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Post by wannarock2 on Apr 25, 2022 18:31:28 GMT
Keep an eye on this one. If there are any and when bugs are ironed out, a dual mono pair of these boys may set a new Benchmark (pun intended) www.l7audiolab.com/f/topping-la90/ |
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Post by MartinT on Apr 25, 2022 20:44:26 GMT
Oh gawd, not Amir again?  |
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Post by julesd68 on Apr 25, 2022 22:23:27 GMT
This dude does his own measurements.
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Post by julesd68 on Apr 26, 2022 15:54:23 GMT
Just for Martin. 
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Post by Slinger on Apr 26, 2022 15:57:34 GMT
Read text. Looked at pictures. Saw graphs. Many graphs. Many, many, graphs Eyes glazed over. Woke up and it was Tuesday.   |
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Post by MartinT on Apr 26, 2022 16:26:35 GMT
"This is a review and detailed measurements of the Topping LA90 integrated amplifier."
It's not a review as there isn't a single comment about its sound quality, how it performs in the context of a whole system etc.
Hopefully, someone will publish a proper review soon.
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Post by julesd68 on Apr 26, 2022 19:29:36 GMT
How unreasonable to want to know how it sounds!
Using your ears to assess equipment is actively discouraged on that forum with such charm and benevolence.
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Post by wannarock2 on Apr 27, 2022 20:09:49 GMT
"This is a review and detailed measurements of the Topping LA90 integrated amplifier." It's not a review as there isn't a single comment about its sound quality, how it performs in the context of a whole system etc. Hopefully, someone will publish a proper review soon. Amir must have heard you Martin.  He hooked up a single Topping LA90 to his $22K Revel Salons. Comment below: “I just spent half hour listening to LA90 with my Revel Salon 2 speakers. "Normal" listening level for me was at 1 to 2 o'clock. Loudness did not change past 3 o'clock. I played some at max level which was fairly loud although not scary so  . The sound was incredibly clean and nice. I could not fault the amplifier for anything. Putting my ear right next to the tweeter produced no noise with LA90 at max volume at high gain. After the half hour, the right side of the amp was quite warm. Almost uncomfortable to touch. Left side was distinctly cooler. Heat is more concentrated on the bottom and lower part of the heatsink.” He is a Topping fan albeit Topping does produce some excellent DAC’s. Customer feedback over the next 6 months will be of interest regarding workmanship including reliability. We shall see. |
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Post by MartinT on Apr 27, 2022 20:17:53 GMT
Ok, I guess "The sound was incredibly clean and nice. I could not fault the amplifier for anything" is a start |
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Post by julesd68 on Apr 28, 2022 13:49:59 GMT
The ASR natives are restless - 41 pages on this amp already!! Who knew it would be such a 'hot potato' (pun intended...) ?
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Post by alp on Apr 28, 2022 20:33:43 GMT
It would appear it is a more powerful cousin to the PA5, which also measures very well but sonically is certainly not perfect in terms of treble and imaging.
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Post by stellabagpuss on Apr 29, 2022 6:54:38 GMT
l feel it's exciting times,technically, although l don't know what it sounds like and it's lacking power,will be interesting to see how universal feedback will play out.
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Post by wannarock2 on Jun 23, 2022 22:45:34 GMT
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Post by John on Jun 24, 2022 8:13:39 GMT
Interesting real-world review
Perhaps a good choice with above 90db sensitivity speakers
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Post by wannarock2 on Apr 11, 2023 15:40:56 GMT
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Post by MartinT on Apr 11, 2023 16:54:22 GMT
It's hard to keep up with Topping's range.
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Post by Slinger on Apr 11, 2023 18:46:29 GMT
It's hard to keep up with Topping's range. I know, they keep... ...wait for it... Topping it up. |
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NAS📶 > Gustard x26p DAC > Benchmark LA4 Pre-Amp > NAD M22-V2 Amplifier > Revel F228Be Speakers
. The sound was incredibly clean and nice. I could not fault the amplifier for anything. Putting my ear right next to the tweeter produced no noise with LA90 at max volume at high gain. After the half hour, the right side of the amp was quite warm. Almost uncomfortable to touch. Left side was distinctly cooler. Heat is more concentrated on the bottom and lower part of the heatsink.”
