Topping MX5 Headphone and Speaker Amplifier
Drive Your Headphones & Your Speakers
Topping’s reputation precedes it when it comes to headphone amps—and while many of the brand’s desktop units feature outputs designed for some speaker preamp functionality, the MX5 is a true dual-function powerhouse that can drive a full setup. First, the audio operation is run by an ESS Sabre Hi-Fi DAC alongside both an XMOS XU208 and Qualcomm QCC3031 processor for top-tier quality and conversation. There’s NFCA circuitry to provide a wide breadth of headphone capability that’s suitable for even high-impedance IEMs and headphones. It’s the speaker amp side of the equation that really brings the MX5 to new volumes, though. With an Infineon Merus Class D amp infrastructure that’s capable of outputting up to 70 watts per channel under a 4-ohm load, this little desktop box has quite a lot of power under its sleeve. And judging by the visual aesthetics—supported by a classic all-metal Topping design and a bright display that toes the line between retro and modern—you’ll love looking at the MX5, as well.
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Specs
General
- Topping
- DAC: ESS SABRE Hi-Fi DAC
- Process: XMOS XU208 & Qualcomm QCC3031
- NFCA module architecture
- Hi-Res Audio certified
- Frequency response: 20 Hz – 40 kHz
- DSD64–256 (Native), DSD64–128 (DoP)
- PCM resolution (USB): 44.1 – 384 kHz, 16 – 32 bit
- PCM resolution (Optical/Coax): 44.1 – 192 kHz, 16 – 24 bit
- Inputs: Coax, Bluetooth, USB, optical
- Outputs: Balanced TRS, SE RCA, Dual speaker, headphones
- Bluetooth codecs supported: AAC, SBC, aptX, aptX LL, aptX HD
- Dimensions: 1.8 x 5.7 x 6.9 in (4.5 x 14.4 x 17.4 cm)
Headphone Amplifier
USB Output
- THD+N: As low as 0.0008%
- SNR: 120 dB
- Dynamic range: 120 dB
- Output level: 5.6 – 24.6 Vpp
Single-Ended Output
- THD+N: As low as 0.0020%
- SNR: 128 dB
- Dynamic range: 129 dB
- Output level: 10.6 – 24.6 Vpp
Balanced Output
- THD+N: As low as 0.0020%
- SNR: 127 dB
- Dynamic range: 127 dB
- Output level: 10.6 – 24.6 Vpp
- Output impedance: < 0.2 ohm
- Lout impedance > 8 ohm
- Output power:
- 1600mW x2 @ 32 ohm
- 1000mW x2 @ 64 ohm
- 260 mW x 2 @ 300 ohm
Speaker Amplifier
USB/Optical/Coaxial Output
- THD+N: As low as 0.004%
- SNR: 110 dB
- Dynamic range: 110 dB
- Output level: 42 – 46 Vpp
- Noise: <60–90 uVrms
- Channel crosstalk: -93 dB
- Input sensitivity: As low as -7 dB
- Gain: 25.2–30.7 dB
Single-Ended Output
- THD+N: As low as 0.004%
- SNR: 110 dB
- Dynamic range: 110 dB
- Output level: 42 – 46 Vpp
- Noise: <60–90 uVrms
- Channel crosstalk: -90 dB
- Input sensitivity: As low as 0.9 Vrms
- Gain: 19–24.5 dB
Balanced Output
- THD+N: As low as 0.004%
- SNR: 110 dB
- Dynamic range: 110 dB
- Output level: 42 – 46 Vpp
- Noise: <60–90 uVrms
- Channel crosstalk: -91 dB
- Input sensitivity: As low as 1.8 Vrms
- Gain: 13–18.5 dB
- Output impedance: < 0.2 ohm
- Load impedance 4–8 ohm
- Output power:
- 55–70W x 2 @ 4 ohm
- 35–42W x 2 @ 8 ohm
Included
- Power cable and adapter
- USB cable
- 6.35 mm to 3.5 mm adaptor
- Remote control
- Bluetooth antenna
- Owner’s manual
Shipping
Estimated ship date is Aug 1, 2024 PT.
Payment will be collected at checkout. After this product run ends, orders will be submitted to the vendor up front, making all orders final.
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