Will the Topping E30 II support Tidal's FLAC streams?


I am thinking of buying this DAC.  I asked the manufacturer if it will decode Tidal's FLAC stream.  All they said is the DAC support PCM, but I am not sure if this is "yes" or "no' to my question!   Does anyone else know?  I am looking for a DAC that will give me the full 24/192kHz FLAC streams that some of Tidal's library is now offering (as they move from MQA to FLAC as recently announced).

 

Thx. Adrian.

adrian321

You are very brave considering buying a Topping Dac. Do you know how many problems they have with poor quality control?

I think the most important aspect of a DAC is how it sounds. The overall sound quality is of the highest importance. Then it’s ok to verify it supports typical formats.

If I was in the market again, get the best sound quality possible… making sure it supports Qobuz. Qobuz sounds better by a small amount than the rest and has over half a million more high resolution albums, making it the only choice for folks interested in high quality sound. .

 

If you want etched details. sterile and boring sound, Topping is the way to go. I know they have mastered the 'measurements' game (looks so pretty and perfect on graphs) and are favored heavily by that 'other' site. I tried their DAC a couple of years ago and couldn't get rid of it fast enough. 

I don't know what your budget is, but if you want good sound consider Denafrips Aries or Musician R2R dacs.