classic8

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HiFi satisfaction and/ or Musical enjoyment
@xp200dr Very refreshing - thanks! @bipod72 Good observation about guys and their tools/equipment  
LAIV Harmony
@sns Thank you for your review!  
Review: Holo May (L2) DAC and the Musetec Audio (LKS Audio) MH-DA005 DAC Compaired
@dbb Looking forward to hearing your impressions of the 006  
The Audiophile Song - Who Can Relate?
“All you do is play the same tracks over and over” LOL!!!  
Denafrips Pontus *15th* ?
@agonomics-sf You can compare the internal picture of the P15th to that of the Venus 12th-1 (per Denafrips site). Also they mention tighter tolerance on resistors which matches the Venus. Also note that per the denafrips.eu site a new Venus 15th w... 
Primaluna tube rolling 12AU7 Notes
Ok - thanks!  
Primaluna tube rolling 12AU7 Notes
@jimmy2615 Nice summary - thanks! Which Amperex did you try?  
Denarips and Vinshine split
Yes, I am also learning, and I think you are correct. Many users have reported sound improvement using external clocks and DDCs.  Maybe the Venus II 12th-1’s superior clock justifies the price differential.  It would be interesting if Denafrips re... 
Denafrips Pontus *15th* ?
@agonomics-sf It looks like the main difference between the P15 and V12 is the clock.  If so, and with current 10% off sale, wonder if P15 is one of the better values for DACs under $2000. Also wonder how both units would compare to the new LAiV H... 
Denarips and Vinshine split
@pindac Any new thoughts regarding LAiV Harmony vs Venus II 12th-1? I noticed the Pontus II 15th uses the same resistor ladder as the Venus, and the main difference between the units is the clock.  So I wonder how different the sound would be betw... 
LAIV Harmony
@jackd Thanks for sharing your impressions. I too am considering the LAiV Harmony, and the closest contenders in my mind are the Denafrips Pontus II 15th or Venus II 12th-1. I mention the Pontus 15th because this new version appears to use the sa... 
Denarips and Vinshine split
@pindac Yes, I have similar thoughts.  Some reviewers claim the Laiv Harmony comes close to the Terminator II; if so it would seem the Harmony is a better value because apparently there is a big difference between the Venus and Terminator. Another... 
Denarips and Vinshine split
@pindac Thanks for sharing. I wish I could hear both the Laiv Harmony and Denafrips Venus. I noticed Denafrips reduced their warranty period from 3 years to 1 - I hope this does not mean the quality of the new units will be lower.  
LAIV Harmony
Thank you @soix - yes, I did read his review, and was hoping to hear additional opinions from Audiogon members.  
LAIV Harmony
Has anyone compared the Harmony to a Denafrips Venus II or Terminator Ii?