LAIV Crescendo Verse Review I Didn’t Expect This R2R DAC to Replace My Reference

The LAIV Crescendo Verse is an 849 dollar R2R DAC, preamp, and headphone amplifier designed for long term listening rather than quick demos. I tested it with an iPad Pro and Apple Music, a WiiM Pro Plus with ALAC files via Plex, KEF Q350 speakers, and HIFIMAN Arya Organic headphones. As an Amazon Associate and through other affiliate links, I earn from qualifying purchases. This video is not sponsored. Learn more at LAIV = https://www.laiv.audio/product-page/crescendo-verse ✅ Check out Amazon Music HGD https://amzn.to/3G32V5D Review Gear for Desktop HIFI ✅ Topping D70 Pro Sabre Dac https://amzn.to/4dziMJ7 ✅ SMSL DO400 Dac and Headphone Amp ✅ HIFIMAN Arya Organic Headphones https://amzn.to/46Uw7dD ✅ KEF Q150 https://amzn.to/4cvNYGI ✅ Wiim Ultra https://amzn.to/4jj9Vw7 ✅ XDuoo TA20 Plus Tube Amp https://amzn.to/43sWsvT ✅ SMSL PL100 https://amzn.to/4jjxSnj ✅ Fosi ZPE3 https://amzn.to/4fF5njJ ✅ HIFIMAN HE1000 https://amzn.to/4kCzsBy ✅ Fosi ZA3 Mono Blocks https://amzn.to/3FrDGx0 ✅ HIFIMAN EF400 Dac and Headphone Amp. https://amzn.to/4keYDdV ✅ HIFIMAN EF600 Dac and Headphone Amp ✅ Headphone Stand https://amzn.to/3Sq9aXo Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:42 About the Crescendo Verse 01:20 Physical Build & Features 02:43 R2R Dac in Plain English 03:49 The Verse as a Pre Amp 04:25 The Verse Headphone Amp O5:12 Testing The Verse 05:51 Music and Listening Impressions 07:10 The Verse R2R vs Delta Sigma Dacs 07:40 Who is the Verse For? 08:24 Wrap Up