Topping A90D + (usb dongle or BT dac)

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Hello everyone!
I’m getting Hifiman he6se v2 and on market for beafy amp/dac.
The idea it should be more or less movable, I’m going to move it up/downstairs constantly, so, a stack is not a favorite option.
I’m down to Hifiman EF400 and (my favorite at the moment) Topping A90D + portable dac.

Is it a terrible idea to feed Topping A90D from Qudelix-5k or iBasso DC05? (I have those and using them with IEMs.)

Thanks a lot for your advices!

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You’re moving the amp around frequently? Honestly it doesn’t seem like it be much more effort to also move a desktop DAC along with amp. Just use short cables.

I wouldn’t recommend those DACs as a permanent option. But they’re most likely fine to use with the A90. DACs usually have minimal impact on the final sound.

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Why not look at an ifi signature or diablo? All the power and a good DAC without lugging a bunch of stuff around.