Topping A90


Hi, what are your thoughts on the Topping A90 as preamp as well as a headphone amp? It has the XLR inputs and outputs as well as gain settings. There is also the A90D with pretty much discrete version. I would be using it as double duty. Thanks

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@soix Thanks for the response. That is a good review on both models. The A90 that I am planning on getting is a used but in very mint condition unit. According to the seller, the unit has about 100 hours of playing time just enough of break in time to justify it sound. 

Will be using mainly as a headphone amp as right now I have a Vali 2 which I think sound good.

What headphones are you using, and do you need a remote for using as a stereo preamp?  

I have been using the A90 extensively and all can say is WOW. As a headphone amp I am impressed. It took my TASCAM headphones to whole new level. I still have not used it as a preamp but will soon be the next test. Will see how it goes against my Rotel RC-995.

Excellent!  Be interested to see what you think of it as a preamp.  Congrats!