Topping E70 Velvet (AKM 4499EX)

[JSmith]

Prof. Wolf posted measurements of this unit 8 days ago;

Measurements of Topping E70 VELVET DAC - L7Audiolab

台式设备 随着"三小强"中SMSL和Gustard都推出了自己的4499EX解码器，拓品的研发总让我感觉是不是有点滞后？不过随着我拿到这台 Topping E70 VELVET 我打消了疑虑，拓品还是他家的老样子……

www.l7audiolab.com

It seems this implementation of the AKM 4499EX is also showing the IMD hump which showed up in the measurements of the SMSL D400EX.

From what I can see it's basically the E70 with an AKM chip instead of ESS;

Greetings! 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! And this time, TOPPING updates its E series and invites E70 VELVET to be a new member! From what it is named...

shenzhenaudio.com

JSmith

 

[krappo]

Looking forward to amirm report on the velvet

 

[MadMaxx]

Mine was delivered today.

Will post my thoughts about it tomorrow or Thursday.

 

[gmoney]

What thoughts are there to post? Its a DAC.

 

[MadMaxx]

What thoughts are there to post? Its a DAC.

If you don't care/want to know what I think of it, don't read my post.

 

[JSmith]

What thoughts are there to post? Its a DAC.

With respect, there are many items to comment on such as aesthetics, physical functions, usability, remote functions, connector quality etc.

I wasn't getting the impression we're in for a serve of "veil lifting" descriptors... hopefully not.


JSmith

 

[Overseas]

Yeap, it is well known that John Yang said many times that 'all dac-s sound the same'. Oh, wait...

 

[A_T_O_M_I_C_Rooster]

Are there any good reasons to purchase this over the previous E70? I am thinking the actual listening differences are minimal.

 

[MadMaxx]

Are there any good reasons to purchase this over the previous E70? I am thinking the actual listening differences are minimal.

FWIW, I really haven't heard anything from my E70V that sounds any different from the SMSL D400EX I had for several weeks. Both sound good to me and the E70V was about $500 less expensive.

 

[Human Bass]

Are there any good reasons to purchase this over the previous E70? I am thinking the actual listening differences are minimal.

Maybe it has an easier time with optical sources, but the 1.04 fw fixed that.

 

[Snoopy]

What thoughts are there to post? Its a DAC.

Plenty of stuff. Are there problems with the optical input.. changing Bitrates , DSD support. . If you don't care I'm not sure what you are doing in a forum like this

 

[MadMaxx]

After several days, I'm pretty pleased with my E70V. It's got a smooth, clear presentation that's similar to the D400EX. I haven't tried optical or RCA, but USB is good. I bumped it from 4V to 5V and set it on dac-only mode. I haven't heard the older E70, so can't comment on any differences/similarities. The E70V is a solid, no-frills dac at a decent price ($450 at Apos Audio).

EDIT: I should've noted that dac-only mode disables the rotary knob for volume adjustments. All other functions still work.

 

[MidnightCarouselRider]

 

[dtaylo1066]

News Flash: Mel Torme's estate is being signed by AKM to an endorsement deal.

 

[Mattx]

Don't think Amirm did many AKM 4499EX reviews yet. Hope he will do a Velvet review soon

 

[JSmith]

Don't think Amirm did many AKM 4499EX reviews yet. Hope he will do a Velvet review soon

There was this review, although running dual 4499EX;

SMSL D400EX DAC Review

This is a review and detailed measurements of the SMSL D400EX balanced DAC based on AKM4499EX chip. It was sent to me by the company and costs US $959.99 The D400EX is quite attractive looking with the flush controls and the grills on the sides: The latter gives it a high-end look. Alas, I am...

www.audiosciencereview.com

JSmith

 

[conuss]

What thoughts are there to post? Its a DAC.

Do you have this https://neoteck.cn/products/192khz-digital-to-analog-audio-converter? By the way, what can you say bad in absentia ?, that there is no USB and DSD?..)

 

[robertospeed]

After several days, I'm pretty pleased with my E70V. It's got a smooth, clear presentation that's similar to the D400EX. I haven't tried optical or RCA, but USB is good. I bumped it from 4V to 5V and set it on dac-only mode. I haven't heard the older E70, so can't comment on any differences/similarities. The E70V is a solid, no-frills dac at a decent price ($450 at Apos Audio).

EDIT: I should've noted that dac-only mode disables the rotary knob for volume adjustments. All other functions still work.

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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?

 

[Snoopy]

What DSD filter?

 

[robertospeed]

What DSD filter?