what dacs are fast, lively, energetic?

Chord DACs are a little lean IME, and as “fast” as they come.

A very good DAC that does it all, that just happens to be affordable is the Topping E70 Velvet. I would pit it against any DAC at any price.

The nice feature of the E70V is it is sort of like having two DACs in one chassis, because one of its filter settings is not an actual filter (setting #5 I believe) and mimics the sound more typically associated with a NOS R2R DAC, but still retains the speed and attack of a good delta-sigma design. 

The AK4499EX chip has consistently produced the best sound I’ve encountered among conventional designs.

Insinuating that anyone here would be able to clearly discern if a DAC is fast, lively, or energetic compared to another one is both hilarious and sad to me. 

For the perception of speed you don't need to spend much. Delta Sigma DACs maximize speed and resolution...if you wanted depth or a DAC that resembles analog...then you need to spend. 

RME ADI 2 FS & Benchmark make good non-Chinese Delta Sigma DACs with good volume controls. 

I would say Bryston BDA-3 give it a try, here is my video on this DAC.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xY2Yfz1Dpk&t=243s

@audiocanada, I use a Chord TT2 DAC with a Chord Hugo Mscaler in a system that I put together from isolated wall outlet to my Focal Utopia hp’s and my living room speakers specifically because I enjoy Chord’s speed, musicality, instrument separation, and soundstage. I’ve demoed DACs from Topping to a dCS Rossini Apex stack, mind blown, including Benchmark, Holo May, Hegel, Weiss, and the Mola Mola Tambaqui which I thought sounded really good too. I simply like the TT2 and MScaler’s sound better for the types of music that I listen too. Good luck tracking down what tickles your fancy.