Another What "DAC" Would Be Good for CD OPT Output Use.

I’ve had quite a few dacs in my system and they all sounded different. I had a Topping first, demoed an Audio Note, owned a Rockna Wavedream, had a modded Cambridge with tubes and now a Lector. Each sounds very different so try to listen if you can. Btw, Topping is tough on the ears. My least favorite by a country mile. 

I suggest you consider the Schiit Audio Bifrost 2/64 at $799..  In my system it provided excellent audio quality, taking the optical feed from NAD C568 CD player.  I must confess that replaced it in my main system with Schiit’s Gungnir 2 DAC, which did provide some improvement, and the Bifrost is now doing excellent work in my second system—WiiM Pro Plus Streamer, Rega Brio integrated amp, and Paradigm Premier 200B bookshelf speakers.

@freediver

It would appear that I am not the only one according to you that has hearing problems. However it would appear that you have been infected with the cult madness of Asr. You should also be ashamed to recommend a dac with such poor quality control. You do a disservice to members here. 

@laoman first off who the F is Asr?
 Second,I find it amazing that you know better than these PROFESSIONAL reviewers,whose findings I concur with:
"This one is easy.  The Topping E70V Velvet Edition is one of the best DACs under $500 I have heard.  Even more-so than the Topping E70.  Compared directly to the RME ADI-2 PRO FS R Black Edition DAC($1700.00 MSRP) that uses the AKM AK4493 chip, the Topping E70V comes pretty close!  No, it doesn’t match or beat the RME, but considering the price($350.00), it makes the Topping a real winner in its own right"
"​​​​​​Overall, the Topping E70 Velvet DAC is a high-quality and versatile device that offers exceptional sound quality, build, and features. With its flagship AKM AK4499EX DAC chip, Hi-Res Audio Wireless support, and THD of only 0.00006%, it can deliver true high-resolution audio with incredible accuracy and detail."
"​​​​​​Furthermore, the E70 Velvet aptly lives up to its name, delivering a smooth and silky sound that doesn’t compromise on detail or transparency."
"​​​​​​Topping E70 Velvet – An Amazing DAC at an Amazing Price"
This is one of the most musical Toppings ever released, and also one of the best DACs that I ever tested up to 500 dollars."
 

Pros

• Transperent sound
• Good tone timbre
• Great value

Cons

• Nothing for the price"
   I have NEVER had a problem with any of the 3 Topping DACS I have owned..It is YOU who does a disservice to ANYONE looking for a QUALITY DAC with EXCELLENT SQ at a fair price..You are OBVIOUSLY AN AUDIO SNOB with more $ than brains!!!

@freediver

As you posted with such authority, I thought you knew something about what you were posting. Now I see you do not. Quoting one review that says nothing about the quality of components, build quality or customer service certainty does a disservice to someone who asks for a recommendation.