Topping EX5?

[ParticularFix]

I really want to get this DAC/Amp, but I'm afraid I may end up punting it across the room from that MQA logo staring at me all day. Does this device force all my digital music files through the MQA signal chain?

 

[brandall10]

It will do the unfolding in hardware if presented with an MQA stream. But otherwise should have no impact. The main annoyance is having some part of your purchase going to the licensing fee.

 

[VariousArtists]

The new budget king seems to be https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/topping-dx3-pro.26918/

No MQA and $150 cheaper