Dmac6419I sent a mail to the Topping service department, so let's see what come back re the LDAC feature.
I also asked them about adding the option to V1 to hard code the line out mode to pre-amp (volume controlled) or DAC mode (continuous output at max volume) so as to avoid a mistake when using the remote that currently cycles through pre amp and pure DAC modes. The new V2 has this hard code option available.
LuckyLuke575I already sent a mail to the Topping about LDAC support of original version. and then I received their answer like above my comment.
and they said there is no any plan about that.
Dmac6419So confirmed by Topping, no LDAC or line out setting possible on V1. LDAC I can understand, as it could be a hardware based thing, but not being able to update the firmware to allow for the line out setting to be part of the master settings? That sounds like bullshit to me.
Here it is from the horse's mouth: