TOPPING A900 Headphone Amplifier Review
A headphone amplifier and preamp from TOPPING, listed at $1019.15 with a single option. The page gives an output rating at a 16 ohm load, a 151dB dynamic range and a 2-inch display, but no input list or DAC chip.

Our verdict
A headphone amplifier and preamp for someone who wants a power rating stated at 16 ohm, a 151dB dynamic range and a remote at $1019.15. Look elsewhere if you need a DAC or a stated list of inputs, because the listing text gives neither. The main caveat is that every figure, including the THD and crosstalk numbers, is the maker's claim from the page and was not measured here.
- Best for
- Someone who wants a headphone amplifier with a stated 16 ohm power rating and preamp use.
- Skip if
- You need a DAC or a published input list, since the listing text gives neither.
The TOPPING A900 is a headphone amplifier built around what the page calls the T'ang-ku-la amplifier architecture, a three-stage feedback circuit. The page gives a 151dB dynamic range, a full-band THD of 0.00003% and an output power rating for two channels at a 16 ohm load. It also describes relay volume control, a 2-inch display and use as a preamplifier. The store lists it at $1019.15 with one orderable option.
Options and pricing
There is one orderable option, priced at $1019.15, so there are no colors, plugs or bundles to choose between. The page shows $1199 crossed out beside that price, which is the store's own comparison and not something we checked. The page says a remote control is included and that the screen has 9 background color options, but those are display settings and not purchase choices.
How it compares
The GUSTARD H26 is listed at $1034.10, close to the A900's $1019.15, and its page describes a discrete Class A design with no output power or distortion figures. The SMSL VMV P2 costs $999 and the MUSICIAN Andromeda $826.49, but their entries give no spec lines to set beside the A900's 151dB and 16 ohm rating.
Shipping
- Methods and costs. The store's shipping page offers Standard Shipping (4PX, Yanwen or Yun Express), free for most countries, and Express Shipping (DHL Express, FedEx or SF Express) at 15-50 USD depending on the country, free for orders over 270 USD in most countries (checked 2026-11-11).
- Large items. The page says headphones and desktop DAC/AMPs count as large items, for which Express is free only for orders over $499.99.
- Delivery times. It says an in-stock order ships within 3 working days, Standard takes about 2 weeks after shipping out (up to 1-3 months for some countries, and the store makes no refund for that transit time) and Express takes about 3-7 days. Festive seasons and other circumstances can change the timing.
- Taxes and fees. The buyer pays any customs, import or processing fees. The page says Standard via YunExpress is tax-inclusive for some countries, that remote areas can carry extra Express charges, and that a parcel refused or left uncollected over taxes is deducted two-way freight and may be destroyed with no refund.
- Where it ships. The page says the store can generally ship to most countries by Express and many by Standard, and to confirm Standard with the team for your country. It cannot ship to PO boxes or APO/FPO addresses and can only use Express to Hawaii. It does not name the US, Canada, the UK, Australia or New Zealand, so confirm before you pay.
- Lost parcels. If a parcel has been in transit for at least 3 months, the page offers a one-time reshipment or a full refund for orders under $50 and a 50% refund for orders above $50.
Returns and warranty
- Returns. The return page allows returning any non-customized product that is still factory sealed within 30 days of receiving it, with the buyer paying the shipping. Email [email protected] within that period; the store asks for the return to be shipped within 5 working days of the RMA instructions and in most cases processes a refund within 5 business days of inspecting it (checked 2026-11-11).
- Opened items. A product opened within the first 7 days after delivery can be returned for the price minus a restocking fee of 35% of its retail value, including when it still works properly.
- Refund or credit. The buyer can choose a refund to the original payment method (PayPal or card) or store credit; with no answer within 48 hours of confirmation the default is store credit, which can also be prioritized during promotions, final-sale events and for items 40% or more off retail.
- Not returnable. Customized products, including faceplate designs, are non-refundable, and the page says the same applies to carry cases, cables, ear tips and other accessories, "due to hygiene purposes". If one item in a package is defective, incorrect or missing, the refund or replacement covers only that item.
- Warranty. The page gives a 1-year warranty on products, excluding carry cases, ear tips and other accessories, and 3 months on cables and adapters, from the date of purchase. It covers factory defects that affect proper function, not damage from human error, negligence, accidents, dismantling, water, abuse or modification (checked 2026-11-11).
- Not covered or limited. It does not apply to items bought elsewhere (AliExpress, Amazon, local dealers and the like), prize or giveaway items, normal wear or colour change, commercial use, or items that were stolen or went missing. Coverage is limited for products 40% or more off retail, for review units and for items repaired or modified by anyone Linsoul has not authorized.
- Claims. Email [email protected] with the order number, the issue and photos and videos of the fault. The store may ask for the unit back for a replacement. It covers shipping for some defects reported within 7 days of delivery if the fault can be shown on video or photo; after 7 days the buyer ships it back. For wrong or missing items an unboxing video of the whole sealed parcel is required.
Before you buy
Linsoul says it was founded in 2016 by the Crazy HiFi team to bring Chinese HiFi makers closer to listeners worldwide, and that it now sells other makers' products alongside four brands of its own, THIEAUDIO, Kiwi Ears, ZiiGaat and Tripowin (checked 2026-11-11).
We have not read any independent review of this product or of the store. Ratings and owner reviews shown on the store's own pages are the store's and were not verified.
What we liked
- The page gives an output power rating together with its load, 16 ohm, for two channels
- The page lists a 151dB dynamic range, 0.00003% THD and -153dB channel crosstalk
- Relay volume control with 0.5dB steps is described
- A remote control is included, per the page, and the display has three listed modes
- The page says it doubles as a preamplifier, with THD+N below 0.000055%
Worth noting
- The listing text gives no input list, DAC chip, weight or dimensions
- The page mentions Neutrik connectors and multiple outputs but does not say which output types are fitted
- Power is quoted at one load only, 16 ohm, with no figure for higher-impedance headphones
- The page's sound statements are the maker's wording and cannot be checked from the listing
Questions before you buy
What output power does the A900 list?
The page gives a milliwatt rating for two channels at a 16 ohm load. It gives no figure at other loads, so compare that load with your own headphones before assuming it fits.
Is there more than one version of the A900 to choose from?
No. The page shows one orderable option at $1019.15, with $1199 crossed out as the store's own comparison, which we did not check.
Can the A900 be used as a preamplifier?
The page says it doubles as a preamplifier and lists THD+N below 0.000055% for that use. It does not list the preamp output connectors.
Can I return it if I change my mind?
The return page allows returning a non-customized product that is still factory sealed within 30 days of receiving it, with the buyer paying shipping. An opened product returned within 7 days carries a 35% restocking fee. Refunds go to the original payment method or to store credit, which is the default if you do not choose.
How long does shipping take?
The shipping page says in-stock orders ship within 3 working days. Standard Shipping takes about 2 weeks after shipping out, up to 1-3 months for some countries, and Express takes about 3-7 days. Standard is free for most countries; Express costs 15-50 USD and is free over 270 USD (over $499.99 for large items such as headphones and desktop DAC/AMPs).
Does Linsoul ship to the US, Canada, the UK, Australia and New Zealand?
The page says Linsoul can generally ship to most countries by Express and many by Standard, and to ask the team about Standard for your country. It names no restriction for the US, Canada, the UK, Australia or New Zealand, but it does not list them either, and it can only use Express to Hawaii.
What warranty does it have?
The page gives a 1-year warranty on products from the purchase date for factory defects, not for human error, accidents or modification. Coverage is limited for items 40% or more off retail and for review units, and it does not apply to items bought from other sellers.
Sources & verification
What this review is based on and the day we last read it. Specs and claims from the maker are the maker’s own; the verdict and the rating are ours.
From the store
- TOPPING A900 product page: specs, options and price (the buy buttons go there)Specs, options and the listed priceRead November 11, 2026
- Linsoul shipping pageStandard and Express shipping, costs and times, import taxes, lost parcels, couriers, trackingRead November 11, 2026
- Linsoul return policy and warranty page30-day returns of sealed items, 35% restocking fee on opened ones, 1-year and 3-month warranties, exclusions, how to claimRead November 11, 2026
- Linsoul support FAQThe same shipping, return and warranty rules in question form, plus order changes and cancellationsRead November 11, 2026
- About LinsoulFounded in 2016 by the Crazy HiFi team; names its own brands; the awards listed there are the store's own accountRead November 11, 2026
What we couldn’t verify
- Per the page, the 151dB dynamic range, 0.00003% THD, -153dB crosstalk and the output rating at 16 ohm are the maker's own claims and were not checked here.
- The page's sound descriptions are the maker's claims and were not checked here.
- The page mentions Neutrik connectors and multiple output options but does not list them; the listing text gives no DAC chip, input list, weight or dimensions.
- We have not read an independent review of this product or the store, and the store's own ratings were not verified. We read the store's catalog description only: a specification table or image shown just on the live page was not read.
- The shipping page names no US, Canada, UK, Australia or New Zealand times or fees: its figures are general and we could not confirm them for these countries.
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