Topping E70 Stereo DAC Review

[staticV3]

Is the dynamic range of 132dB using the XLR outputs and the 129dB using the RCA?

No. Both are via XLR.
129dB is without weighting applied (the way Amir tests DR), 132dB is with A-weighting applied.

 

[Kane1972]

No. Both are via XLR.
129dB is without weighting applied (the way Amir tests DR), 132dB is with A-weighting applied.

Thank you

 

[computer-audiophile]

Hello,
I would like to know how the volume control is done on the Topping E70 Velvet. 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. I bought these not least because of the good readings on Amir's site - thank you very much.
Please excuse my simplified english.

 

[BR52]

Hello,
I would like to know how the volume control is done on the Topping E70 Velvet. 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. I bought these not least because of the good readings on Amir's site - thank you very much.
Please excuse my simplified english.

This can help.
best

 

[computer-audiophile]

Thanks BR52, I know similar papers, but I do not know how Topping is doing it with the E70 V. Digital Volume control can be made very well or not so well.

 

[BR52]

Thanks BR52, I now similar papers, but I do not know how Topping is doing it with the E70. Digital Volume control can be made very well or not so well.

They use the chip and not messing up the signal. Because is the cheapest and a well working way.

 

[computer-audiophile]

Many Thanks,
So I'm assuming the topping in the E70 V uses perfect volume control.

Additional question: I can operate my TOPPING E30II in preamp mode and control the volume with the remote control. Is it just as well solved with this model?

So far, for convenience, I've adjusted the volume using the player software on the computer, which I guess isn't that good.

 

[BR52]

it has a pre amp mode

 

[BR52]

Many Thanks,
So I'm assuming the topping in the E70 V uses perfect volume control.

Additional question: I can operate my TOPPING E30II in preamp mode and control the volume with the remote control. Is it just as well solved with this model?

So far, for convenience, I've adjusted the volume using the player software on the computer, which I guess isn't that good.

Did you see the price difference between the E70 and the E70V model? Measurement vise, I can not see really a difference
for me, the E70 looks a little better.

 

[computer-audiophile]

No, I haven't looked at the prices yet.
I like it when AKM chips are used. This preference has developed in my mind over the decades.
I even think the E30II is excellent in terms of data and price.

 

[RF Air]

Topping Purchase from Amazon Problem?

Hello! I posted this thread in the General Forum and thought it might be helpful to ask in this Forum. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!

 

[chillwig]

Delivery day today! I know youre all waiting to hear my subjective listening impressions /s/

 

[Atanasi]

E70 Velvet announced on their Facebook, I suppose it uses top AKM DAC chip.

View attachment 248717

I wonder if AKM's traditionally reliable S/PDIF receiver is also integrated.

 

[BR52]

Just received this reply from Topping regarding the 1.04 firmware update, strangely still absent from their website.

E70 V1.04:
Add bandwidth setting in setup menu (B-5)
Customized settings from 5 to 15 (default: 5)
The larger the number is, the stronger the range to adapt to jitter, and the smaller the number, the better the performance against clock jitter.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Iwp4hhrM1GvptI9PpsgWnCy6yguFDcb6/view

Hello, is this firmware update for the E70 not for the E70V because I won't brick my E70? It's still not on their home page??????
Thanks, BR

 

[misterdog]

Hello, is this firmware update for the E70 not for the E70V because I won't brick my E70? It's still not on their home page??????
Thanks, BR

I had wondered that also. I'll shoot a message to Topping support and ask.
Should know tomorrow.

 

[chillwig]

Hello, is this firmware update for the E70 not for the E70V because I won't brick my E70? It's still not on their home page??????
Thanks, BR

I had wondered that also. I'll shoot a message to Topping support and ask.

I'm assuming the "V" in this context means "version" and not "Velvet" -- or am i misunderstanding the concern here?

 

[BR52]

I had wondered that also. I'll shoot a message to Topping support and as

It seems it's for E70 because it matches with a register set of the 9028pro. But is a little speculative.

 

[tabby]

I'm assuming the "V" in this context means "version" and not "Velvet" -- or am i misunderstanding the concern here?

At shenzhenaudio its labelt E70 VELVET..

 

[misterdog]

Hello, is this firmware update for the E70 not for the E70V because I won't brick my E70? It's still not on their home page??????
Thanks, BR

Sorry, just re read your post.

The 1.04 firmware update is for the E70 ( ESS chip) I have installed it on mine and it's fine.

I have asked if it functions on the E70 Velvet (AKM chip). The prefix ( V ) on the firmware version causes confusion.

 

[BR52]

Toppings laissez-faire with documentation is not really helpful. We have well established rules in the technical world.
CE for example. If you print it on a box, you have to follow it.