Laiv Harmony R2R DAC Review

The Absolute Sound Podcast

"Merry Christmas, Happy Birthday!" Adrian Alexander invites you to enjoy an absolute gift of a product: the Laiv Harmony DAC. Listen in to hear why Adrian believes this may very well be Product of the Year. https://www.laiv.audio/harmony-dac/specs

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Adrian's Reference Equipment:

Mclntosh MC 462 Quad Balance Power Amplifier

Mclntosh C2600 Tube Pre-Amp

Eminent Technology LFT 8 Speakers

Gustrad R26 Dac / Streamer

SW-10 Audio File Ethernet Switch

PS Audio Power Plant 15

VPI Scout Turn Table

Audio Technica Turn Table

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PS Audio Stellar Phono Pre Amp

Kirmuss Audio Record Clearer

Morrow Speaker Cables

Morrow XLR/ RCA Cables

2-REL Ti Sub Woofers

Who is Adrian Alexander?

I began my journey at the tender age of 12. Initially, it was just a small snippet of sound, perhaps a simple melody or a voice recording.

In my teenage years, I experienced the revolution of cassette tapes and the joy of being duplicated and shared among friends. The 1980s brought the era of compact discs, before turn of the millennium marked a significant shift as the digital age fully embraced me and MP3s became the norm, where I became more portable, fitting into pocket-sized devices that could carry thousands of me at once. I was shared across the internet, downloaded, and streamed on various platforms.

In my 40s, the rise of streaming services took center stage, and I found myself being accessed from the cloud, eliminating the need for physical storage. My quality improved, and I became part of playlists, enhancing the daily routines of people around the globe.

As the years rolled on, technology continued to advance. I witnessed the emergence of high-resolution audio, immersive 3D sound, and the integration of artificial intelligence in audio processing. Now, at the age of 63, I reflect on a lifetime of melodies, spoken words, and ambient sounds. From the crackling vinyl records to the seamless streaming of today, I have been a witness to the ever-changing landscape of audio technology.

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