@zetapal Жыл бұрын
You're talking about Rupert Neve, the guy who built the Neve 8028 Console which is the analog mixing board that Dave Grohl bought from Sound City Studios in Van Nuys. Did a documentary on it called Sound City. That board was responsible for some of the best albums of our day check it out. That Neve guy was a genius.
@mikew978810 ай бұрын
That was a great documentary
@Kaisei12 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure that firmware updating process is any easier than just having a separate flash drive that you drag a file into then take that and plug into the unit. The latter wouldn't require unplugging everything. IMO easiest way to update firmware is plug USB directly to computer and update directly without unplugging any other cables.
@ZReviews2 жыл бұрын
I mean you can just shut off the power to the unit with the switch.. and if your PC is close enough you can leave the USB plugged in for no reason. So no unplugging.
@erictracy16302 жыл бұрын
That volume scaling function just sold me on this.
@iFaFo_02 жыл бұрын
Bought this couple of days ago still waiting on shipping. Nice to see reviews start dropping
@cuccaio832 жыл бұрын
But the real question is: is it better than the LA90 (as headphone amp)? I'm really impressed by my a90d with my stealth
@Johnny-Too-Bad Жыл бұрын
When the Segway was being introduced those guys said it would change the way cities were designed. LOLz will be hilarious to come back to this review in a handful of years.
@ZReviews Жыл бұрын
I mean.. i don't know about you but I am watching on my Segway traveling to a Falcon Heavy launch.
@mikeg2491 Жыл бұрын
I’m just waiting for Amir to call the next big amp the new perfect amp even though this one is supposed to be perfect already.
@alext29332 жыл бұрын
We have all seen the snippet of you, introducing yourself, from the audio show a few years back. Do not worry Z.
@blank-jo1xp Жыл бұрын
First day comparing the A90D with my Singxer SA-1. To my untrained ears, the hype seems way overblown. One isn't clearly superior to the other, more like they're different flavors in the same product class. The A90D's signature is what I would describe as neutral, while the Singxer takes that neutrality and smooths the edges off. There are trade-offs across the board: The SA-1 has a smooth, subtle warmth to it, but the bass on the A90D seems more tight and focused. There's rarely any treble bite with the SA-1, but when I switch to the A90D it feels like a veil is lifted and I can see more clearly into the music. Sometimes that gives tracks a harshness that isn't present on the SA-1. Tldr; focused clarity vs. laid-back musicality. Based on first impressions, I would have a tough time choosing between the two were price no object. I've heard that the A90D needs some burn-in because of the discrete components. Might be audiophile superstition, I guess I'll keep listening and see if anything magically changes
@dalejail Жыл бұрын
which would you say has better extension/impact/dynamics/texture in the bass?
@blank-jo1xp Жыл бұрын
@@dalejail The A90D definitely wins on dynamics and impact. The edges of notes feel more clearly defined, both in the low and high end. The SA-1 seems comparatively rolled off. That's not to say the SA-1 is lower resolution, necessarily. Wavetheory did a great breakdown of the A90D on his channel that sort of expands on this idea of perceived resolution vs. actual resolution. But you will definitely perceive the A90D as being clearer, with greater dynamics, and extension
@dalejail Жыл бұрын
@@blank-jo1xp would you describe the sa-1 mid/sub bass as softer, less defined and less impactful?
@TheTastefulThickness Жыл бұрын
Don't forget your also getting more power
@gavinhou32612 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review. I bought the KPH30i after watching your review, and then BTR-5, and then KPH40. Now, I'm pretty sure I should buy this.
@Maxime-ho9iv2 жыл бұрын
So it’s the best headphone amp, now is it the best preamp? I think it deserves its own video on your speaker system. I kinda want to buy this for my Focal Sopra system now..
@ZReviews2 жыл бұрын
It for SURE will be used as a Pre next round of passive speaker tests.
@brendanliddell2402 жыл бұрын
Thoughts on pairing with HD 800S? Or best to still use a tube amp? Considering this if any good, else considering a Woo Audio WA2.
@iFaFo_02 жыл бұрын
Just came in today... Holy shiiiiiiitssss 🤯 What's the opposite of buyer's remorse? About to just hit some volcano bags and listen to music all day
@ilovehotdogs125790 Жыл бұрын
What did you have before it? To compare..
@flaminggold759311 ай бұрын
I appreciate Modeus in the background ✊🏼
@picklesandufos78602 жыл бұрын
Need to find out if this A90D is better than the Singxer SA-1, and it's pronounced Rupert Knee-v
@jarjared35222 жыл бұрын
So transparent the color correction of this Z review turned cool
@TomatePasFraiche2 жыл бұрын
You got me at "giggity"! I bought a Singxer SA-1 this year and I already feel cheated because of this one being extreeeemely close in terms of pricing.
@ZReviews2 жыл бұрын
You did nothing wrong.
@TomatePasFraiche2 жыл бұрын
@@ZReviews Gonna sleep well reassured tonight with this validation ;). I never had anything that sounded like this amp, but I'm glad Topping really pushes the boundary and pricing.
@Think-Tank_Denkfabrik2 жыл бұрын
Zeos for entertainment and others for serious information ;)
@ZReviews2 жыл бұрын
I mean Information like you are looking for is on the product page. You don't need a person to read that stuff to you.
@Think-Tank_Denkfabrik Жыл бұрын
@@ZReviews and quick-witted like a dead horse :D
@Brighamdoc Жыл бұрын
I'm looking for my first headphone amp. It's interesting how some reviewers find the A90D performance lacking compared to other amps in this price range. It makes me wonder if the synergy of the complete audio system or variance in build quality causes this. Maybe biomechanical differences in the reviewers themselves. As a neophyte to the audio world it makes buying things feel a bit like a roll of the dice. I did buy a A90D mostly from my respect of your work. Thanks for all you do. I'll let you know if my ear/brain combo sees the world like you do.
@ilovehotdogs125790 Жыл бұрын
What do you think? I thinking of buying one too.. is it all hype or is it actually good?
@Brighamdoc Жыл бұрын
@@ilovehotdogs125790 I really like it and it sounds amazing to my ears - however - I like my BottleHead Crack better. The Toppings have a better clarity in the treble range but lack the body of the tube amp. They’re both nice but I like one sound over the other.
@ilovehotdogs125790 Жыл бұрын
@@Brighamdoc I decided to get the schiit asgard 3.. for my beyer 1990 pros. It's single ended only which is what i need. And it has a ton of power. I wonder if it really is that much worse than the more expensive a90d.. I got the schiit for $250 so it was way cheaper
@martinnrrekjrgrndahl37152 жыл бұрын
Oh yearh, that hidden volume scaling function. Just got it in black a few days ago, and was fiddling with the remote pressing "A" and suddenly the volume went way way down, but the number on the front was the same?! Had a short shock thinking I broke it, and then remembered hearing/reading about it elsewhere. Still in the initial state of excitement of having a new amp to test against my trusty old Perreaux SXH2.
@shawnpwatsons1 Жыл бұрын
Wow. Some big statements there Zeos. I love it.
@arrowzen7433 Жыл бұрын
Such a shame they do not enable an external PSU on this when going for a discrete output. Also; I can’t really take this review seriously as long as it does not involve a thorough comparison w. the Singxer SA-1 you have…
@bonanzabrandon68772 жыл бұрын
When I heard "this is the best amp ever!" My Pavlovian response kicks in and I want to buy it, but then I remember that I already have the original A90, and upgrading to the A90D would require selling my old A90 at a loss and then I would receive the A90D and probably not notice the difference in sound...
@ZReviews2 жыл бұрын
This IS the issue. You have to trust me. Trust me do it.
@bonanzabrandon68772 жыл бұрын
@@ZReviews Josh Valour also reviewed this amp and said that he could definitely notice the sound difference, even in a blind test, and the A90D is better than the A90, but he also didn't go crazy about it...
@jamiee1562 жыл бұрын
@@bonanzabrandon6877 The A90D definitely has more weight and punch from the midrange down compared to the A90. Whether you like it more or not is a personal decision... I own both and run them in preamp and headphone modes (80% of the time as preamp to my studio monitors) and would say the A90D suites my tastes a little better.
@jgabrieltrevino13482 жыл бұрын
@@jamiee156 quick question regarding pre-amp mode … are both outputs working at the same time as variable? Would love to run this with both an external speaker amp and a subwoofer (via RCA) at the same time.
@maciejburchardt79272 жыл бұрын
Man it’s your own money and it’s not my business but all I can say is don’t be a audiofool. It would make zero audible difference to your ears but it’s up to you sir😉
@iliketohideincloset2 жыл бұрын
The new best thing that sounds like the best thing from yesterday. Save your money and enjoy the show.
@dickeyseamus2 жыл бұрын
I'm totally sold on this. Looking forward to the D90 review!
@gavinhou3261 Жыл бұрын
already got the D90le + A90D stack and love them. just come to say thank you.
@RokujyuuyonShou2 жыл бұрын
Impulsively bought this after watching this video. Damn you Zeos! Any good bang-for-buck speaker amp recommendations to use with this baby when I'm not using headphones?
@AudioHead8092 жыл бұрын
Despite there being some people that had quality control issues with theirs, I just bought the Topping pa5 and I’m super happy with it running my Elac Debut 2.0 bookshelf speakers. It sounds amazing. I don’t crank the volume though so I can’t give my opinion there. I’ve only had it a few days so can’t guarantee long term reliability but, if it’s anything like my topping d30 pro or a90 it should last. Fingers crossed. By the way another good bang for buck amp to consider is the smsl da-9. Some people say it sounds border line sibilant in the highs which is why I took the risk and chose the Topping pa5 over the smsl da-9.
@ZReviews2 жыл бұрын
There are a Ton. SABAJ has those A10A's that you can even monoblock in the future.
@@RokujyuuyonShou you’re very welcome man! Hope everything works perfect the way you want!
@RokujyuuyonShou2 жыл бұрын
@@ZReviews The A10A looks really solid, not sure what monoblock means though
@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph21202 жыл бұрын
I had a couple Bursons hp amps and OMG !! Their dacs are 🔥 also love to try this Topping in a video review when you do a 40min video something is up !! Thanks Zeos !
@msteele0 Жыл бұрын
I love my A90. Will be picking this up.
@bradthurkle7217 Жыл бұрын
Great review mate. Loved it.
@pappsa82 жыл бұрын
I like sandwiches!
@FabioKasper2 жыл бұрын
Hype. Hype. Hype.
@sickhcivc2 жыл бұрын
Do i get this or the Fiio K9 Pro ESS?
@Princeton_James Жыл бұрын
I want that with the Geishelli that you mentioned.
@edithboozy10002 жыл бұрын
Well...."best amp ever".....Im shocked 🤣
@michaelcorcoran87682 жыл бұрын
We need a supercut of every time he's announced a product is the best thing ever!
@edithboozy10002 жыл бұрын
@@michaelcorcoran8768 PLEASE! I need that
@gambia10112 жыл бұрын
Not seen a 16:10 video fill my whole screen before well done
@ZReviews2 жыл бұрын
this video format must be just for you.
@matthewhilty4209 Жыл бұрын
Good to know there is a replacement for my second THX789. One already died. I guess 3 yrs is a good run now for electronics. Planned obsolescence sucks.
@digitaltactics9234 Жыл бұрын
I put 4 medicine bottle caps under the feet to raise it of a desk or counter. Brought the temp down a good amount for me. I have had np with mine bought in May 11, 2020. So maybe that is what helped mine not break but I have had np with mine ever. Maybe that will help yours live longer this time just a thought.
@arrowzen7433 Жыл бұрын
So bad…
@bobcoco6047 Жыл бұрын
Thx for the review Looking for upgrade of my current stack : SMSL SU-8 + SP200. I'm wondering how much of a worthy upgrade it would constitute, & how it compares to the SP400 (read it would be + clinical, which wouldn't necessarily be a service to the "non-hiFi gRaDe" files I usually listen to, & the coldness of the current chain toward my Focal Clear, which could benefit out of a bit + fun 🤩)
@OblivionIce10 ай бұрын
Nine Inch Nails Closer is my main audio test track! It sounded really good on Meze Elites.
@sonickiller3602 жыл бұрын
Have you taken a look at the topping dm7? It seems like it checks a lot of your boxes.
@davey_blue27392 жыл бұрын
I’m in love with my Singxer-Sa1. I love the smooth/warm wide sound. This Topping really that good 🤔?
@enzopied30152 жыл бұрын
This is more towards the analytical side so if you enjoy that about the singxer you may not like this as much
@zenstrata Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review! I did end up picking this up myself, it's a pretty good headphone amp. =-)
@DeepishMoog Жыл бұрын
This is your best review yet, Z, that I've seen. I have no further questions! I want it. Unfortunately, I still don't need it. But I want it. Ugh, decisions. There's One thing I wish it had... a subwoofer output. Because anymore, a headphone amp that's offering passive speaker out.. ought to have a sub out. The 2.1 desktop setup. That's what we want. Am I wrong? But there's only a few that offer it. NAD gets it...behold, the D3045. Have you reviewed it?
@life_in_solace2 жыл бұрын
What I want to know is...what is the Soundstage and depth like on this amp???
@ZReviews2 жыл бұрын
It will just make your headphones SS and Depth apparent. It isn't tubes or magic. It makes what you have stand out.
@life_in_solace2 жыл бұрын
@@ZReviews so my atriums are about to become more sexy. Got it
@michaelcorcoran87682 жыл бұрын
Amps don't have soundstage.
@GrandoSilver2 жыл бұрын
Zeos I completely agree with you bro! I bought the A90 Discrete over a month ago when it was just announced. And fuck! I'm so crazy excited! You said you were crying while listening. Bro! This is the most accurate description for conveying all the emotions that I experienced when listening to this amplifier. I was crying like a little boy... P.S Setup: D90SE + A90 Discrete + HiFiMan Arya Stealth. It remains now to buy LA90 for complete happiness :)
@Lauren0805082 жыл бұрын
nice gear pal
@Nordraw2 жыл бұрын
Next week you will be buying something else some clown tells you is great. Think for yourself.
@Lauren0805082 жыл бұрын
@@Nordraw "clown"?...rude, anyway this amp has been tested by professional people using precise electronic devices, is indeed state of the art, educate yourself, you need lots of that.
@mclement0521642 жыл бұрын
Where do we go from here? Isnt it OBVIOUS?!?! Topping A100D Special Edition, Coming (i predict) by the end of 2023.
@EdreiZahari2 жыл бұрын
"When did Trigger become a thing?" Coincidentally, they was founded 11 years ago to the day this video was made, though it took them another 2 years before they released Kill la Kill, which was when they truly became a thing. This has been your weeb trivia for the day.
@leiterfurkundenzufriedenhe18848 ай бұрын
Hey quick question, what do you guys think of the a90 or a90d as a potential upgrade to my dx1 sometime down the line. Would that be "overkill" or is the dx1 "good enough" to stick to it even with an amp this good? Thanks in advance!
@soulfulfool8 ай бұрын
8:33 Zeos fav volume number is 69 🤣🤣
@robertfontaine36502 жыл бұрын
It is a completely transparent amplifier just as transparent as all the other transparent amplifiera. 5 hours to listen to the same sound as the other topping amplifiers. 42 minutes. I am clearly only here for the entertainment.
@ZReviews2 жыл бұрын
Its doing more then other Transparent Amps. How you measure that is a question I leave to others.
@robertfontaine36502 жыл бұрын
@@ZReviews the only difference between 1 no audible difference and another no audible difference is gain.
@Reeeepicheep2 жыл бұрын
@@ZReviews than* ;)
@dagnisnierlins1882 жыл бұрын
A90d has perfect channel balance.
@xyanide19862 жыл бұрын
Violectric amps have this sort of quality, but at more cost. Love my, at this point vintage, early production V200.
@edithboozy10002 жыл бұрын
🤡
@xyanide19862 жыл бұрын
@@edithboozy1000 💩💩
@artpiggo2 жыл бұрын
What is the best dac in your opinion?
@sixtyinsix2 жыл бұрын
Topping makes excellent products. I'm still rocking my TP32.
@RetroResurrectionAI2 жыл бұрын
Hey ZE0S I have an SPL Phonitor 2 that I don't really use much I was thinking of selling it and getting the A90 discrete. Do you think this would be a good idea? I paid over 2k for the Phonitor when it was new a few years back, would this be a good upgrade or a step down?
@ZReviews2 жыл бұрын
Ive not used that amp.. SOooo Hard call.
@sig49742 жыл бұрын
Cool as Penguin piss
@datdudeinred2 жыл бұрын
Loving this 16:10 ratio.
@jibrilspencer8431 Жыл бұрын
I'm looking to upgrade soon(currently am on a thx 789/schiit modius combo with an hd800s as well as dunu vulkan iems) I'm looking at an a90 discreet/d90se stack or just an rme adi 2 dac fs. I primarily use my setup for competitive fps gaming, but I enjoy listening to music at high quality from time to time. Would you go with the topping stack or the adi 2?
@mclement052164 Жыл бұрын
I have the HD800S, RME ADI2 DAC FS, A90, D70S dac, Yggdrasil A2 dac, Burson Soloist 3xp amp, Cayin HA1AMK2 tube amp, Schiit Lokius. The RME with HD800S is just too analytical sounding to my ears, regardless of any EQ adjustments. The RME is fantastic with HD6XX , and many other headphones, though. If the analytical hyper detailed sound signature is your thing, go for the RME/HD800S pairing. To me, it gets fatiguing after a while. I dont game. Its 95%+ music listening and the rest is an occasional movie. The RME/HD800S combo is just fine for movies to my ears. Idk if for gaming the investment you're suggesting would be worth the results. Im skeptical. For gaming purposes, or for movies, I think what you already have is fantastic. If you want EQ, keep what you have, and add a Schiit Loki/Lokius, and youll be doing great.
@jibrilspencer8431 Жыл бұрын
@@mclement052164 thank you very much for your input, I’m new to the audio scene, only purchased my equipment within the last year. I didn’t even know the lokius existed, I will definitely be purchasing that in the near future. EQ was one of the few reasons I even considered the Rme, as well as the dedicated iem input and being an all in one unit. As for the amp/dac upgrades, I still want to invest in at least an a90 and maybe a d90 later on since the good reviews I’ve seen with them stacked, also the thx789 can be fatiguing imo after awhile. I would say use case is pretty split, gaming/music/movies - 40/30/30
@JWACOM2 жыл бұрын
Be prepared for a million “How do so&so headphones sound on the A90D?” questions. Speaking of which, have you tried the HifiMan Sundaras on them?
@ZReviews2 жыл бұрын
/start automated response protocol..... "Great"
@brianmiller3121 Жыл бұрын
You need to actually end the video after that statement! lol
@martinezdecap7 ай бұрын
What is a better combo? this.... or the Xduoo TA-22?
@oahupc46882 жыл бұрын
I'm glad this sounds amazing but there is no excuse in the world that this does not have a lcd color display that makes it easy to program and tell you what it's set to, for this price!
@thierryfaquet74052 жыл бұрын
What 600$ amp has that ? Price is actually quite low for all it offers.
@oahupc46882 жыл бұрын
@@thierryfaquet7405 a bunch of the smsl do
@zenstrata Жыл бұрын
I honestly prefer the older style look on things. (I wonder if I could make a wood case for this? hmmm....)
@TheTastefulThickness Жыл бұрын
499 now
@afrancois19682 жыл бұрын
Definitely a step up from my 887.
@picklesandufos78602 жыл бұрын
Problem with the Rupert Neve (Knee-v) RNHP, and possibly his other amps, not sure, but the RNHP atleast has an issue with being TOO CLEAN and too fast. I know that sounds weird, but it's SO clean that it has a lack of natural decay/air around various things. I heard people say that it sounds like you're listening to speakers in an anechoic chamber
@ZReviews2 жыл бұрын
Odd that that sort of sound can be a negative. Need an Anechoic chamber now.
@shawnpwatsons1 Жыл бұрын
I agree about the RNHP. My experience exactly.
@gregoryggood2 жыл бұрын
It sounds like Topping just got rid of any need for its Pre90 preamp since the new A90D seems to do all the same functions of their Pre90 plus also being a headphone amp.
@xzpyth2 жыл бұрын
don't forget all the good stuff that happens in the HPA happens in the pre out too ... it's insane value
@MegaFabioRocks Жыл бұрын
New Toy syndrome at Gogo!
@Maniac15512 жыл бұрын
Fine. I caved. The a30pro replaced the L30 at work. This lives at home.
@elliotdavies3555 Жыл бұрын
IMO, losing the toggle switches is only a problem because of the poor quality/layout of the remote. Why does such a premium amplifier come with a cheap and janky remote?
@jasonschabler30032 жыл бұрын
Ordered thanks Z
@stug772 жыл бұрын
Nice concise 2 minute vid.
@redstang51502 жыл бұрын
What an interesting volume you've landed on there...
@bezchlebalukas177910 ай бұрын
Hi @ZReviews thanks for video, can you compare EF600 and Topping A90D + D90SE please? Is it heaven and dude or is comparable on same level? Thanks for answer
@RJohnODonnell2 жыл бұрын
38:39 Channelling Red Letter Media XD
@Jamie-6662 жыл бұрын
Where is Audio_Gd these days?
@sdrtcacgnrjrc2 жыл бұрын
Why is it blinking the whole time :-/ EDIT// I guess cause it was muted. Logical, but I still don't like it...
@CrackaSlapYa Жыл бұрын
went with the Fiio K9 Pro. Did I choose right lol?
@Exetasia2 жыл бұрын
Hey man I just watched a old video about 2-3 years ago on the Tin audio T2 iems do you still recommend them for the price and if not what ones should I go with for the same price range
@Splungeworthy2 жыл бұрын
I'm a long time subscriber and have been watching your channel for years. This question is off topic, sorry, and really basic, but what media player do you use for your music? Is it foobar2000?
@davidjameswales2 жыл бұрын
Yea it is.
@stevelimey2 жыл бұрын
Don’t forget to tune in next week Folks where Zeos will shrill about whatever lands on his desk next and claim it Trumps A90 and it’s the best thing since sliced bread 🧐
@realshmoothie2 жыл бұрын
Or, hear me out, there's hundreds of engineers working on making shit better. Then when shit gets better, it gets called better. Crazy how engineering and iterating works.
@ZReviews2 жыл бұрын
I mean I have the memory of an ant.. So. Who are you?
@thierryfaquet74052 жыл бұрын
I member the thx 789 times. When it was the best shit on earth, and today it’s "sterile" whatever the fuck that means 😂 Can’t wait next year when this A90D will be very bad gear but hopefully buy the A100D which, for real realz this time, is truly good no joke.
@stevelimey2 жыл бұрын
@@thierryfaquet7405 😁Yea this channel is like a poorly executed QVC shopping channel knockoff for ‘chi fi’ Apparently all the amps beside him on his rack are now only fit for the trash bin now that this new shiny bauble has rocked up😁 My Burson that he once described as the ‘cadillac of all amps’ is now merely a ‘Chrysler’ Let’s see if he ditches all those inferior amps and just uses the A90 discrete forever🙄
@erictracy1630 Жыл бұрын
@@stevelimey Spoiler: he doesn't
@jamesbush27202 жыл бұрын
This A90D setup or Yulong!Aquila? I'm sure the Topping is cleaner, but is Class A Yulong more dynamic?
@Harvy75a Жыл бұрын
I bought it today to use as a preamp (discount on Amazon)
@realshmoothie2 жыл бұрын
God damnit Z, stop spending my money! Bought the old a90 last week after the asr bros convinced me it's the same or slightly worse. Guess my ears will be the judge
@ZReviews2 жыл бұрын
Report Back
@Viewer131282 жыл бұрын
is this a new A90?
@realshmoothie2 жыл бұрын
@@ZReviews Spent the last 4 hours listening to different shit going back and forth between the two (boring sound test details further below). Without a single doubt, there is more low end energy which makes things feel more "warm" and natural. You usually like a darker/warmer sound than I do, but I wouldn't describe the a90d as darker at all. It's simply more natural sounding and fully-rounded without losing the linearity and precision I like from traditional topping stuff. Everything sounds noticeably silkier and smoother. To my ears, the soundstage appears larger, not sure if it's a side effect of the above though. How I tested: Set my sundaras on the table, set my phone in between the ear cups with a sound meter. WITHOUT MOVING the headphone or phone at all, hot swapped the cables from a90 to a90d. Went back and forth a couple times to ensure I was as accurate as I could get with what I have. Once I was level matched, I went back and forth by keeping the headphones on my head, but hot swapped the cables. Plus I just straight up listened to a lot of different stuff going back and forth before trying the whole sound matched thing. Even made the a90d noticeably quieter and still preferred it.
@ThisIsNotJP Жыл бұрын
This makes me want to sell my K9 ESS and go for a stack 😅
@danieljohnson63702 жыл бұрын
shnark +1 thank you, as always
@dario4496 Жыл бұрын
16:45 I dont trust peuple that say "Schnark"
@pascalaspirot1821 Жыл бұрын
I bought the D90SE that I use in USB and the A90 Discrete and I also bought the TCX1 cable that I plugged into the 2 devices so how do I plug in after RCA speakers? the speakers on the D90SE or on the A90 Discrete another question I have no sound on the A90 Discrete when I plug in my HIFIMAN why
@bojanpounarov25612 жыл бұрын
Would the Topping D10 Balanced be a good DAC for this amplifier? Or should I get a better DAC for this amp?
@zaim_ipek2 жыл бұрын
d10 balanced is good enough for almost anything. You need to have almost superhuman hearing for the D10 balanced to not be good enough. It's a great dac. If you do actually have golden ears and can tell exactly in which direction a flea is farting, then upgrade your dac.
@dagnisnierlins1882 жыл бұрын
Or just get the new topping l30 ii and save money.
@zaim_ipek2 жыл бұрын
@@dagnisnierlins188 That's an amp. He is asking about a DAC. Unless you are telling him not to buy the A90 Discrete. . .
@dagnisnierlins1882 жыл бұрын
@@zaim_ipek my bad, misunderstood the question, and yes d10 balanced would be great for the a90d, just make sure it's got the connection possibilities you need or want.
@carlcamper2 жыл бұрын
Yes, it does excellently. Also consider the SMSL D-6 if you want to try the new dual AKM chips for a reasonable price
@jasonschabler30032 жыл бұрын
I have asked in Head Fi but some wierd responses . So Zeos can I use my Xduoo MT-604 as a pre tube amp because I like the separate L &R Vol controls and tube sound?
@carminedesanto67462 жыл бұрын
Hi Zeos.😋 Got the 789, the Xduoo 604, the Loxji 20 and all being fed in balanced from the Drop Grace SDAC…..so do I really need another amp (or DAC) …..🤷🏻♂️
@ZReviews2 жыл бұрын
IF YOU ARE HAPPY. Don't. If you feel like you are missing something and can back that up scientifically. Maybe.
@carminedesanto67462 жыл бұрын
@@ZReviews Goid advice , thank you. Btw, Moondrop Variations should be delivered today 👍😋👍
@jaybrodnax Жыл бұрын
604 is amazing
@carminedesanto6746 Жыл бұрын
@@jaybrodnax for the money..a tubed , class A mini amp …what’s not to love..but I did add a little bear 🐻 input box as a master volume..and left the red L/R channels as true balance controls 😋
@ar_xiv2 жыл бұрын
Y’all really gotta be more clear about this being only a headphone amp. Nobody before like 2 years ago would have called this just an “amplifier” period, now I have to scroll 80% down the product page to figure that out
@republic5552 жыл бұрын
Why did they call it a90 discrete, why not a99 or just something different...
@ZReviews2 жыл бұрын
It uses Discrete circuitry and A90 is a name. People know that is good already. Its a marketing thing. Why the Ford Mustang Mach-e isn't a mustang.