{"product_id":"topping-d50-iii","title":"Topping D50 III DAC \u0026 Preamp — Dual ES9039Q2M, LDAC Bluetooth, PEQ","description":"\u003cp class=\"tp-summary\"\u003eThe Topping D50 III is a compact desktop DAC and preamp with dual ES9039Q2M chips (one per channel), USB-C, optical, coaxial and LDAC Bluetooth 5.1 inputs, and balanced TRS plus RCA outputs rated at 132dB SNR on TRS. It suits desk setups that feed powered speakers, a power amp or a separate headphone amp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho the Topping D50 III is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePowered speakers and power amps:\u003c\/strong\u003e Preamp mode adds volume control from the front rocker or remote, and the TRS and RCA outputs work one at a time or together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhone streaming:\u003c\/strong\u003e A QCC5125 Bluetooth 5.1 receiver takes LDAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, AAC and SBC at up to 96kHz\/24-bit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHi-res computer playback:\u003c\/strong\u003e The USB-C input on XMOS XU316 plays PCM up to 768kHz\/32-bit and native DSD512.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoom or headphone tuning:\u003c\/strong\u003e A 10-band PEQ set up in Topping Tune stores five profiles on the unit for USB playback.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStacked systems:\u003c\/strong\u003e A 12V trigger output switches a downstream amp, such as the matching Topping A50 III, on and off with the D50 III.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkip it if:\u003c\/strong\u003e You need a headphone jack: the D50 III is a line-level DAC and preamp, and it runs on 5V USB-C power with no wall adapter in the box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTopping D50 III key specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDAC chips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dual ES9039Q2M (one per channel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e USB-C (XMOS XU316), optical, coaxial, Bluetooth 5.1 (QCC5125)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormats:\u003c\/strong\u003e USB PCM 44.1–768kHz\/16–32-bit, DSD64–DSD512 native; optical\/coaxial PCM up to 192kHz\/24-bit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth codecs:\u003c\/strong\u003e LDAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBC (up to 96kHz\/24-bit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced 6.35mm TRS (up to 5.0Vrms) and RCA (up to 2.5Vrms); 12V trigger out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance (TRS):\u003c\/strong\u003e THD+N \u0026lt;0.00006%; SNR and dynamic range 132dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControls:\u003c\/strong\u003e OLED display, front rocker, remote with Bluetooth or IR modes (2 AAA batteries not included); 10-band PEQ (USB input)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower, size and weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e USB-C 5V\/1.0A; 12.5 × 13.1 × 2.6cm; 465g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn the box:\u003c\/strong\u003e D50 III, remote control, USB A-C cable, USB C-C cable, Bluetooth antenna, product information card, Bluetooth remote guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black, Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tp-trust\"\u003eGenuine Topping stock. Free shipping on every order, 45-day returns.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Topping","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":46347903008903,"sku":"TOPPING D50 III-black","price":231.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":46347903041671,"sku":"TOPPING D50 III-silver","price":231.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/5833\/0247\/files\/8768917976.jpg?v=1793202011","url":"https:\/\/tonepier.com\/products\/topping-d50-iii","provider":"TonePier","version":"1.0","type":"link"}