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HiFi Advice Reviews the Crescendo BEAT
HiFi Advice gives the LAiV Crescendo BEAT linear power supply a Highly Recommended award, calling it a must-have upgrade that lifts the VERSE and uDAC closer to flagship sound.
Sep 172 min read
High Fidelity Reviews the Crescendo CHORUS
Poland's High Fidelity reviews the LAiV Crescendo CHORUS against a reference amplifier, praising its surprising scale, rich vocals, and standout bridged-mono performance.
Aug 142 min read
MY-HiEND Puts the Crescendo VERSE and CHORUS Together
A big thank you to Ted Chen and the team at MY-HiEND for their in depth look at the Crescendo VERSE and CHORUS as a system. MY-HiEND is one of the most respected high-end audio publications in the Chinese-speaking world, known for careful craftsmanship coverage and considered listening, so having them spend real time with the pair, with a second set of ears from Wacko Wong on the listening notes, means a great deal to us. The review opens on something we put enormous care int
Aug 122 min read
Old Guy Hifi Reviews the Crescendo CHORUS: "Like a Premium Watch" and Highly Recommended
Ed Homewood of Old Guy Hifi reviews the LAiV Crescendo CHORUS GaN amplifier in stereo and mono. "Like a premium watch" in build, Highly Recommended.
Jul 263 min read
Nemo Audio Project Calls the Crescendo CHORUS a Giant Killer
Nemo Audio Project calls the LAiV Crescendo CHORUS a giant killer, matching full-size amps several times its price, with GaN sound he says is closer to class A.
Jul 202 min read
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LAiV Crescendo CHORUS
Introducing the LAiV Crescendo CHORUS, a GaN stereo power amplifier delivering 50W/ch in stereo and 120W true balanced in bridge mono. Derived from the Harmony GaNM, stable into 2Ω, with XLR/RCA inputs and triple protection. Order now.
Apr 223 min read
LAiV Crescendo VERSE
Crescendo VERSE is here. An all-in-one R2R DAC, preamplifier, and headphone amplifier designed for those who refuse to compromise. Compact in size, complete in capability.
Feb 12 min read
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HiFi-Advice Names the Harmony DAC 2 Highly Recommended and an HFA Favorite
Christiaan Punter of HiFi-Advice reviews the LAiV Harmony DAC 2 discrete R2R DAC: Highly Recommended, an HFA Favorite, and a big step up with an external clock.
Oct 182 min read
Steve Huff Names the Harmony DAC 2 His DAC of the Year 2026
Steve Huff reviews the LAiV Harmony DAC 2 R2R DAC, naming it his DAC of the Year 2026 with a Gold Award for its refinement, low noise and spatial sound.
Oct 72 min read
Hi-Fi News Reviews the Harmony µDAC
Hi-Fi News calls the LAiV Harmony µDAC quirky but compelling, praising its build and clear, organic R2R sound, with an 86% sound quality score.
Sep 232 min read
A British Audiophile Reviews the Harmony µDAC: "Unashamedly Warm" and Highly Recommended
A British Audiophile reviews the LAiV Harmony µDAC R2R DAC. "Unashamedly warm," Highly Recommended, and transforms through I2S. 104K subscriber verdict.
Jun 222 min read
Harmony µDAC Reviewed in Stereophile by Herb Reichert
We are honoured that Herb Reichert chose the Harmony µDAC for a full equipment review in Stereophile's December 2025 issue, complete with measurements by editor John Atkinson. This is not a sidebar mention or a brief note. It is a multi-page, deeply considered evaluation from one of the most trusted ears in audio journalism. Herb spent extended time with the µDAC, testing it through both coax and USB sources, exploring its NOS and oversampling modes, and evaluating it against
Apr 121 min read
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LAiV at Audio Video Show Warsaw 2026, with Instal Audio and Virtual HiFi
From 23 to 25 October, Warsaw hosted one of the largest hi-fi shows in the world. Audio Video Show 2026 filled PGE Narodowy and two hotels with several hundred exhibitors, and for the first time the full LAiV range was there to be seen and heard. We were not able to be in Warsaw ourselves, so this post is a thank-you to the two teams who made it happen. The LAiV display, by Instal Audio Instal Audio, our distributor for Poland, built a dedicated LAiV display at the show. Ever
4 days ago2 min read
A Cancelled Flight, a Train Across Germany, and the Night LAiV Won Its First EISA Award
A cancelled flight, a first time in Germany, and a train race across the country. The night LAiV received its first EISA Award, and what it meant to carry Singapore into that Berlin ballroom.
Sep 103 min read
LAiV Harmony µDAC Wins EISA Best Value DAC 2026-2027
The LAiV Harmony µDAC is the EISA Best Value DAC 2026-2027, judged by the editors of 50+ publications in 30+ countries. It joins Stereophile Class A and more.
Aug 240 min read
An honest update on LAiV pricing
We've absorbed cost increases for as long as possible. Here is what is changing on 1 June 2026, and what is staying the same.
May 72 min read
Two LAiV Products Named Stereophile Class A Recommended Components, 2026 Edition
We are proud and humbled to share that the Harmony GaNM and Harmony µDAC have both been listed as Class A Recommended Components in Stereophile's 2026 Edition. For those unfamiliar with what this means, Stereophile's Recommended Components list is the publication's definitive guide to the best audio equipment available. Class A represents the highest practical tier, reserved for components that deliver, in Stereophile's own words, the best attainable sound for a component of
Apr 121 min read
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