Product Comparison: TOPPING NX4 vs iFi nano iDSD Black Label
General Specifications
Brand
TOPPING
iFi
Model
NX4
nano iDSD Black Label
Origin
China
China
About the Product
Topping NX4DSD is a hi-fi system that fits in the pocket. Its compact aluminum body is packed with hi-end components allowing you to enjoy high resolution music on the go. With DAC chip and USB interface supporting PCM 32bit 384kHz DSD 512 Native files.
The nano Black Label is an award winning, portable, and lightweight DAC and Amplifier. It is designed to be used with headphones and digital audio sources such as smartphones, Digital Audio Players (DAPs), as well as stationary audio systems like computers.
Key Specs
Built-in DAC
ES9038Q2M
PCM1793
Type
Portable
Portable
Sample Resolution/Rate
32-bit / 768kHz
32-bit / 384kHz
Signal/Noise Ratio
119 dB
82 dB
What customers say about "Key Specs"
TOPPING NX4 DSD Portable Audio Amplifier, Ultra Slim with USB DAC Port
- This DAC has a clean sound. Now the iphone 6s dac is actually pretty good in my opinion.
- If a clean and neutral sound is more important to you, this amp/dac may be better for you.
- Great detail, nice sound stage and plenty of power for my headphones (250 ohm DT 770's).
- The sound quality is outstanding, the build quality is impressive.
- At the highest volume on high gain, the sound distorts, and even more so with the bass boost on.
iFi nano iDSD Black Label Portable USB DAC and Headphone Amplifier with MQA and DSD
- For the price it really woke up my system - sounded excellent.
- They are very clean sounding, with little to no emphasis on the bass.
- The bass sounds punchy and VERY controlled, and it does not interfere with the other voices of the sound.
- It's a compact DAC/AMP combo that delivers clear, high-quality sound.
- That was bad enough but the sound itself was uninspiring. Very detailed and fast but no punch, slam, or groove.
Size & Weight
Color
Black
Black
Height
0.55 in.
1 in.
Width
4.33 in.
3.78 in.
Depth
2.67 in.
2.51 in.
Weight
5.22 oz.
4.9 oz.
What customers say about "Size & Weight"
TOPPING NX4 DSD Portable Audio Amplifier, Ultra Slim with USB DAC Port
- I love the small form factor, long battery life, simple and sleek design.
- Small and clean sounding DAC/Amp combo for the price!
- The footprint is great, smaller than my Galaxy S8. No issues getting it to work with the included Type-C to Micro OTG cable.
- Again, when plugged in to a PC, there is more power, and this little amp has some punch.
- I'm using this amp with my DT 1990 Pro and it's definitely providing crystal clear (neutral) sound at great volume. I love this little amp.
iFi nano iDSD Black Label Portable USB DAC and Headphone Amplifier with MQA and DSD
- The size is right and the burr brown chip sounds very good. Its a keeper.
- It's small, unobtrusive, and well-built, with a very smooth volume control.
- The nano is small enough to combine with a high resolution app on your phone and good headphones to make a formidable portable music player.
- This is a great small dac/headphone amp. Definitely drives my on ear cans effortlessly.
- The form factor is nice and small. I would use these with lower impedance headphones for best results.
Features
Enclosure Material
Aluminium
Aluminium
Max. Frequency Response
100 kHz
20 kHz
Min. Frequency Response
20 Hz
20 Hz
Controls
Gain, Bass, Power / Volume
Digital Filter, Power / Volume
OS Compatibility
Apple OS, Microsoft Windows, Apple iOS, Android
Apple OS, Microsoft Windows, Linux, Apple iOS, Android
Wireless Connection
No
No
Interfaces
USB Charging Port, Micro USB Input, Phones, Line I/O Port
USB, Line Out, 2x Phones
Extras
LED Indicators, XMOS, Support HiFi, Long playback time
LED Indicators, Easy to use, Burr-Brown True Native chipset, High-Resolution Audio, Portable Design
What customers say about "Features"
TOPPING NX4 DSD Portable Audio Amplifier, Ultra Slim with USB DAC Port
- You'll need to download drivers from the topping website in order to use it with your PC. Once this is done, it sounds great!
- Sounds great, feels well made, bass boost is cool, works well with iPhone and Android, doesn't need Apple CCK.
- Automatically mutes while plugging headphone in/out. I like it!
- The bass boost switch is an easy way to add a little bass on songs where I feel it's needed, and it doesn't noticeably degrade the audio quality.
- After having this work and sound beautifully for about 4 months, the wire connection slot became loose or something and the sound skips on and off.
iFi nano iDSD Black Label Portable USB DAC and Headphone Amplifier with MQA and DSD
- This device is LOUD! This was one of the main features that attracted to me to the device in the first place.
- Highs this ifi nano is just so good and iematch is a killer feature no hiss from my iem.
- It has a delightful fluid feel and weight. This one feature really makes the device feel deluxe.
- Portability is great, the battery is great.
- Sound quality is subjective but to me it is mediocre compared to he feature rich competitors.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE
Other Information
MSRP
159.99 $
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