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LAiV Harmony DAC

Pink Floyd said:
if I have to make a comparison, I do it at the same volume (spl), but these are just the basics to obtain a minimum of reliability of critical listening.
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The same volume must be measured with a voltmeter to ensure less than 0.1V variance between the DUTs. "(spl)" is nowhere near accurate enough.
 
Frank Dernie said:
I like the styling, is the rotary control a volume control or something else?
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Surprisingly, it's only there for navigating in settings. No volume control (nor variable output at all for that matter)
 
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Does it show anything indicating a "sound signature"?
 
kemmler3D said:
If 6moons likes it, it's a good indication that it's a waste of money.

Remind me what the audible benefit of an R2R vs. S/D dac is supposed to be?
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People don't have a clue about engineering... When i hear "AKM is better than ESS" or "R2R more analog like than Delta-Sigma", you know a peddler is talking and doesn't have a clue on the subject... There are so much of those crappy completely subjective review$, insane the amount of crap they're saying...
 
VintageFlanker said:
Folks, I have this for testing at this very moment (review will be published on ON-mag.fr. The sample is a kind loan from @Audiophonics). ;)
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It did exist, but has been melted in this one :
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How can DAC's have a SOUND SIGNATURE if they measure as transparent?

I know there are people out there that think cables affect sound, which is much worse, but there really is no response to something like that, but just to smile and nod. But what about people who talk about DACS as if they were headphone drivers or speakers, and talk about the SOUNDSTAGE...
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Or this one, I forgot...
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Master Thread: Are measurements Everything or Nothing?

Dear fellow audio scientists, I have been following many of the discussion for a while and appreciate your time, effort and opinion on various issues. I have a short question, which is both fundamental and specific so I would love to hear what you think. I have listened to a couple of decent...
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I can’t find a link on this website. https://www.on-mag.fr/
Is the test already out?


Salut,

thorsten
 
Jserp said:
headphones.com

Laiv Harmony R2R DAC Review & Measurements

The Harmony is an R2R DAC from a new entrant to the audio market; Laiv Audio, and as well as having a quite simply stunning external and internal build, it has some interesting performance characteristics that make this a great option for those wanting a slightly warmer sound.
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Terrible! OTOH my Yggy More is Better R2R measures decently for a R2R implementation


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I'll have to admit I've sort of come around full circle a bit on fidelity. Bottom line: not everyone wants it, and that's okay. Discussion of R2R DACs and tube amplifiers should revolve around everything except fidelity, as their design goals are different.

All that being said, ASR isn't really the place for people who don't want fidelity. If only they'd recognize that.
 
From Cameron Oatley (@GoldenSound): The Harmony is an R2R DAC from a new entrant to the audio market; Laiv Audio, and as well as having a quite simply stunning external and internal build, it has some interesting performance characteristics that make this a great option for those wanting a slightly warmer sound.
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Since when is $2700 USD a great option for those wanting a slightly warmer sound :facepalm:

There are many free saturation plugins available and some examples of good paid ones include HG-2 ($25), HG-2MS ($30), or Phil's Cascade ($25).

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Oh, the irony!
 
The guy who measured the Laiv on Headphones.com suggested that any amplifier interfacing with the Laiv have an input impedance of 50K ohms. I was considering pairing this with the Luxman 509z. The 509z has the following spec -

Line: 180mV/47k ohms
Bal Line: 180mV/55k ohms

A friend of mine says I should use the balanced input when connecting a DAC to the Luxman. If so, and given the Luxman spec, will the Laiv meet the input impedance of 50k ohms? Please note - I'm a novice at reading specs but want to buy a dac and integrated amp that work well together. Thanks!
 
It will be fine and in balanced it would be more appropriate given that the components are balanced.
 
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