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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

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

We are deeply honoured that Herb Reichert chose the Harmony GaNM monoblocks for his Gramophone Dreams column in Stereophile's April 2026 issue. For anyone who follows high-end audio, this needs no introduction. Gramophone Dreams is one of the most respected and closely read columns in the industry, and Herb's voice carries a weight that comes from decades of honest, deeply musical listening. When he picks up a product, the community leans in. Herb put the GaNM through a thoro

Hong Kong audio channel feverSound puts the LAiV Harmony DAC through a full teardown and listening test. Here is what they found.

A big thank you to Jay from Jay’s iyagi for reviewing the LAiV Harmony GaNM. Watch his YouTube deep dive into modern GaN FET Class D amplifiers.

Jay’s iyagi reviews the LAiV Harmony µDAC, sharing insights on build quality, design, and musical performance. Watch the full R2R DAC review here.

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Steve Guttenberg Audiophiliac for the thoughtful and engaging review of the LAiV Harmony μDAC . In his video, Steve highlights how remarkably musical and refined the Harmony μDAC is for its compact size, praising its build quality, elegant industrial design, and natural, involving sound. He also shares real-world comparisons with other well-known R2R DACs, along with listening impressions across a wide range of music, from classi

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to James from ABX Audiophiles for taking the time to conduct such a thoughtful and detailed review of the LAiV Harmony µDAC and µDDC. In his video review, James explored the LAiV uDAC as a compact R2R ladder DAC solution, sharing clear impressions on build quality, usability, and, most importantly, sound character. He described the uDAC as delivering a natural, organic presentation with strong tonal balance, highlighting the musical

We are pleased to share a recent review of the LAiV Harmony µDAC and Harmony µDDC by Stereo Times. In the review, Ed Van Winkle highlights the µDAC’s natural, analog-like presentation, praising this audiophile compact DAC for its musical ease, tonal richness, and freedom from digital glare. Designed around an R-2R ladder architecture and discrete output stage, the µDAC delivers an engaging and fatigue-free listening experience well beyond expectations for its price. When pair

We’re happy to share that the LAiV Harmony µDAC has been selected as Best Budget DAC by HiFi Huff in his latest roundup. In the video, HiFi Huff highlights the µDAC for its musicality, build quality, and overall value, praising this compact audio DAC as one of the top choices for listeners seeking high-end sound without the high-end price tag. Rather than telling you too much, we’ll let Steve explain it in his own words. 🎥 Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/-Mg-Rx5jmkw?s

We’re proud to share that the LAiV Harmony HP2A has been awarded Best Headphone Amplifier and named a Headfonia Recommended Amplifier as part of Headfonia Best of the Year 2025 Awards . The HP2A was praised for its powerful yet refined sound, ability to drive even the most demanding headphones, and its versatility as both a reference headphone amplifier and a high-quality preamplifier. 👉 Read the full award feature and review here: https://www.headfonia.com/headfonia-best

We are honored to share that the LAiV Harmony µDAC has been selected as Old Guy HiFi’s Top Picks for Best DACs of 2025 under $1,000 . In his latest year-end roundup, Ed highlights the µDAC for its musicality, unique R-2R approach, and outstanding value in today’s crowded digital audio market. Being included among his top digital picks of the year is a meaningful recognition, and we are grateful for his continued trust and thoughtful listening. Watch the full video to hear Ed

As we wrap up another incredible year, we are thrilled to share a special highlight from the community. Nemo Propaganda has released his 2025 Product of the Year Awards video, and it’s packed with passion, honesty, and thoughtful insights from his journey across the audio world. We’re honored that LAiV products were featured in multiple categories this year and humbled to be part of a list that includes so many respected brands and creators. 👉 Watch the full video here:...

Special thanks to Thu for the thoughtful deep dive. We are excited to share a new YouTube review of the Harmony µDAC by Tharbamar, who put our compact R2R DAC through a wide range of real-world listening tests. In his video, he explores the µDAC’s design, menu system, tuning, and how it behaves across different systems and music formats. He also compares it with well-known DACs, highlights where it shines, and shares honest thoughts on where it can improve. If you’re curious

Special thanks to Mike for the thoughtful deep dive. Mike from Audio Arkitekts recently shared his thoughts on the Harmony µDAC, and his review highlights exactly why this compact R2R DAC has been getting so much attention. Design with Intent He points out that the µDAC feels purpose built for the desktop. The matte black chassis, brass feet, and engraved top plate give it a clean, industrial aesthetic. The stealth tinted display and milled selector knob help create a focused

Special thanks to Dr. Wojciech Pacuła for the thoughtful deep dive. We’re excited to share a new, in-depth review of the Harmony GaNM Monoblock Power Amplifiers published by High Fidelity , written by Dr. Wojciech Pacuła . Dr. Wojtek has long been recognised for his meticulous listening tests and his ability to articulate not just how equipment measures, but how it feels in a real music-listening experience. His latest review is no exception—beautifully written, highly deta

We’re excited to share a fantastic YouTube review of our Harmony GaNM amplifier by Lachlan from Passion for Sound . In his in-depth video, Lachlan takes a close look at the LAIV ecosystem , praising our consistent design language across the range — from black and gold aesthetics to matching display styles — and the variety of products we offer to suit different systems and budgets, including the Harmony DAC, micro DAC, macro DAC, and GaNM amps. Key highlights from Lachlan’s

We’re excited to share a brand-new video review of the Harmony HP2A by Ed from Old Guy Hifi ! Ed takes a deep dive into the HP2A, covering its performance as both a headphone amplifier and preamplifier, and sharing his honest impressions after spending time with it in his system. A big thank you to Ed for the wonderful review and for showcasing the HP2A to his audience! Please check out the video to find out more. LAIV Designing Dreams, Yours Specifically! 🎶 Credit: Ed Holm

We’re excited to share that Headfonia has published their in-depth written review of our Harmony HP2A ! A huge thank you to the Headfonia team for the wonderful write-up and for taking the time to explore what makes the HP2A special. We’re proud to announce that the HP2A is already on the fast track to one of Headfonia’s end-of-the-year awards and is now officially placed as a Headfonia Recommended Amplifier . Review Summary Pros: Exceptional sound Three-dimensional staging