So, this is my setup :
Ultra>USB>Topping D70 Pro Sabre> Pre Pioneer = Perfect, no noises, Latency untouched
Ultra>Optical>SMSL 500MkIII>Pre Pioneer = Perfect, no noises, Latency untouched
Both connections to my Pre through RCA
If you have problems, as told
@Burnside , better rising a ticket via WiiM Home App. Your unit could be defective