Topping DX3pro+ LDAC Headphone Amplifier - ES9038Q2M XU208 NFCA Bluetooth5.0 Audio Decoder USB/Opt/Coax DAC AMP Pre Amplifier with Remote Control (Black)

This DAC/ microphone amp is crystal clear- sound stage is open and free- treble and mids are balanced and plenty.The lows are pleasing and enjoyable.- noise free. In short, it is very musical and puts the listener in the sweet spot every time.The price is a steal for the harmonics and musicality.I have tried the Eversolo-Z8 dac and at 3.5 times the price of the DX-3 ,the sound is lacking in mids and highs - sound is confined -feels caged - not open .The unit is solidly constructed and has preset options for sound quality- as this is a desk top dac its size is just right for a PC desk... The unit is easy to use as is the remote - nothing complicated.It get 5 stars only because I cant give it 4.5.

📏 Dimensions: 4.7 x 1.1 x 3.1 in⚖️ Weight: ~370g (0.8 lb)🔌 Inputs: USB, Optical, Coax, Bluetooth 5.0 w/LDAC🔊 Outputs: RCA Pre-Out, 6.35mm Headphone Out💡 Chipset: XMOS XU208 + ESS ES9038Q2M DAC📶 Amp Power: ~700mW @32Ω | THD+N: 0.00013%---✅ Objective Breakdown:Topping’s DX3 Pro+ is a feature-dense DAC/AMP combo built for the desktop. The ESS chip delivers an ultra-clean, low-noise output, supporting PCM up to 32-bit/768kHz and native DSD512. It boasts Bluetooth 5.0 with LDAC, aptX HD, AAC, and SBC codec support. The bundled remote is responsive and allows easy switching between inputs and modes.The amp drives most headphones with ease (up to ~250Ω), and the preamp function works seamlessly for powered monitors.---💭 Subjective Breakdown (HiTekHQ testing):🎮 Gaming: Imaging is pinpoint, especially in FPS titles. Footsteps, reloads, and reflections sound separated and clean—almost surgical. No added warmth—this is dead neutral.🎧 Audiophile: Detail retrieval is chef’s kiss. Not lush or romantic—this is reference tuning through and through. If your IEMs are tuned well, they’ll shine. If not… you’ll hear every flaw.👨‍💼 Everyday User: Plug-and-play via USB. Use the remote to switch between Bluetooth, PC, and TV audio. You don’t have to understand what “ES9038” means to hear the clarity.🧠 HiTekHQ Verdict: My daily driver for both content editing and gaming. It doesn’t color the sound—it just reveals it. Combine it with a clean amp stack or use solo—either way, it punches above its class.

I bought this Dac/amp for gaming purposes, so take my opinion on this from that perspective.I am using Moondrop kato and HD6xx for my gaming.I have played all day on RS6 and omg i was missing tons of sound qs. Now i am able to hear new things that I didn’t even hear before on fiso k5 dac, the depth the range of footsteps and gunshots are way clearer than ever. I am able to spot footsteps 2-3 rooms away if they are sprinting. I can hear many thins at the same time.Pros:The sound is clear, clean and crisp nothing fun at all. It gives natural sound with great depth.Has decent 1.8 watt power to drive my gears.Remote control and BT. Nice features to have for this price.Cons:No bass control, it’s okay for me since i am only using it for gaming, but not so much for music.The filters settings seems to be useless, couldn’t tell the difference at all.No battery provided in the box, so you have to buy AAA size.If you are going to use it for gaming and music that’s the best option for $199.If you are here for music, I would say invest more money and buy something else, it lacks bass control, and some other features like balanced output and it’s only 3.5mm headphone jack.

High quality, compact DAC/headphone amp that beautifully powers my HIFIMAN Edition XS and Sennheiser 6XX headphones.I bought my first Topping DX3 Pro+ for my living room (silver) and loved it so much I bought a second for my bedroom (black). The remote controller is nice but “clicky” volume wheel is even nicer. I connected WiiM Minis to both units via optical cables to add equalizers and enable lossless 16-bit/44.1 kHz FLAC streaming from my Plex server.I do not pretend to be an audiophile, but the Topping DX3 Pro+ is the coolest tech I’ve bought in a long time.