EX5 vs SMSL C200 PRO
The C200 PRO matches the EX5 on bit depth (32-bit), max sample rate (768 kHz), signal-to-noise (125 dB), and thd (0.000%).
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DigitalDACsHeadphone AmplifiersPre-AmplifiersAll-in-One SystemsDiscontinued
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$195
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About the EX5
The Topping EX5 is a compact all-in-one DAC, preamp, and headphone amplifier made in collaboration with ShenzhenAudio. It is designed for desktop use and combines digital decoding, line-level preamp output, and headphone amplification in a single chassis. The unit is known for dual ESS ES9038Q2M DAC chips, Topping’s NFCA headphone amp architecture, full MQA decoding over USB, and Bluetooth 5.0 with high-resolution codec support. It was introduced as a premium desktop audio component at a launch price of US$349.99.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 32-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 768 kHz
- DSD Support
- DSD512
- MQA Support
- Yes
- DAC Chip
- ESS ES9038Q2M
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.000%
- SNR
- 125 dB
- Output Voltage
- 18.3V RMS
- Output Impedance
- 0.1Ω
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- Yes
- Bluetooth Codecs
- LDAC, aptX HD, aptX, aptX LL, SBC, AAC
- Digital Inputs
- USB, coaxial, optical
Streaming Services
Supported streaming platforms and protocols
- AirPlay
- No
- Chromecast
- No
- Roon Ready
- No
- Spotify Connect
- No
- TIDAL Connect
- No
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 174 × 45 × 138 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 0.75 kg (2 lbs)
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions