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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

 

 

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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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