DACs Measure Differently? A simple comparison between LAiV Harmony and Hugo TT

Do DACS measure differently. If they measure different surely they sound differently too. Today we look at a simple measurement exercise of the LAiV Harmony vs the Hugo TT using IEMs, Coupler and the HM1. Disclaimer: This is not a scientific experiment. I do try to reduce the potential number of errors, variance and movement that may result in inaccuracies. Use this video more as a reference rather than the only truth. This video is only on frequency response, there are many things such as harmonics, response and impedance that is not considered in this video that may change your experience. 00:00 Introduction 00:49 Test Setup 01:31 Measure the HM1 03:24 Comparing DACs 03:47 LAiV Harmony NOS vs OS 04:25 Hugo TT Modes 04:49 DACs Frequency Response Compared 05:21 Some Thoughts Measurement Items: MacBook Pro using REW LAiV Harmony and Chord Hugo TT (DAC) Zahl HM1 (Amplifier) Connected via XLR into Channels A and B FatFreq Maestro SE (Output) IEC711 Compliant Clone Coupler (Measuring Tool) with Apple USB C Dongle -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IEM Measurements: https://zpreviews.com/2024/07/29/measurements/ Contact me for Collab/Reviews: Audio Reviews: https://zpreviews.com Photography Website: https://zpeaktures.squarespace.com/contact Email: zpeaktures@gmail.com Like my content? Support me and my reviews via Kofi! https://ko-fi.com/zpeaktures Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zpeaktures/ Audio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zp_reviews Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Zpeaktures Headfi: https://www.head-fi.org/members/tassardar.154433/#showcase-reviews Video Shot with Canon C200 Canon CN-E 18-80mm Sennheiser MKH 8060