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Anyone own the Topping e70 Velvet? I just ordered one

I have been quite happy with my Pro-Ject Pre-Box S2 since I purchased it in 2017. I acquired it mainly because it was the first halfway "affordable" MQA capable Dac. At that time, MQA was the savior of hi Rez audio, and I had to try it out. I was not impressed with MQA vs typical, well-recorded 24/96, DSD, and Apple Lossless files. I eventually canceled Tidal in favor of Qobuz and have never turned back. 

My pro-Ject is acting up a bit with the display starting to go bad, plus I want XLR outputs. 

Now, the new purchase will not be an endgame DAC. The E70v is a bridge until I can afford a much higher-end unit for my Luxman 595 anniversary integrated. My dream DAC is the Luxman DA-07x. 

 

With all that said, how do the owners of the Topping like their E70v? From what I've searched here, there is not much discussion on this DAC

 

 

aberyclark
sleepysurf
124 posts
 

Very impressed with mine, via USB out of a Wiim Ultra.  It's amazing for it's price point.  I can't imagine what more ultra high end DAC's could offer, but I haven't had the chance to compare head to head.

aberyclark OP
1,369 posts
 

I've been reading the same. The only higher end dacs I have heard were in much higher end systems than mine. So, is it the DAC, or is it the system? The only way to find out is trying one in my own home system. 

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knotscott
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After my Topping E30 failed, the E70 Velvet was on my short list as a replacement, but was a bit more than I wanted to spend, but I was tempted! 

I tried a few (E30II, E50, SMSL SU-1), and ended up getting an SMSL C100 with the AK4493 chip set, then upgraded the opamp to a MUSES02, and have added a regulated linear power supply (all in for < $200, and love it)  

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