LAIV uDDC Arrived


It’s only been on a few hours and I like it a lot. I was wondering how much benefit I would get, currently using a Zen MK 3 and Denafrips Terminator 2, It’s been a very nice step up sonically and quite noticeable. Very impressed.
 

Soundstage has widened and has more depth. Super quiet black background. Instrument placement and sounds are spot on. Drums are really cracking, Spacial cues are very pronounced, great 3D feel, reverbs trail off longer, harmonized voices are very separated, you can pick out the placements of vocals and instruments.

Very pleased with this purchase. Built like a tank and connections were easy and immediate. 

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I don’t know a lot about clocks but me and my hifi friends hear a big sonic improvement on my system as I noted above, it’s a great sounding piece. Also has a nice lift on Coax and AES inputs. I’m actually pleasantly surprised knowing the T2 has a great clock. It’s a keeper!!!!

Noting further sonic improvements on days 2 and 3. Something interesting, My Bluesound Node 2i is receiving more benefit from the DDC than my Innuos Zen MK 3. May be tied to the Node is running off Coax and the Innuos is USB. Not sure if that matters but it’s consistently happening. I’ve noticed in the past the  2 units always provided a different presentation (soundstage width, layering and depth) but it’s really noticeable with the LAIV UDDC in line. The Node is much more 3D sounding. Cool stuff!!!!! 

Another finding, the DDC really benefits the presentation of the soundstage and inner micro details at a low volume. Really enjoying this relatively modest priced unit. Everything sounds better through it including my CD player. Hope to see some more reviews on this and see if my findings are consistent with others. I know this is all system dependent, my system is Sim Audio Moon 700i Integrated, Focal Sopra 2 speakers, Innuos Zen MK 3, Denafrips T2, Electrocompaniet CD 1 Up, Bluesound Node 2i.