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Topping DX5 II

A desktop DAC and headphone amplifier with two ESS ES9039Q2M DAC chips, a 6.35 mm, a 4.4 mm balanced and an XLR balanced output. Weight 945 g.

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POWER AT 32 Ω6.4W4.4 mm balanced
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE<0.1Ω6.35 mm; 4.4 mm <0.1 Ω; XLR <0.1 Ω
SNR133dB@max out, 1 kHz, A-weighted
PRICE$254.15Lowest price at HiFiGo, Linsoul, Shenzhen Audio and Apos Audio
OUTPUTS6.35 mm · 4.4 mm balanced · XLR balanced · Line out
DAC CHIPESS ES9039Q2M × 2
PARAMETRIC EQ10 bands
CONTOURNot supported

Numbers are the manufacturer's stated figures unless marked as measured.

Outputs and power

4.4 mm balanced
7.6Wat 16 Ω per channel
Manual: 7.6 W, THD+N <1%, Shared spec for 4.4 mm and XLR4
6.4Wat 32 Ω per channel
Manual: 6.4 W, THD+N <1%
4.3Wat 64 Ω per channel
Manual: 4.3 W, THD+N <1%
990mWat 300 Ω per channel
Manual: 990 mW, THD+N <1%
490mWat 600 Ω per channel
Manual: 490 mW, THD+N <1%
Output impedance <0.1 Ω
XLR balanced
7.6Wat 16 Ω per channel
Manual: 7.6 W, THD+N <1%, Shared spec for 4.4 mm and XLR4
6.4Wat 32 Ω per channel
Manual: 6.4 W, THD+N <1%
4.3Wat 64 Ω per channel
Manual: 4.3 W, THD+N <1%
990mWat 300 Ω per channel
Manual: 990 mW, THD+N <1%
490mWat 600 Ω per channel
Manual: 490 mW, THD+N <1%
Output impedance <0.1 Ω
6.35 mm
3.3Wat 16 Ω per channel
Manual: 3.3 W, THD+N <1%
2.2Wat 32 Ω per channel
Manual: 2.2 W, THD+N <1%
1.16Wat 64 Ω per channel
Manual: 1.16 W, THD+N <1%
250mWat 300 Ω per channel
Manual: 250 mW, THD+N <1%
120mWat 600 Ω per channel
Manual: 120 mW, THD+N <1%
Output impedance <0.1 Ω
SNR131 dB (6.35 mm), 133 dB (4.4 mm balanced), 133 dB
THD+N<0.00008%
Crosstalk-127 dB (6.35 mm), -143 dB (4.4 mm balanced), -143 dB (XLR balanced)

Not stated: supply voltage.

Is it enough for your headphones?

Topping rates the DX5 II at 7.6 W into 16 Ω from the 4.4 mm balanced output. Below is how much of that is left to spare for each kind of headphones when you listen loud, with peaks at 110 dB. A figure marked est. is worked out from that rating.

Sensitive IEMsMulti-driver sets that hiss on strong sources
needs 0.6 mW7.6 W at 16 Ω+41 dB
Most IEMsTypical in-ears, 16 to 50 Ω
needs 3.2 mW6.4 W at 32 Ω+33 dB
Easy-to-drive headphonesClosed and portable, 32 Ω
needs 16 mW6.4 W at 32 Ω+26 dB
Hard-to-drive headphones300 Ω, HD 600 class, hungry for voltage
needs 20 mW990 mW at 300 Ω+17 dB
Most planarsPlanar magnetic, low impedance, need current
needs 50 mW6.4 W at 32 Ω+21 dB
Demanding planarsThe hardest loads, desktop territory
needs 251 mWest. 4.5 W at 60 Ω+12 dB

Where to buy

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HiFiGo · read 11 Nov 2026$254.15Linsoul · read 11 Nov 2026$254.15Shenzhen Audio · read 11 Nov 2026$254.15Apos Audio · read 11 Nov 2026$254.15HiFiGo · retail price, checked 16 Oct 2026$299

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The device

From Topping's manual unless marked
InputUSB, coaxial, optical, Bluetooth 5.1
FormatsPCM up to 768 kHz/32-bit (USB), DSD512 native, DSD256 DoP (USB)
DAC chipESS ES9039Q2M × 2topping.store
VolumeKnob and remote; step 0.5 dB (default) or 1 dB; line out Preamp or fixed DAC mode
AppTopping Tune, TOPPING Home app/webtopping.store
Parametric EQ10 bands in Topping's Topping Tune app. Not supported in Contour.
Size190 x 155 x 44 mm
Weight945 g

How it stacks up against the competition

Power at 32 Ω · price in US dollars
2 W5 W10 W20 W1 W$200$300$500$700scale breaks hereMost IEMs need 3.2 mW+33 dB to spareFiiO KA17: 650 mW at 32 Ω, $144.99FiiO KA5: 265 mW at 32 Ω, $119.99iBasso DC07PRO: 430 mW at 32 Ω, $199iBasso DC-Elite: 280 mW at 32 Ω, $449Questyle M15i: 2.41 mW at 32 Ω, $169MOONDROP MOONRIVER 2:TI: 280 mW at 32 Ω, $219.99FiiO QX11: 800 mW at 32 Ω, $159.99FiiO QX13: 900 mW at 32 Ω, $219.99iBasso Nunchaku: 525 mW at 32 Ω, $299MOONDROP MOONRIVER3: 250 mW at 32 Ω, $219.99iFi GO bar: 475 mW at 32 Ω, $249FiiO K13 R2R: 2.4 W at 32 Ω, $319.99K13 R2RFiiO JM21: 700 mW at 32 Ω, $259.99Topping DX5 II2 W5 W10 W20 W1 W$200$300$500$700scale breaks hereMost IEMs need 3.2 mW+33 dB to spareFiiO KA17: 650 mW at 32 Ω, $144.99KA17FiiO KA5: 265 mW at 32 Ω, $119.99iBasso DC07PRO: 430 mW at 32 Ω, $199DC07PROiBasso DC-Elite: 280 mW at 32 Ω, $449DC-EliteQuestyle M15i: 2.41 mW at 32 Ω, $169MOONDROP MOONRIVER 2:TI: 280 mW at 32 Ω, $219.99FiiO QX11: 800 mW at 32 Ω, $159.99QX11FiiO QX13: 900 mW at 32 Ω, $219.99iBasso Nunchaku: 525 mW at 32 Ω, $299NunchakuMOONDROP MOONRIVER3: 250 mW at 32 Ω, $219.99iFi GO bar: 475 mW at 32 Ω, $249GO barFiiO K13 R2R: 2.4 W at 32 Ω, $319.99K13 R2RFiiO JM21: 700 mW at 32 Ω, $259.99JM21Topping DX5 II
  • Nearby
  • Same DAC chip
  • Most IEMs, 3.2 mW

Devices with the same DAC chip

ES9039Q2M · 2 devices use it
NiceHCKOctave550 mWYes10 bandsSGM8262 * 2$89550 mW · $89PEQ Yes, 10 bands · Amp SGM8262 * 2

All 2 in the finder

Compared with

Manufacturers' stated figures; the price is today's lowest

Topping DX5 II vs FiiO K13 R2R

At 32 Ω Topping DX5 II is listed at 6.4 W and FiiO K13 R2R at ≥2.4 W; the lowest prices are $254.15 and $319, $64.85 apart.

Topping DX5 II vs FiiO K13 R2R: the manufacturers' stated figures and today's lowest price, side by side
Topping DX5 IIFiiO K13 R2R
Power at 32 Ω6.4 W4.4 mm balanced≥2.4 W4.4 mm balanced, high gain
Power at 16 Ω7.6 W4.4 mm balanced, Shared spec for 4.4 mm and XLR4≥1.2 W6.35 mm, high gain
Power at 300 Ω990 mW4.4 mm balanced≥600 mW4.4 mm balanced, high gain
Price today$254.15HiFiGo, 11 Nov$319The HiFi Cat, 11 Nov
DAC chipESS ES9039Q2M × 2FiiO in-house 24-bit R2R resistor array, 4-channel fully differential, 48 thin-film resistors per channel (192 total), 0.1%, 30ppm
InputsUSB, coaxial, optical, Bluetooth 5.1USB-C x2 (data), coaxial RCA, optical, Bluetooth 5.4 receive
Outputs6.35 mm · 4.4 mm balanced · XLR balanced · Line out6.35 mm · 4.4 mm balanced · Line out
Size190 x 155 x 44 mm210 x 188 x 42 mm
Weight945 g980 g

Topping DX5 II price history · FiiO K13 R2R price history