Everyone is going to have their opinion on what they prefer which is how it should be. I also own an Oppo 205 and frankly my RME DAC destroys it, but that’s to my ears and my system.
I’m not up on the Topping DACs, but isn’t the D30 their entry budget piece? If so I’m sure the OPPO does sound better, especially if you’re by chance going Toslink into the Topping. The 205 definitely sounds good on its own and if you don’t compare it to quality DACs, most would be more than happy with it. It’s also built like a tank and very flexible and for that reason I’m keeping mine regardless of what they’re going for these days.
Isn’t it the Topping D90 that gets a lot of attention? Before you kick your D30 to the curb, what connection are you using for digital input? If Toslink go SPDIF coaxial and use a decent cable. Next are you using the power cable that came with? If so, get a better cable as that will likely help as well. Make sure to stay with a shielded power cable. These tweaks will help but maybe not get it up to the Oppo or I suspect the better D90.
I’m not up on the Topping DACs, but isn’t the D30 their entry budget piece? If so I’m sure the OPPO does sound better, especially if you’re by chance going Toslink into the Topping. The 205 definitely sounds good on its own and if you don’t compare it to quality DACs, most would be more than happy with it. It’s also built like a tank and very flexible and for that reason I’m keeping mine regardless of what they’re going for these days.
Isn’t it the Topping D90 that gets a lot of attention? Before you kick your D30 to the curb, what connection are you using for digital input? If Toslink go SPDIF coaxial and use a decent cable. Next are you using the power cable that came with? If so, get a better cable as that will likely help as well. Make sure to stay with a shielded power cable. These tweaks will help but maybe not get it up to the Oppo or I suspect the better D90.