ervikingo

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New speakers for a new start?
@1971gto455ho I have Betas and I agree with you.  I was just listening to them from 0400-0700 before the week started. Gamma and Delta are very nice also!  
Do old Acoustats compete with new 'stats or dynamics
A friend is looking for Acoustat panels (8"amnd 9") as used on the "X, the 1+1, 2+2 etc. Leads are appreciated.  Will be shipped to Europe  
LAIV Harmony
@audiostick regarding fatigue, I never thought of it much but I would get tired of listening to music with my newer dac.  Don't know if its a known issue but with the LAiV I dont get fatigued; just run out of free hours to enjoy music. Give it a ... 
LAIV Harmony
hello @wengfai I really like my Harmony dac! Waiting for news on your upcoming streamer.  
LAIV Harmony
I have had mine for weeks now (edti, received and put into use on 5/14/24). On my system it competes with my older high end dacs (Theta Gen V; Lexicon, ES) and my newer ChiFi DAC (D90SE). I really like it. Very quiet and sounds great. Have used i... 
DSD coming to Qobuz streaming?
That would be awesome  
Adjusting Infinity IRS servo controller
Could you share insights on how to measure and set levels? I have the same situation, I have my LF Gain at -10 to have a good balance between LF and Mid/Hi Frequencies  
Adjusting Infinity IRS servo controller
and how do I set this up without an oscilloscope? Multimeter I have! (and the plastic "screwdrivers")   Let me know!!!!  
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@westborn i try not to go by size and heft alone.  I have a Theta Data transport which is hefty and huge.  Then I had to service it and it turns out it is a repackaged Phillips or Pioneer unit.....  
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@navyachts it is very neat and so far sounds very well. Wish i had a Lampi on hand to compare @audphile1 that is the plan! really busy week for me so I have not been able to put it through its paces. Of all things that i realize is that it is no... 
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Well, my LAiV was delivered last night.  Initial impressions: - beautiful packaging and attention to details - unit looks and feels great.  Remote is on another level - played P Gabriel on DSD (i2s) set on NOS mode and compared a/b to the toppi... 
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@audphile1 that is funny right there 🤣    
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FYI, when I ordered they only had 7 left in stock (in black).  
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@nonoise Yes, the hype train is in full force.  I read the 6 Moons comments and figured I'd give it a shot.  I am happy with my Topping but feel its a bit electronic/choppy on some material.  For example the vocals on Pros and Cons of Hitchiking... 
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I decided to be the first to jump in with the LAiV (the guinea pig!) I will report my impressions (not measurements, my subjective impressions) in comparing the LAiV to my: Theta GenV Pro, Topping D90SE and the built in Sony ES, Oppo and Lexicon....