Topping A90 failure issues. Should I try a 3rd A90?


I purchased the Topping A90 & D90 MQA August 2020. The A90 lasted about 3 months then "blew up" with major static in one channel. I tried different headphones, connects (4 pin XLR, 4.4mm pentacon) and it was in fact the A 90. Apos exchanged the failed A90 (took a long time) and after using the 2nd A90 for less than a month, the same issue. So after 2 failed A90's I'm wondering if I try a 3rd or another headphone amp? I'm using XLR balanced (and have 2 headphones that are also balanced cables). Thanks for any counsel. 
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dreas
Topping A90 failure issues. Should I try a 3rd A90?


Wow! they get raved about over at Audio Science Review and get second from the top honors. I’d try a third, could have just been a bad batch of one component.
https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/topping-a90-headphone-amplifier-review.13...

Cheers George