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Topping - D90SE

Desktop Digital To Analog Converter (DAC)
Sale price₹ 79,999 Regular priceMRP: ₹ 89,999
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In case you receive the Topping - D90SE with a manufacturing defect, please raise a return request within 7 days of delivery.

However, if you receive an incorrect / damaged / different product or one with missing accessories, please raise a return request within 24 hours of delivery. In case you receive a product with a missing, incorrect, or faulty accessory, you will be given a replacement accessory instead of the entire product.

Please make sure that the product is in the original packaging with all the accessories it came with. We'll also need an unboxing video and images of the parcel to investigate about the discrepancy. You may be asked to share images of the product and the packaging received for us to determine the damage or defect prior to approving the return request. The free replacement will be shipped only once the original order is returned.

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- It is found to be defective
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- The product is not different from what was shipped to you
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Don't sweat it, this Topping - D90SE comes with a 1 Year warranty from TOPPING that covers manufacturing defects. All products featured on Headphone Zone are backed by an original manufacturer's warranty.

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Why Topping is Special

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Designed in China
Established & Reputed

Trust us, our reputation in the audio world speaks for itself!


This headphone or gear comes from a well-respected brand known for its high-quality audio equipment, so you can be confident in your purchase.


If you see a product marked as “🎖️ Established & Reputed”, it means you're getting a top-tier device from a brand that's earned its stripes in the audio industry.
Revered by Audiophiles

Audiophiles can be really picky and tough to impress and if the audiophile community says something sounds good, you can bet it's great!


This headphone or gear has gained recognition and admiration from audiophiles, who are known for their discerning taste in high-fidelity audio. They appreciate its precision, attention to detail and its ability to deliver an immersive sonic experience.


If you see a product marked as "🙌🏻 Revered by Audiophiles", it means that it meets the highest standards of sound quality and performance, making it a top choice for anyone who values exceptional audio experiences.
Specialist

A masterpiece from the experts who know audio inside and out!


This headphone or gear is crafted by specialists who know their stuff, ensuring every detail is perfect.


If you see a product marked as “🌟 Specialist”, it means you're choosing a device designed by experts who specialize in creating this specific category of device.

Why we love this DAC/Amp

Premium Economy

Sensible spending and class above in quality. 


This headphone or gear offers top-notch sound and performance without much impact on your pocket, promising a delightful experience that exceeds your expectations at an economical price point.


If you see a product marked as “💎 Premium Economy," it indicates that you're getting a high-quality audio product with exceptional sound clarity and reliable performance, all at a budget-friendly price.

Serious Audiophiles Only

Diving deeper into exploring the hobby is never enough.


If you're an audiophile on a hunt for a device that meets your high standards, this is one such headphone or gear designed for discerning audiophiles like you in mind.


If you see a product marked with “🦈 Serious Audiophiles Only" we assure you that this device can match your depth of knowledge and expertise to take your passion for audio to the next level.
Cult Following

Cause some things just demand the dedication.


This headphone or gear has a dedicated fanbase, adored by those in the know and praised for its audio quality.


If you see products marked as “🧑🏼‍🤝‍🧑🏼 Cult Following”, you’re about to join an exclusive club of enthusiasts who swear by its awesomeness, enjoying a product that stands out from the crowd and never fails to impress!
For Audiophiles at Home

Cause music hit differently when you are in your own space.


This headphone or gear is perfect for those who demand exceptional sound quality in their personal sanctuary.


If you see products marked as “🏠 For Audiophiles at Home”, get ready to transform your living space into an audiophile's paradise, with rich, immersive sound that makes every listening session a masterpiece.
Use Wirelessly with Bluetooth

Enjoy the convenience of seamless wireless connectivity


This headphone or gear indicates that the product supports wireless connectivity via Bluetooth, freeing you from the tangles of cords and cables.


If you see products marked as “✂️ Use Wirelessly with Bluetooth”, enjoy the freedom to stream music, make calls, and more, all without being tethered to your device, giving you the flexibility to move around and multitask with ease.
Connect With Cable

This device comes with multiple connectivity options. Be sure to check if your source and output support these input and output options.
Built like a Tank

No need to worry about durability.


If you're seeking a headphone or gear with a strong, rugged build, this snapshot indicates that this is the one for you.


If you see a product marked with “🪖 Built like a Tank", it means this product is crafted with metal in its design, ensuring exceptional robustness and durability.

Why it Sounds Amazing

DAC Chip

Know the secret to your pristine audio.


This headphone or gear reveals the secret sauce behind superior audio quality, highlighting the presence of a high-performance DAC chip for pristine sound reproduction.


If you see products marked as “⚙️ DAC Chip”, expect to experience your music with unparalleled clarity, detail, and fidelity, ensuring that every note and nuance is faithfully reproduced for your listening pleasure.
Sampling Rate And Bit Depth

Ever wonder how those ones and zeros on your computer magically transform into the rich melodies that fill your room?


The secret lies in a tiny device called a Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC). Think of it as a translator, taking the digital code of your music and meticulously sculpting it back into a smooth, analog wave that your speakers can understand. But just like a sculptor needs the right tools, achieving audio nirvana with a DAC depends on two key factors: sampling rate and bit depth.


Sampling Rate:

Imagine your favourite song as a complex rollercoaster track. The sampling rate refers to how often the DAC takes measurements of this digital track, measured in kHz (kilohertz) or thousands of times per second. A higher sampling rate, like 96 kHz, is like taking a ton of pictures of the track, capturing every twist and turn with incredible detail. Lower rates, like the standard 44.1 kHz used in CDs, are like taking snapshots at a theme park – fun, but you might miss some of the subtler details that make the ride truly exhilarating.


Bit Depth:

Now, think about the sculptor's tools. Bit depth refers to the precision of each measurement the DAC takes. Imagine the number of colours available to the sculptor. With higher bit depth (e.g., 24 bits compared to 16 bits), each measurement can capture a wider range of values. This allows the DAC to recreate subtler variations in the sound wave, resulting in richer and more nuanced audio. It's like having a broader colour palette for building a more detailed and lifelike sculpture of the sound.
The D90 SE is a supremely linear DAC that provides a reference-grade signature. It reproduces a very high amount of information and presents them with excellent precision. Topping shows that a capable DAC doesn’t have to break the bank, and with its state-of-the-art performance, the Topping D90 SE is a no-holds-barred DAC.
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About RAGHAV SOMANI

Raghav Somani is the Founder & CEO of Headphone Zone. An avid audiophile and musician since 2008, his choice of headphones include STAX Electrostats, Audeze LCD 3, and for music on the go, the JH Audio Roxanne + Astell&Kern SP1000 is never too far away. On his playlist, you'll find A.R. Rahman, Michael Jackson, and the Eagles.

UNIQUELY-TUNED, PREMIUM ESS SABRE ES9038PRO DAC CHIP FOR AUDIO PERFECTION

For an ultra-high-end audio performance, the TOPPING D90SE employs a highly advanced ESS SABRE ES9038PRO DAC chipset featuring 32-bit Hyperstream architecture. Each channel of the D90SE is arranged in parallel by 4 conventional balanced channels for a whole new level of audio excellence. The D90SE is uniquely designed to carry out independent I/V conversion for the 8 channelled ES9038PRO DAC chip and bring them together in parallel, to highlight the real potential of the "4 x DAC parallel connection". This unique tuning makes the D90SE stand out from other DACs that use the same chipset.

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A FULL-FLEDGED MQA DECODER REVEALING SONIC MAGIC THAT ARTISTS CREATE IN THEIR STUDIOS

The Master Quality Authenticated (MQA) is an audio codec approved and authenticated in the studio. It all begins with audio capturing and recording after which the MQA folds the file to make it suitable for streaming in a process called music origami. The entire goal behind this process is:
1. To offer audio that's better than CD quality on any device
2. To offer original master recording when paired with an MQA decoder
Equipped with a full MQA decoder, the TOPPING D90SE unfolds MQA files in the highest possible audio quality. This unfolding process is done using precise file and platform-specific DAC compensation and management to reveal the true musical magic that artists create in recording studios.
To know more about MQA, visit www.mqa.co.uk/how-it-works.
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NOTICE SONIC DETAILS YOU’VE BEEN MISSING ALL THIS WHILE

Taking audio performance to a whole new level, the TOPPING D90SE offers less than 0.00005% of Total Harmonic Distortion plus Noise (THD+N) while the Signal-to-noise and distortion ratio (SINAD) is at 126dB @ 1Kz which means that the music you listen to on the D90SE sounds clear and highly detailed.

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HI-RES LDAC TRANSMISSION POWERED BY BLUETOOTH 5.0 AND ES9038PRO CHIP

Certified for Hi-Res Audio Wireless and LDAC, the TOPPING D90SE comes with a CSR8675 chipset. This chipset extends support to a range of audio codecs including SBC, AAC, AptX, AptX LL, Aptx HD and LDAC. To ensure uncompromised sound quality over Bluetooth 5.0, the D90SE decodes its digital signals using the highly advanced ES9038PRO, instead of the in-built CSR8675.
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STRESS-FREE PLUG AND PLAY CONVENIENCE USING ALMOST ANY AUDIO SOURCE

With easy plug and play convenience, you can pair the TOPPING D90SE with almost any audio device supporting Windows 10, MAC, Linux, iOS or Android. Kindly note that if you are using the D90SE with your PC, you will have to install and set a custom Thesycon ASIO driver (For Windows 10). The MAC however does not need a driver to achieve ASIO.

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JITTER-FREE & MQA DECODE ENABLED USB, COAXIAL, OPTICAL, AES & BLUETOOTH AUDIO INPUTS

The installation of 2nd-gen 16-core XMOS XU216 enables the TOPPING D90SE to support full MQA decode along with PCM32bit768kHz and DSD512 native. The MQA support on the TOPPING D90SE is not limited to USB input but includes Coaxial, Optical and AES inputs as well. This allows you to listen to your music in a higher than CD-Quality sound. All the inputs mentioned above are compatible with all the 3 MQA formats: Renderer, MQA and MQA studio. Regardless of which inputs you use, the D90SE will always have a jitter-free output as it uses CLPD to process the clock and to optimize the digital signal that brings down the jitter to as low as -160dB.

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A DEDICATED IIS INPUT WITH MULTIPLE SETTINGS THAT SUPPORTS PCM & NATIVE DSD

If you are keen on sending the IIS signal directly to the ESS9038PRO DAC chip of the D90SE, use the HDMI cable as it helps the chip with better audio decoding. Compatible with up to PCM32bit768kHz and DSD1024native, the dedicated IIS input on the D90SE pairs seamlessly with almost all digital interfaces that use HDMI to deliver IIS signals. Explore a range of settings on the IIS input including phase settings, DSD channel settings and DSD indicator pin selection settings.
Note: Kindly note that the IES function uses the HDMI interface to transmit IIS signals and not the standard HDMI signals. Therefore it cannot be connected to the HDMI interface on your PC, TV and Setup box.
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CHOOSE FROM SELECTABLE BALANCED XLR AND SINGLE-ENDED RCA OUTPUTS

Featuring balanced XLR output along with single-ended RCA output, the TOPPING D90SE has enough space for all kinds of audio setups. Choose either "XLR only", "RCA only" or "XLR+RCA" selectable outputs for all possible applications. To widen the scope of applications the TOPPING D90SE has versatile XLR 4V/5V and RCA 2V/2.5V outputs that take audio performance to a whole new level. If you select XLR 4V and RCA 2V, you can use the D90SE with more devices whereas with XLR 5V and RCA 2.5V the performance goes up a notch.

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GET BETTER CONTROL OVER THE VOLUME OUTPUT WITH THE DAC+PREAMPLIFIER MODE

While you can use the TOPPING D90SE in the DAC mode, which gives you a fixed output level, you can use the D90SE in the DAC+Preamplifier mode as well. Under this mode, you get to control the volume output using either the front panel or the remote control. For best results, you can pair the D90SE with a power amplifier or monitor speakers.

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PAIRS WITH ALMOST ALL HEADPHONE AMPS BUT WORKS BEST WITH THE A90

Engineered with a completely balanced NFCA module, the TOPPING D90SE offers 0.2uV ultra-low noise, 0.00006% ultra-low THD+N and 0.1-ohm output impedance. WIth wide gain setting and high output voltage, the D90SE can be paired with almost all kinds of headphone amps. Having said that, pair the TOPPING D90SE with the TOPPING A90 headphone amplifier for the best possible audio setup. With the TOPPING D90SE, you get 2.1Vrms @0dBFS (4VMode) and 2.6Vrms @0dBFS (5VMode) for RCA output. Whereas for the XLR output, you get 4.2Vrms @0dBFS (4VMode) and 5.2Vrms @0dBFS (5VMode). Additionally, the output impedance on both the RCA and the XLR output is 100Ω.

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1 Year Warranty

Don't sweat it, this Topping - D90SE comes with a 1 Year warranty from TOPPING that covers manufacturing defects. All products featured on Headphone Zone are backed by an original manufacturer's warranty.

Read more about TOPPING's warranty in India.

The Audiophile's Choice For Precision and Accuracy

TOPPING, founded in 2008 and headquartered in Guangzhou, China, is dedicated to creating immersive Hi-Fi experiences with superior performance. Emphasizing research and development (R&D), TOPPING invests in a dedicated department of senior engineers and audiophiles, employing professional audio instruments like the premium audio testers APx555 and APx555B from Audio Precision. Each product undergoes rigorous testing to ensure exceptional parameters and performance, followed by meticulous adjustments for optimal sound quality.

Renowned worldwide, TOPPING's lineup includes products like the A90, D90, A70, and D70 with their DACs and amps being favourites among audiophiles globally. Committed to pushing the boundaries of quality, TOPPING remains true to its mission of delivering unparalleled Hi-Fi experiences.

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Super dac for the price

Very good sonic performance. Balanced and detailed sound. In all mode of inputs.

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A surprise

I was very skeptical to buy a China made high end DAC with XLR input as my first choice Schiit Modius was not available. But the TOPPING D90SE was a super surprise. The sound-stage, the detail, the presence all blew my socks off. The only issue is the remote control could be better made. I am using this DAC only as a source to my amp and so I have not used the preamp function and cannot comment on that.

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