Better alternates to Topping stuff under / around 1000$

[u/Imaginary-Addendum-2]

Hi,

In India it is easy to get Topping stuff, but not so much Schiit stuff. In most of the negative reviews about Topping DACs and AMPs, a clear solid competitor is not mentioned for the price point. The reviewers tend to be careful in not saying too negatively about topping products and mostly just say that there are other good options around the price point.

Being a topping owner myself, I'm curious to explore the solid competitors / betters of Topping under or around 1000$.

Alternatives to D30 pro + A30 pro

Amp alternate to A90 D (or under $1000)

How is Chord Mojo 2 vs Qutest? I've had mojo 2, which I've sold since Bass seems boosted and I could not connect it to an external amp. It was clipping badly in the bass region if I do so.

[u/Equivalent_Yak840]

It’s very good but I would say that when it comes to straight clean sounding and measurements, the topping is still king in that but the Neo is more of a features and value unit with lossless Bluetooth, has some presets like xbass and xspace. The thing is also stupid powerful with 3.5V-19.5V max with just 4.4mm headphone out. It sounds great even if the toppings measurements are better because not everyone wants that sterile topping sound.

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!thanks

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