'The best of both worlds': This innovative DAC and headphone amp uses a unique processing system that basically converts your Hi-Res Audio to DSD on the fly, to give you ultra-low-distortion music — and it's packed with wired and wireless connectivity

The Topping DX9 Discrete in a silver finish, on a white surface with a pink background.

• Topping announces the DX9 Discrete DAC and headphone amp
• Uses delta sigma processing like an integrated DAC, but in discrete components like an R2R DAC
• Going on sale for £1,299 (about $1,750, AU$2,600)

Topping Audio may not be the most prolific hi-fi company, but when it strikes, it strikes hard; a recent DAC, amp and preamp combo called the DX5 II proved that. And its latest piece of gear is just as ambitious.