Topping’s new DAC promises “remarkable” sound from both headphones and speakers alike

A Topping DX9 Discrete DAC at a 3/4 angle on a reflective blue surface.

The DX9 is Chinese audio brand Topping's latest DAC – though it’s also a preamplifier and headphone amp – and it is now available in the UK. Thanks to its combination of proprietary technologies, it promises a “remarkable sonic performance” from a wide range of systems.

You can actually see it at work, too, thanks to its tempered-glass window that reveals the circuitry beneath. Each section is highlighted by the etched glass, with the circuitry illuminated by a gentle orange glow.