Uploaded March 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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The Topping E2X2 Audio Interface hosts one of the best headphone amplifiers on any audio interface, regardless of price. How does it compare to the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Gen 4? Is this the best audio interface for mixing with headphones?

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HEADPHONES (Open Back)
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Topping E2X2 Audio Interface
00:20 WTF Are Topping?
01:29 Device Specifications
02:35 Why Is This Headphone Amp SO Good?
05:06 Audio Examples
08:30 Thoughts & Analysis