I Wish Hadn't Heard This DAC! The $1000 Audiophile Dilemna!

I've reviewed a lot of audio gear, But this unit made me stop and really question EVERYTHING! I don't know! I've heard a lot of DACs lately, and I'm not convinced I'me hearing much difference... until now... MAYBE. In this video, I take a hard look at the LAIV Harmony µDAC—a mid-tier, semi-affordable R2R DAC that’s turning heads... and minds. I’ll explain, in easy to understand terms and examples, how R2R works, why DACs drive me crazy, and whether this one actually makes me feel something. Spoiler: it surprised me. Visit LAIV AUDIO: https://www.laiv.audio PRODUCT Page: https://www.laiv.audio/harmony-udac MY MERCH: us analog./square.site I can ship T-shirts almost anywhere now, UK etc 🎧 Is it worth the hype—or is this just another tiny box with big claims? Let’s find out. 👇 Let me know in the comments: Can YOU hear a difference in DACs? As always thanks for watch. I always appreciate a Subscription! LAIV Harmony µDAC Specs:     •    Type: R2R DAC (ladder resistor)     •    Inputs: USB, Optical, Coaxial, I2S     •    Outputs: Balanced XLR only     •    Sample Rates: Up to 24-bit / 192kHz     •    Output Level: 4.5 Vrms     •    THD+N: 0.006%     •    Dimensions: 135mm x 105mm x 28mm     •    Weight: ~0.5 kg     •    Price: ~$999 USD (as of taping) MORE COOL STUFF!!! Record Doctor RECORD CLAMP Here: https://amzn.to/3BCxT5A AMAZING WAXWING Phono Preamp: https://amzn.to/4eU2Twf Fluance ISOLATION BASE HERE: https://amzn.to/3U1pn6h Great A-T VM95E Phono Cartridge: https://amzn.to/3zQLTIi Adjustable isolation FEET HERE: https://amzn.to/4gYF9c3 Fosi Audio TUBE Phono Preamp HERE: https://amzn.to/4exDSr1 A-T LP70xBT (Blk/Bronze with Bluetooth): https://amzn.to/3MSwWs3 A-T LP70xBT (Blk/Silver with Bluetooth): https://amzn.to/47DbctJ A-T LP70x (without Bluetooth): https://amzn.to/4e9TL6M A-T VM95c Cartridge: https://amzn.to/47wBs9n VM95 Elliptical stylus cartridge for this turntable: https://amzn.to/3XAYh77 Audio-Technica Bluetooth headphones SR50BT: https://amzn.to/4ebkD6b Record Doctors record clamp: https://amzn.to/3TCTosV WiiM ULTRA here: https://amzn.to/4glOKJz WiiM AMP here: https://amzn.to/3AWQkBA WiiM PRO here: https://amzn.to/3XEuBY7 WiiM PRP PLUS here: https://amzn.to/3zed8MA WiiM Mini here: https://amzn.to/4ek3wic Topping B200 Class A/B Monoblock Amplifier here: https://amzn.to/3XFO3DT SMSL H400 Headphone Amp/Preamp here: https://amzn.to/4cVoVgE MY AUDIOPHILE EDC... The Flashlight: https://amzn.to/3T7Iuvk CRKT CEO Knife: https://amzn.to/4dMqoY4 GERBER box cutter: https://amzn.to/4dDt0ao Record Doctor Record Clamp: https://amzn.to/4e4pdTd KOBALT Wire Stripper: https://amzn.to/4dZuhZc PROSTER Stylus Force Tracing Gauge: https://amzn.to/474Aml0 HUDSON HI-FI STORE: https://amzn.to/4cOIJCe CHEERS! -The Bobfather