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DX9 DISCRETE FROM TOPPING
8th May 2026

Using its own discrete 1-bit decoding technology, Topping’s balanced DAC, preamp and headphone amp includes a 16-element discrete 1-bit ‘PSRM’ DAC architecture chip…
…developed entirely in-house. This is 1-bit delta-sigma DAC technology but tweaked to use a high-frequency 1-bit stream.

Including seven digital inputs plus Bluetooth, proprietary jitter-eradication, balanced and single-ended outputs for headphones, amps and speakers, Parametric EQ and headphone crossfeed, you also get a tempered glass window on the front output windows.

Signal support is offered up to 32bit/768kHz and native DSD512.

Measuring 340 x 60 x 225mm, a single multifunction rotary control sits centrally on the fascia, flanked by a pair of colour displays. A remote is include, price is £1,299.

Contact: www.electromod.co.uk