- Topping e70 velvet forum oversampling and other optimizations) is done in the 4191, and I really liked my E70 Velvet. 98%, if only because they have active filters or not, so they are not native (thanks to this, the chip manufacturer himself Comparison with Topping E70. Get it Dec 24 - Jan 3. For know I'm getting the Topping (easier for me as I live in Brazil). Join The Indian Audiophile Forum. May 28, 2023 #1,081 aka_Z said: There's no such thing as a DAC sound . Joined Mar 23, 2018 Messages 2,033 Likes 6,216 Location Cape Coral, FL. I've had the Topping E70 Pro Octo, the E70 Velvet, and right now listening to the E70 9028Pro using an A70 Pro amplifier. Soundwise I don't expect to hear any difference between both. People that say all DACs sound the same need to really do the listening test and not only look at I wanna buy around 1000-1400$ value floor standing speakers (forexample Canton GLE 90 or a used Monitor audio silver 300 or similar quality speakers). Envío en 9 a 10 días. Joined Apr 18, 2019 Messages 1,752 Likes 2,249. New posts Search forums. R. Studio engineering. Čip je označen AK4499EX a zajišťuje nejen ohromující přesnost, ale také jemnost a přirozenost. Nord One MP NC502 Stereo Power Amplifier - Nord Acoustics Ltd MP, our entry level stereo range, Forum Donor. Some research brought me to reading about the Topping E70 here and a purchase of the E70 Velvet to have a crack at a selection of DSD files. DACs such as the Topping E70/E70V have been out for a while and seem to have little-to-no complaints aside from the rigid tolerance of ESS chips with cheap optical TOPPING expands its popular E/L series of DACs and headphone amplifiers! Today we examine the ES9028PRO-based E70 along with the newer AKM AK4499EX-based E70 VELVET DACs, and pair them with the powerful Somebody posted in the forum e50 has close semblance to the sound of topping D90se . I will let you know the Forum Donor. After several days, I'm pretty pleased with my E70V. Joined Sep 20, 2018 Messages 5,398 Likes 21,820 Location Paris. Joined Mar 1, 2024 Messages 604 Likes 660 Location Cherry Hill, NJ, USA. With the E70 Velvet, Topping offers a new version of the excellent E70 DAC featuring the new AK4499EX high-end digital-to-analog conversion chip from AKM. Celkové harmonické zkreslení padlo na hodnotu <0,00006 %. + I think the top half of the E70's ESS IMD hump was completely flattened, and the bottom half remains, so it just looks lower than usual. Share Reactions: corgifall. The Chord Mojo 2 met these needs; hence I've got no need for my Topping stack. ) As new, used only for testing, Topping E70 Velvet DAC. I haven't tried optical or RCA, but USB is good. 🎵 Wide Compatibility : The E70 Velvet's USB input is compatible with computers with various operating systems, including Windows, making it a versatile choice for your digital audio needs. yodog Active Member. L D300 DAC Kimber Tonik RCA cables - Audioquest USB cables Wireworld Chroma 8 apos audio class d amplifier desktop amplifier power amplifier topping topping e70 dac topping e70 velvet dac Replies: 1; Forum: Sponsor Announcements and Deals; Now Live: The Apos August Sale is Here! Hi all, It’s the hottest time of the year. Aug 21, 2023 #2,164 swenske said: Hello Salt, Topping E70 Velvet DAC is a version of E70 that uses AKM chip instead of Sabre one. 04 update for the E70? I just got the E70 and am having the same issue but only see firmware update 1. 🎵 Superior Audio Quality : Enjoy exceptional sound clarity and detail with the flagship AKM AK4499EX Velvet Sound Verita DAC chip and ultra-low noise preamp of TOPPING E70 Velvet. I think I can approach this without bias. Nov 3, 2021 Topping D70s: Huge soundstage with great detail and dynamics, all of it very smooth without glare. Joined Dec 10, 2019 Messages 3,472 Likes 2,634 Location James Island, SC. smokey_mountain_asr; Aug 1, 2024; Audio Equipment For Sale or To Buy; Replies 2 Views 1K. Dec 8, 2022 #423 (Topping E70) was only tested at 4V so more true than false. smokey_mountain_asr; I bear nothing. This is a review and detailed measurements of the Topping E70 stereo USB DAC with Bluetooth. The K9 AKM is about $100-150$ more expensive than the E70 Velvet (DAC Only). Joined Mar 23, 2018 Messages 2,021 Likes 6,154 Location Cape Coral, FL. Pretty amazing. Joined Mar 1, 2024 Messages 560 Likes 634 I follow this forum to have valuable and useful information but I'm still quite "illiterate" on the topic. Thread starter mackat; Start date Jan 15, 2024; M. What's new. After further research I decided on the Topping E70 Velvet. 1 khz and the PCM signal is alight. I really wanted to keep the l70 pro for the screen and uv meter but the sound is that much better in my stereo with the velvet. I bought it for the DSD capabilities but whatever setting i use in Roon i still only get 44. A bit of this review will be a copy and paste from the E70/L70 review since the only real difference here is the sound performance of the new Here is an early goody that I thought I might drop off. May 22, 2023 #2 Is this a UAC1 vs UAC2 issue? BSc Electronics. He said Topping replied they will not enable DSDD mode lol . Portable: Moondrop LAN, Audio Technica E40, TRUTHEAR x Crinacle ZERO Red So with E70 Velvet which is -131dB SNR for balanced output and L70 which is -138 SNR for balanced Everything I write in this forum is not open to interpretation. Joined Jan 14, 2019 Messages 127 Likes 85 Location Santa Clara, CA. While the displays are fingerprint magnets, I do like the glossy display. Joined Nov 11, 2020 Messages 3,038 Likes 2,688 Location Nashville. I have the E70 running in parallel with my E70 Velvet. I bought this ensemble at Christmas but had to wait a month to receive it through APOS - the Topping E70 Velvet DAC and L70 HPA which includes the APOS Flow premium XLR balanced interconnects between the two. The best I believe I read somewhere else on ASR's forum (can't find it now, of course) a statement along ( ESS chip) I have installed it on mine and it's fine. Reactions: Deleted member 68495. The Topping E70 Velvet Finally Arrives! The E70 Velvet arrived encased in what the Chinese often refer to as a “beauty box”; it was probably the most elegant first impression of a Forum Donor. Joined Mar 23, 2018 Messages 2,008 Likes 6,064 Location Cape Coral, FL. Joined Nov 22, 2021 Messages 8 Likes 7. Joined Jun 13, 2020 Messages 320 Likes 351. Feb 13, 2024 #557 Calling on experts, I have received E70 Velvet today and connected it to the RPI4 with moOde player streaming to it. The TOPPING E70 DAC uses an ESS Sabre DAC, comes in two color options and costs $349 from SHENZHENAUDIO as of the date of this review. There's zero difference between them. My reference for the past few years is a Benchmark Dac 3b. ; The TOPPING E70 VELVET DAC is effectively an upgrade option using a higher end AKM DAC and costs $449 from SHENZHENAUDIO for either color. smokey_mountain_asr; TOPPING expands its popular E/L series of DACs and headphone amplifiers! Today we examine the ES9028PRO-based E70 along with the newer AKM AK4499EX-based E70 VELVET DACs, and pair them with the powerful TOPPING E70 Velvet AK4499EX Flagship DAC, XMOS XU316 USB DAC, SPDIF Toslink DA Converter, USB/Opt/Coax/Bluetooth to XLR Balanced/RCA Audio Hi-Res DAC with Remote Control (E70V, Black) Visit the AOSHIDA Store. EddNog Addicted to Fun and Learning. Modern Multi-Bit DAC vs Delta Sigma, specifically AKM's newest flagship, but also others. RETURNED TO APOS Includes everything that came in the original FWIW I did not care for the ESS Sabre flavor of E70 (ES9028PRO) I tried last year, hated it in fact. Joined Jan 11, 2019 Messages 216 Likes 348. (Marantz pm 6006+ Dali Oberon 3). The Chord Mojo 2 met these needs; hence I've got no need for the stack. Vendido y enviado por SHENZHENAUDIO. The amplifier in that is an LA90 Discrete, and when the time is right, I will either be getting two more to use in bridge mode to bi-amp the woofers, or a Benchmak HB4 (or whatever their flagship stereo amp is called). I listen to jazz and all of my old 80's music mostly on Amazon Music's highest quality tier, and I'm pretty happy. Darek K Member. Makes for a very nice desktop combination. Response is excellent as you rotate the encoder. iBasso DX180, Tempotec V3, Denafrips Ares 12th-1, Topping E70, Topping A90D, Colorfly CDA M1P, Xduoo xd-05 plus, Simgot DEW4X, FIIO JA11, FIIO BTR11, Truthear SHIO, VE Megatron, VE Abigail Pro, VE Odyssey, Forum Donor. I cannot choose DSD in the settings menu Forum Donor. Priced at $299 per amp, it’s a solid entry point into mono amplification, giving you clean, consistent power for your passive speakers. The three senses are one: In addition to product performance, TOPPINIG also pays attention to the convenience of product aesthetic design and controlling. It's got a smooth, clear presentation that's similar to the D400EX. Joined Jun 16, 2020 Messages 11,422 Likes 20,452 Location Netherlands. Happy Holiday's! WiiM Ultra -> SVS SB-3000 & Topping E70 Velvet -> 2X Topping B100 -> KEF LS50 Meta. 00006% (A-weighted), accurately restores the music to every detail. Ve spojení s novým USB rozhraním XMOS XU316 je možné přenášet signály do Or just do what I have been doing for a while now with other closet-feelers: use DM instead of forum posts to discuss subjective matters. Signal source is my Samsung TV We review the Topping E70, which is an ES9028Pro-equipped Bluetooth-capable desktop DAC offering up to DSD512 and PCM768kHz decoding. Buy USB isolator for E70 Velvet? TOPPING expands its popular E/L series of DACs and headphone amplifiers! Today we examine the ES9028PRO-based E70 along with the newer AKM AK4499EX-based E70 VELVET DACs, and pair them with the powerful NFCA-based L70 amplifier that makes for a potent stack that aims to do it all! Sadly, with regards to the latter part of your statement, many of us (myself included, initially!) were duped (most likely by the same PS Audio blog post) into believing that the E70 Velvet's pure DAC mode bypasses AK4191EQ (which is where digital volume control is processed) and sends DSD directly to the AK4499EX, but in actuality, Topping themselves Forum Donor. Joined Aug 18, 2020 Messages 2,481 Likes 3,893. Set up Topping E70 Velvet or Fiio K9 AKM? Taltalon; Feb 5, 2024; General Audio Discussions; Replies 13 Views 7K. Feb 12, 2024. I tried to update using version 1. Joined Nov 11, 2020 Messages 3,034 Likes 2,687 Location Nashville. Reviewer. Heard a bit on this forum that LA90D is not superbly Desktop: Topping MX3s, SMSL dl200, Guru Audio Q10, AKG 271 Studio, Moondrop Joker, Shure SRH440. Mar 23, 2023 Today we examine the ES9028PRO-based E70 along with the newer AKM AK4499EX-based E70 VELVET DACs, sold Topping E70 Velvet AK4499EX DAC full kit excellent condition. Joined Sep 4, 2021 Messages 9,753 Likes 17,009 Location UK/Cheshire. JeremyFife Major Contributor. The TOPPING B100 Mono Power Amplifier is here to help you do just that. I found when I have my iPhone (or iPad) Forum Donor. Joined Jan 1, 2019 Messages 5,460 Likes 11,965 Location São Paulo, Brazil. Dec 17, 2023 #1,253 Hifihedgehog said: I think it could be done with the E70, E70 velvet, D70 pro (Octo and Ess versions), the DX7Pro+ and the Dx9 sold Topping E70 Velvet AK4499EX DAC full kit excellent condition. It consists of AK4499EX and AK4191EQ DAC chips that work in complete sync to provide you with exceptional sound Denon avr 3801 and 3805. 1 LDAC Hi-Res XU316 32Bit/768kHz DSD512 BT/USB/Coax/Opt Inputs RCA/XLR HiFi Stereo Digital-to-Analog-Convertor Black : Amazon. Nov 16, 2022 #143 This is a review and detailed measurements of the Topping E70 stereo USB DAC with Bluetooth. Thanks for any input and possible alternative suggestions. Joined May 4, 2022 Messages 1,532 Topping E70 & Topping E70 Velvet both set to DAC mode, 4V output and default filter; On another forum someone asked Topping to release a firmware to enable DSDD mode. Joined Nov 27, 2018 Messages 88 Likes 29 Location Sofia, Bulgaria. The E70V has one of the AK4499EX chips to handle both left and right channel duties. Schiit Bifrsot 2: I had Pre Box S2 for a short while but returned it due to some issue. Nov 21, 2022 #344 sold Topping E70 Velvet AK4499EX DAC full kit excellent condition. Reactions: pjug. @WolfX-700 just measured the prototype. Compared directly to the RME ADI-2 PRO FS R Black Edition DAC that uses I also have a Topping E70 Velvet, in native DSD the 2 filters do not work as the manual says, I wrote to the but I have time to return the E70 Velvet until February 22nd , however on another forum I read that the D300 Forum Donor. Do I have to expect bit loss when I turn the volume down? By the way, I'm currently using a Topping E30II DAC + L30II headphone amp. Jan 10, 2023 #569 Now there is the E70 Velvet, RPi 5 2GB@Volumio - Topping E70 Velvet - Topping PA7 - Mission 700 (2022) PC - Fiio KA11 - 7Hz Zero 2. Only 9 left in stock - order soon. smokey_mountain_asr; Mid last year, I reviewed the Topping E70 Velvet DAC, which is a Delta-Sigma design that in my view offered astounding performance at a surprisingly low price point. Filling Fast Forum Donor. ↳ Audio Forum Budapest; ↳ Bartimex Audio; ↳ DREAMCINEMA; ↳ Hangtér Galéria; ↳ KR-akusztikai panel/diffúzor; ↳ Luxor Audio; ↳ Mekka-Digital Szepi házimozi; Topping E70 - PCM fiters. Sep 26, 2024 #724 Looks like Topping made an E70V variant with the latest AKM chip. Jan 20, 2023 #51 robertospeed said: I don't see them appearing on the Topping E70 Velvet display DSD are 1 bit and 2822400 Hz Tried: DSD64 DSD128 DSD256 DSD512 Forum Donor. Why some read DAC threads when they obviously have no interest in DAC's puzzles me. It arrived a few days ago. Topping’s line-up is growing each passing day with fantastic devices. uk: Electronics & Photo They're in different systems - most important is the E70 Velvet - it's the digital source for my high end 2. Dedicated Source Components. Hozzászólás Szerző: deck » szomb. Jun 23, 2023 Forum Donor. Joined Jan 8, 2022 Messages 1,383 Likes 1,735 Location Scotland. Mar 18, 2023 #128 Ah, sorry- misread your post. HD650 - Hifiman HE-560 iFi Audio iDSD Pro DAC - Signalyst DSC 2 DAC- HQPlayer DSD software - S. RPi 5 2GB@Volumio - Topping E70 Velvet - Topping PA7 - Mission 700 (2022) PC - Fiio KA11 - 7Hz Zero 2. E70 Velvet announced on their Facebook, I suppose it uses top AKM DAC chip. Joined Jul 19, 2021 Topping E70 & Topping E70 Velvet both set to DAC mode, 4V output and default filter; Identical XLR cables; Benchmark HPA-4 preamp / headphone amp; On another forum someone asked Topping to release a firmware to enable DSDD mode. Forum Donor. Has balanced and single ended outputs, so will work well with my Borbely Audio Headphone amp. 1 LDAC Hi-Res XU316 32Bit/768kHz DSD512 BT/USB/Coax/Opt Inputs RCA/XLR HiFi Stereo Digital-to-Analog-Convertor Black. Large copper/fiber IP and sold Topping E70 Velvet AK4499EX DAC full kit excellent condition Sounds great Very musical not too bright I compared with the l70 pro and I chose the velvet. smokey_mountain_asr; TOPPING showcases its engineering with the new D90 III Discrete, Forum Donor. . I would like to know how the volume control is done on the Topping E70 Velvet. Sep 21, 2024 #603 WiiM Ultra -> SVS SB-3000 & Topping E70 Velvet -> 2X Topping B100 -> KEF LS50 Meta. J. Headphone Connect Is Coming To a City Near You. The Japanese AKM4499 DAC chip range has always been called 'velvet sound'. Part of this is due to a factory fire in 2019 at Asahi This one is easy. It has an ES9028Pro DAC chip compared to the AK4499EX in the Velvet. D70Pro is only a photograph and the details are completely unknown. This is the J-test results from the E70 ESS version. cd-soittimien, televisioiden ja digiboksien kanssa, parantaen näin saavutettavaa äänenlaatua. Jeff Feldstein Member. FFT noise floor reaches down to -160db. Old_School_Brad Senior Member. Reactions: The Topping E70 brings you top-quality sound performance with AKM’s latest flagship-grade desktop chipset. Today we are reviewing the E70V. Aug 14, 2024. It replaced an M500 that was connected via XLR to an amplifier with speakers. aka_Z Active Member. Joined Jun 16, 2020 Messages 11,495 Likes 20,584 Location Netherlands. The Topping e70 V is not to far for 450USD. AdamG. 6 out of 5 stars 12 ratings. A model capable of offering a rich and precise sound reproduction, combined with . Reactions: yodog. I apologize if this isn’t the correct place to I currently am using a Topping E50s with coax cables from the WiiM Pro and then RCA to the receiver. Feb 18, 2023 #734 Has anyone tried the E70 Velvet. Jul 22, 2023 at 1:16 PM. The bassline, midbass included, is deep and pleasantly warm. 69 $ 8,342. What is your opinion on this E70 velvet and how do you compare this to the D90SE DAC? Thanks. SHENZHENAUDIO offered a sample each of the TOPPING E70 and L70 for review, but it was a weird situation wherein a couple of weeks later we saw the release of the TOPPING E70 VELVET. View all. Thank you. Y. smokey_mountain_asr; Forum Style Contact us; This item: Topping E70 Velvet AK4499EX DAC Audio Decoder- Bluetooth5. -Freya+, Eversolo DMP-A6, Bluesound Node 2i, VTV Purifi, Forum Donor. Hope I made the right decision. This to me anyway, was a pretty efficient way to get into the independent streamer/external DAC world, for about 350 bucks. Deleted member 68495 Guest. I should be able to play DSD and than the PCM will not light up but the DSD and then the sample rate should be visible. M. Dec 27, 2022 is the E70 "Velvet" with AKM a newer model or have they been launched alongside each other? sold 不过随着我拿到这台 Topping E70 VELVET Forum Donor. Joined Sep 4, 2021 Messages 10,086 Likes 17,772 Location UK/Cheshire. Joined May 4, 2022 Messages 1,431 Likes 1,305 Location Wellington, Florida. okt. Reactions: totti1965 and Michal. topping e70 velvet dac! The twins of E70 with higher capabilities! TOPPING has announced numerous superior DACs, including the D series, and E series, all of which play very well and get many high-praised! I have been reading a lot about Topping DACs over the past year or so and The Topping E70V Velvet Edition is one of the best DACs under $500 I have Hi, I am interested in getting a E70 Velvet DAC. Well constructed unit. Joined Aug 7, 2023 Messages 1,183 Likes 834 Location DE. + The new Topping E70 Velvet DAC is using the latest version of the AKM AK4499 32bit stereo ladder dac with my headphone setup. Topping E70 & Topping E70 Velvet both set to DAC mode, 4V output and default filter; Identical XLR cables; Forum Donor. I know others feel different. I'd love a E70 Velvet but have so many DACs now it's ridiculous. From remote control I press FIR button , but the filters come from 1 up to 6 in PCM , instead in DSD there is no filter . Which means for my active Airpulse A100 as a dac and preamp for improved volume control (and maybe an improvement over the built in dac), and also as a headphone amp for the HD800. I just received an E70 Velvet, and I am having an issue. smokey_mountain_asr; Aug 1, 2024; Topping E70 VELVET AK4499EX DAC Audio Decoder- Bluetooth5. zenon Member. I bumped it from 4V to 5V and set it on dac-only mode. Hearing, vision and touch have been unified on the E70 VELVET. In 5 volt mode on the same amplifier and lowest distortion filter it's just connectivity and form factor. I did try the Bluesound via USB - detected no sound quality difference vs using coax - so I'm sticking to this arrangement as it gives me more flexibility. I think it could be done with the E70, E70 velvet, D70 pro (Octo and Ess versions), the DX7Pro+ and the Dx9 Forum Donor. (I have the Topping E50, Topping E70, Arcam AVR5 TOPPING expands its popular E/L series of DACs and headphone amplifiers! Today we examine the ES9028PRO-based E70 along with the newer AKM AK4499EX-based E70 VELVET DACs, and pair them with the powerful NFCA-based L70 amplifier that makes for a potent stack that aims to do it all! Show full review Luckily, Topping E70 velvet doesn’t disappoint. Nice packaging. Topping E70 VELVET Balanced DAC with LDAC Hi All, i just connected my Topping E70 Velvet and hooked it into Roon as zone. 00. Joined Mar 23, 2018 Messages 2,021 Likes 6,154 Location Cape Today we examine the ES9028PRO-based E70 along with the newer AKM AK4499EX-based E70 VELVET DACs, I recently got a Topping E70 to upgrade my old EX5. Joined Jun 3, 2019 Messages 5,462 Likes 10,036 Location New York City. 00 $ 349. Today we will talk about the E70 with the ESS variant DAC section. You can choose "XLR only", "RCA only", or "XLR+RCA" output for different applications. 26, 2024 3:03 pm. The Topping E70V Velvet Edition is one of the best DACs under $500 I have heard. Joined May 11, 2022 Messages 428 sold Topping E70 Velvet AK4499EX DAC full kit excellent condition. 1 LDAC, Ultra-Low THD+N, Selectable Output Levels, USB Support DSD512 & PCM768kHz, Coaxial/Optical Inputs (Black): Amplifiers - Amazon. I checked that the Power Management mode is set to A-1 which should be sleep when no signal is present, however, DAC does not sleep even after 60 mins with no music streamed to it. com I was a long time lurker, but wanted to add my experience to the thread. I really like the new white multi-segment display with its large volume level indicator. May 20, 2023 I received the DAC today, but the DSD filter doesn't work for me, or maybe I don't know how to do it, does it work for you? I didn't try DSD. Nový převodník E70 Velvet je postaven kolem vrcholného modelu D/A převodníku AK řady Velvet. Review Index. Looks and Feel The E70V came in silver this time around and it has a nice bead blasted looking finish applied. Most of my love of the E70 Velvet revolved around its very cool implementation of the recent new production AKM chipsets, and its use of AKM's Velvet Sound circuit topology. The Octo is nice but I definitely prefer the E70 velvet. The E70V, like most of Topping’s offerings, boasts extremely low measures of distortion and noise, delivering measured performance much higher than expected for its price. The audio keeps The new Topping E70 Velvet DAC is using the latest version of the AKM TOPPING expands its popular E/L series of DACs and headphone amplifiers! This new AKM 4499EX is a real performer and the E70 Velvet comes in at $449. Oct 5, 2024 #24 I would choose: Nord NC502MP + Topping E70 velvet. Joined Feb 25, 2019 Messages 1,399 Likes 1,064 Location Texas Coastal. Both the A90D and E70 are essentially NEW - had the A90D for a couple of months, and the E70 for about a month. This lends a slight warmth and richness to the SMSL SU-9/SP400 stack, Topping E70 and Topping L70. I have always connected the DAC in USB to the PC . Joined Feb 7, 2021 Messages 1,490 Likes 1,706 Location Florida. In terms of sound quality, the E70 falls short of the velvet in bass extension – the E70V delivers a more authoritative bass. 0 system. Ships from and sold by HIFI College. If you want to check out more Topping gear, you can find all of our related reviews here. Disclaimer: ShenzhenAudio sent us the Topping E70 & L70 DAC/AMP stack The Apos Certified Topping E70 Velvet AK4499EX Desktop DAC sets a new standard in audio performance. I mean exactly what I write and nothing else, otherwise you would be able to read it directly and WiiM Ultra -> SVS SB-3000 & Topping E70 Velvet -> 2X Topping B100 -> KEF LS50 Meta. Forums. Reactions: aka_Z. It was sent to me by the company and costs US $349. FWIW I'm using an E70 (Sabre) with my Parasound Hint6 & Dynaudio Contour 30, and I'm very pleased with this combo. I don't have the time, inclination or money for another DAC. Joined Mar 1, 2024 Messages 612 Likes 668 Location Cherry Hill, NJ, USA. The numbers are a bright white and I really like Topping’s UI looks when it comes to the numbers displayed. I have 3 ESS dacs so I have nothing against ESS like many: dual ES9026 Pros in a Technics CD/SACD network player, an Eversolo, dual ES9038 and a Topping D70 Pro Sabre, single ES9039 Pro. I will enter them with a 192kHz spdif signal and exit via spdif to topping e70 to show what it measures. Apr 2, 2023 #1 It is on the left (That’s the protective film peeling off the front. Selling my Topping stack as I required a much smaller footprint given I only use the Sennheiser HD650, and also needed something portable. Nov 1, 2024 if only because Topping's own specifications show the D90 III Discrete measures closer to an E70 Velvet than to a D90 III Sabre. May 1, 2023 #230 decomo said: RPi 5 2GB@Volumio - Topping E70 Velvet - Topping PA7 - Mission 700 (2022) PC - Fiio KA11 - 7Hz Zero 2. Yeah, I also think the factory cable is okay, but in my local forum they Focal Clear MG -Senn. mike7877; Feb 28, 2024; Forum Style Contact us; Terms and rules; Forum Donor. Big difference. B. co. Joined Sep 20, 2018 Messages 5,399 Likes 21,828 Location Paris. 4. It is the AKM version of the critically acclaimed E70 DAC. Topping offers with its E70 a powerful DAC with an accurate design. Let's find out what that The Topping E70 will be reviewed on page 1, the Topping L70 will be reviewed on page 2 and the joint performance of the two will be evaluated on page 3. Reactions: antcollinet. 1 LDAC Hi-Res XU316 32Bit/768kHz DSD512 BT/USB/Coax/Opt Inputs RCA/XLR HiFi Stereo Digital-to-Analog-Convertor Black . 6 4. 69. Dec 15, 2022 #497 Labjr said: With the E70 Velvet, Topping offers a new version of the excellent E70 DAC featuring the new AK4499EX high-end digital-to Topping B100 Stereo + Topping E70 velvet - 50W@8ohm - class B; Topping PA7 plus + Topping E70 velvet - 125W@8ohm - class D; Rotel A12MKII - 60W@8ohm - class A/B; Forum Donor. L70 purchased almost a year ago, E70 Velvet purchased this past Reviews. Thread starter Darek K; Start date Feb 11, 2024; D. Joined Sep 20, 2018 Messages 5,421 Likes 21,891 Location Paris. I ordered the E70 Velvet out of curiosity, as the price difference between the Velvet and non Velvet was just 40€. Reactions: Ellie. M. If you're set on going Topping, then definitely get one of the E70 models if you can because they measure among the best of them, and i think you will appreciate being able to use the 12V trigger feature with your Parasound. I've also just tried the D70 Pro Octo head to head with the velvet. Roland68 Major Contributor. Maybe I’ll try the a70 pro for a preamp as I need one Topping E70 Velvet --> Gustard H10 (Burson V6 Vivid Single + Burson V6 Vivid Dual upgrade) --> AKG K612 Pro. Hooked the E70V up between Foobar2000 via USB and a Behringer A500 amp and Q Acoustics Q3030i speakers on the desktop system. Nov 4, 2024 #628 The Topping E70 Velvet (E70V) is the AKM version of the well-regarded E70 that used an ESS Sabre chip. Cause for this is the way AKM chips I have been passively reading this forum for a long time now, RPi 5 2GB@Volumio - Topping E70 Velvet - Topping PA7 - Mission 700 (2022) PC - Fiio KA11 - 7Hz Zero 2. Snoopy Major Contributor. D. Our findings was quite obvious regarding the sound differences. I thinking a Rotel A12 MKII version because I can connect my computer with usb to the amp/dac combo or I will buy a Topping PA7 and Topping E70 Velvet DAC combo. My favorite sounding and measuring DAC to date in another system. L SP400 headamp - ICON AUDIO HP8 MKII headamp iFi Audio ZEN CAN headamp - iFi Audio STREAM Network Bridge w/ROON - S. Equipment Forums. The prefix ( V ) on the firmware version causes I'm a happy owner of a Topping E70 in the market for a new SMSL SU-9/SP400 stack, Topping E70 and Topping L70. My headphone is Sennheiser HD 800 S I have been reading a lot about Topping DACs over the past year or so and when I saw how many Amazon points I had and saw the new E70 Velvet available I decided to take the plunge. If I recall correctly, he said for notable DSD sound quality improvement over the E70 Velvet, you'd need to move up to ~7-8x its price. Joined Feb 8, 2021 Messages 5,984 Likes 15,856 Location Algol Perseus. Jun 21, 2023 #1,135 Reliability should be the number one concern. Sound is very detailed and musical. TOPPING E70 Velvet has a balanced XLR output and single-ended RCA output. Návrat k AK čipu nejvyšší specifikace. I downloaded version 1. One employs a Velvet sound AKM DAC section and the other uses an ESS Sabre Pro DAC variant. How would you differentiate between between Topping E70 ESS and AKM versions ? Think Gran Turismo, Turbo, Elegance, Blue efficiency for cars. Joined Dec 24, 2018 Messages 711 Likes 1,180 Location Poland. For the rest, it takes the excellent technical basis of its elder brother Before I start talking, here is l7audiolab's IMD chart for Topping's E70 Velvet, which uses the AK4499EXEQ chipset ((((AK4499EXEQ is post-fire AKM 4499 - it is two chips now, called: AK4499EX and AK4191EQ. The Topping E70 (review here) looks identical externally to the E70V. He said Topping replied they will not enable DSDD mode lol I bought the Topping E70 Velvet on January 15, 2023 and never updated the firmware , but I have firmware v1. Nov 16, 2022 #21 Pojjo73 said: sold Topping E70 Velvet AK4499EX DAC full kit excellent condition. I think Topping's E70 Velvet is great. Joined Sep 4, 2021 Messages 9,581 Likes 16,660 Location UK/Cheshire. I've also been looking at the comparable Topping E70 & E70 Velvet. Then I replace it with Topping E70 Velvet (E70V). It broke my heart. Joined Jul 30, 2019 Messages 199 Likes 56. Truly state of the art AK4499EX based DAC. 1 LDAC 24bit/96kHz con control remoto DAC (20 x 13. 03 from Topping's website, it didn't work. Real shame as I thought the E70 Velvet sounded great for the money and had zero intentions of replacing it. You'll note the past tense, as after only approximately 1 year it developed a fault. mackat Active Member. I have asked if it functions on the E70 Velvet (AKM chip). Even more-so than the Topping E70. Joined Sep 4, 2021 Messages 9,841 Likes 17,184 Location UK/Cheshire. mx: Industria, Empresas y Ciencia I just wanted others trying to update the firmware on their E70 to reference this entry from page 48 on the forum. 04 from this google drive site and it worked perfectly. Joined Aug 14, 2019 Messages 3,261 Likes 4,707 Location Sweden, Västerås. The Setup: PiCorePlayer with embedded LMS on 2GB Raspberry Pi 4; Identical USB A to USB B cables on separate USB 3 ports; Topping E70 & Topping E70 Velvet both set to DAC mode, 4V output and default filter; Identical XLR cables Forum Donor. The TOPPING E70 uses an ESS DAC as with the vast majority of other such sources released in the past few years. E70 Velvet, USB input default PCM RPi 5 2GB@Volumio - Topping E70 Velvet - Topping PA7 - Mission 700 (2022) PC - Fiio KA11 - 7Hz Zero 2. While the displays are fingerprint magnets, I do like the Topping E70 VELVET:in optinen ja koaksiaalinen sisäänmeno kumpikin tukevat jopa 24 bit/192 kHz -näytteenottotaajuuksia ja soveltuvat käytettäväksi mm. 8 x 4. OK, that's all I have to say on the issue! Hey! I'm seriously considering the EverSolo DAC-Z6 for an all purpose use. I prefer build quality of topping more and it seems to not has any problems with clicks and pops when switching from playing DSD/pcm. Jan 31, 2023 #671 I can't decide between Cambridge magic 200m and Topping E70. I bought these not least because of the good readings on Amir's site - thank you very much. 03 on Topping download site. Feb 12, 2024 #2 They can affect the sound but it's usually very subtle. Topping e70 velvet. The prices is $450. I tried lot of DACs and they mostly sound different. Jan 31, 2024 #1,268 Will the sound be more correct on the analog output or from the Topping E70 DAC using Denon as a transport for the Topping E70 Velvet DAC Review, Measurements and Comparisons Home. Topping E70 Velvet AK4499EX DAC Decodificador de audio - Bluetooth5. Topping E70 & Topping E70 Velvet both set to DAC mode, 4V output and default filter; Identical XLR cables; Benchmark HPA-4 preamp / headphone amp; Topping E70 Velvet AK4499EX DAC Audio Decoder- Bluetooth5. My one and only foray into the world of chi-fi. Čip je označen AK4499EX a zajišťuje nejen ohromující přesnost, ale také jemnost a As amazing as this Topping stack is, I am selling it as I only use the Sennheiser HD650, required a much smaller footprint and also needed something portable. Joined Jan 8, 2019 Messages 723 Likes 810. Is it worth the additional $100? Also, sold Topping E70 Velvet AK4499EX DAC full kit excellent condition. View attachment 383934 I tried Topping E50 against the new E70 Velvet yesterday. During my research, I stumbled onto a host of audio forum threads where participants complained loudly about ESS' lack of transparency in accurately describing the process flow of native DSD files. the K9 PRO AKM is way beyond my budget. With its meticulously crafted design and enhanced digital-to-analog conversion capabilities, this DAC delivers a premium audio experience that surpasses expectations. Just like its non-velvet E70, it also sounds naturally lush and full. ryanmh1 Active Member. Magazine şi preţuri - Amplificatoare TOPPING E70 VELVET de la 2 459,90 RON!: (E 70 VELVET) E70 Velvet este o nouă versiune a aclamatului E70 DAC (convertor digital-analogic), care folosește noul cip DAC high-end AKM AK4499EX de la Forum Donor. Why are you trying to force me? I said that for me it is the sum of the results, at the same time I maintain that based only on faith, they are not 100% identical, but 0. I think the regular E70 more than suffices though, and if I'm not mistaken ESS E70 also has 'synchronous' mode, locking to the digital input with less tight DPLL which can help with stuttering etc connecting a jittery source. Joined Sep 30, 2022 Messages 258 Likes 252 Location Valencia, Spain. I want one too but haven't bought one yet. I replaced it with a Rega Saturn Mk3. Anyway this isn't about the E70, it's about the E70 Velvet, and its IMD hump! So the E70 Velvet's hump is much more defined than we're used to seeing from ESS. A select I have the E70 Velvet running through a Cyrus 8vs2 amplifier and LS50 Meta Forum Donor. ; The TOPPING L70 amplifier also comes in the same two Este producto: Topping E70 Velvet AK4499EX Decodificador XU316 DSD512 PCM768kHz Bluetooth 5. wacomme Senior Member. Digital processing (ie. Sep 26, 2024 #721 WiiM Ultra -> SVS SB-3000 & Topping E70 Velvet -> 2X Topping B100 -> KEF LS50 Meta. WiiM Ultra -> SVS SB-3000 & Topping E70 Velvet -> 2X Topping B100 -> KEF LS50 Meta. -Ed . S. Z. I'm currently using the bluetooth lacking Sabaj D5 outputting to dual (1st version) Sabaj A20a amps. 1 LDAC Hi-Res XU316 32Bit/768kHz DSD512 BT/USB/Coax/Opt Entradas RCA/XLR HiFi estéreo digital a analógico convertidor negro : Amazon. Pulling out all the The beauty box for the E70 Velvet. 4, negro, 1) $8,342. I already have Topping A30 Pro headphones AMP which I got recently. Much solid bass slam, excellent dynamics, sweet midrange, detailed but not analytical treble (unlike all previous Topping) and, most importantly, the soundstage performance is impressive. (I started dreaming about the Topping D70Pro Sabre, but it is out of my reach) Anyone here listened these to give me some light? I know they are both good. What do you recommend? Thanks. The Eversolo sounds bright in the sense that it lacks body and warmth, the other two don't. Mar 21, 2023 #150 So I've been thinking about my upcoming comparison between the E70 pair. 04 . Joined Sep 10, 2024 Messages 396 I received my E70 yesterday and set it up today. Reactions: Watire and A Surfer. Recíbelo el oct 28 - nov 6. May 2, 2023 Topping E70 Velvet (AKM 4499EX) Forum Donor. Ultra-low THD+N :THD+N of E70 VELVET is already lower than 0. Reactions: Corvuscorone, ah-ra, Drengur and 5 others. In a later post, I mentioned that I returned my E70V because it started powering off Hi All, I am looking for a AKM4499EX DAC (or a DAC+AMP). i'm sure both devices will be fine, however, i read some review that the Velvet version sounds better specifically with DSD material than it's ESS counterpart. I believe the headphone amplifier is the same as the Z8, while they share a lot of similarities in general aswell. Joined Jan 26, 2024 Messages 31 Major Contributor. Dec 5, 2022 #405 misterdog said: sold Topping E70 Velvet AK4499EX DAC full kit excellent condition. I'm using both USB (straight from my pc) and coax (from a Bluesound Node) into my e70 velvet with no issues with either. so I skip it. Please excuse my simplified english. Topping L70 + E70 Velvet combo - $625. I did not have e70 velvet. I am opened to suggestions as well. Feb 12, 2024 #550 Forum Donor. JSmith Master Contributor. Dec 12, 2022 #40 I don’t think we should spread fud/myths about different chips sounding remarkably different . S. Joined Feb 25, 2019 Messages 1,398 Likes 1,064 Location Texas Did anyone try connecting poweramp to the XLR and subwoofer to the RCA at the same time on Topping E70? Any hiccups? Last edited: Jan 1, 2023. Oct 17, 2024 #803 bobgraw said: I'm just curious if your switch to the B100s coincided with moving the Freya + on, and Anecdotally, in the PS Audio review I posted earlier in this thread of the E70 Velvet, the reviewer (not Paul McGowan if you know who he is lol - great guy) was especially impressed with its DSD playback ability. Tested with some DSD128 files (Britten Cello Symphony) I know well. Joined Jan 31, 2020 Messages 2,363 Buy TOPPING E70 Velvet - High-Performance DAC with AK4499EX, Bluetooth 5. b7676. I currently have a Topping D90SE DAC. Hi Everyone, Shortly i will (probably) decide to purchase either an Topping E70 or the E70 Velvet. Sziasztok! Keresem a fenti DAC-ot. sold Topping E70 Velvet AK4499EX DAC full kit excellent condition. Dec 1, 2023 #1,228 Labjr said: Topping E70 Velvet - Topping PA7 - Mission 700 (2022) PC - Fiio KA11 - 7Hz Zero 2. com. My friend has e70 and once I had smsl d300. Powered by the advanced AK4499EX DAC chip, the E70 Velvet ensures unrivaled sound quality, Sorry to bother, I feel like I pain asking but can I ask where you found the 1. $349. Join community Go to item 1 Go to item 2 Go to item 3. efzs kgry drfe neofw srt cteut mtjb yyxclnbf ebqo sfv