{"product_id":"topping-e70-velvet","title":"Topping E70 Velvet DAC — AK4499EX, LDAC Bluetooth 5.1, XLR\/RCA Outputs","description":"\u003cp class=\"tp-summary\"\u003eThe Topping E70 Velvet is a desktop DAC and preamp built on AKM's AK4499EX, with USB (XMOS XU316, up to 32-bit\/768kHz and DSD512), coaxial, optical and Bluetooth 5.1 LDAC inputs feeding balanced XLR and RCA outputs. It suits desk and hi-fi systems that run a headphone amp, powered speakers or a power amp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho the Topping E70 Velvet is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePowered speakers and power amps:\u003c\/strong\u003e In preamp mode the volume runs from -99dB to 0dB by knob or the included remote, so it can feed active monitors or a power amp directly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComputer audio:\u003c\/strong\u003e The XMOS XU316 USB input plays PCM up to 32-bit\/768kHz and native DSD512, plug-and-play on Windows 10\/11, Mac, Linux, iOS and Android, with a driver needed only for Windows ASIO apps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStreaming from a phone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bluetooth 5.1 on a Qualcomm QCC5125 receives LDAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX LL, aptX, AAC and SBC, and the AK4499EX does the decoding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisc players, set-top boxes and amps:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coaxial and optical inputs take PCM up to 24-bit\/192kHz, and the 12V trigger in\/out switches it on and off together with a trigger-equipped amplifier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkip it if:\u003c\/strong\u003e You want to plug headphones straight in; it has line outputs only (XLR and RCA), so it needs a headphone amp, powered speakers or a power amp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTopping E70 Velvet key specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDAC chip:\u003c\/strong\u003e AKM AK4499EX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB input:\u003c\/strong\u003e XMOS XU316; PCM 44.1kHz–768kHz at 16–32-bit, DSD64–DSD512 native, DSD64–DSD256 via DoP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoaxial and optical inputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e PCM 44.1kHz–192kHz at 16–24-bit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.1 receiver (Qualcomm QCC5125): LDAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX LL, aptX, AAC, SBC; range over 10m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced XLR (4.2 or 5.0Vrms) and RCA (2.1 or 2.5Vrms) in 4V\/5V modes; XLR only, RCA only or both\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTHD+N and SNR:\u003c\/strong\u003e Below 0.00006% and 131dB on XLR, below 0.00008% and 125dB on RCA (A-weighted, 1kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume and modes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Preamp mode with -99dB to 0dB volume by knob or remote, or fixed-level DAC mode; 6 PCM filters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower and control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built-in 100–240V AC, 50\/60Hz supply; 12V trigger in and out (3.5mm); standby under 0.7W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColors and size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black or Silver; 200 × 138 × 44mm, 700g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn the box:\u003c\/strong\u003e E70 Velvet, remote control, USB cable, AC power cord, Bluetooth antenna, user manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tp-trust\"\u003eGenuine Topping stock. Free shipping on every order, 45-day returns.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Topping","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":46347677532295,"sku":"TOPPING E70 VELVET-black","price":371.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":46347677565063,"sku":"TOPPING E70 VELVET-silver","price":371.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/5833\/0247\/files\/8768104907.jpg?v=1793196039","url":"https:\/\/tonepier.com\/products\/topping-e70-velvet","provider":"TonePier","version":"1.0","type":"link"}