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I see the issue with ABX blind testing
There are rigorous classes for Somms as well and most just can't cut it. With wine I've learned a few things but could never reach the heights of perception as my Somm friends no matter how much I try.  One could memorize all the different cues o... 
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I just checked LAiV's website and both silver and black are down to preorder status for the next batch.  Time for the audio elves to get busy.  All the best, Nonoise  
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@navyachts , Yes...about 2 hours ago and he was really taken by it saying if your budget is below $10K, then this will punch your audio ticket (pardon my paraphrasing). 😄  He's keeping his review sample. I've got a funny feeling they're gonna run... 
Stereophile review of the $30,000 tekton speakers
So, Erin is now a fanatic and a diabolical reviewer?  All the best, Nonoise  
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thought they were all home built…or was this one just built in a different home… By the looks of the case, it appears to be all his doing based on what he learned. Here's the video: All the best, Nonoise  
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@ervikingo If I remember correctly, the LAiV has 8 preprogramed I2s settings that you can toggle through. Hope it works out for you and eager to hear how you feel about it. There's more video reviews coming online and one reviewer who made his ow... 
Stereophile review of the $30,000 tekton speakers
There's a reviewer on YouTube who did some satire on this whole affair playing the role of Eric. Too lazy to go back and find the link. He even stated up front his dad is a lawyer who handles these kind of lawsuits and will volunteer his time free... 
I see the issue with ABX blind testing
Why apologize for your beliefs? No one who knows better will take issue with your hubristic statement. Been there too many times to count. This is old news. They'll just move on, making improvements in their systems by using that which has served ... 
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@navyachts Yeah, it's the new kid on the block but I thought that from the couple sources linked being rather reputable makes it worth considering. Enjoy the Playback Designs Merlot! All the best, Nonoise  
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Not to belabor the point but here's another rave review on the LAiV DAC, There's also a more thorough write up by this reviewer in his written link below the video. All the best, Nonoise  
New Fischer & Fischer Audio 670 Speakers : Made Out Of SLATE..
If you don't like them, can lay them on their sides and play miniature pool on them?  
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By the way, here's Laiv's website. For some reason I couldn't get it to take in the above post. Cheers.  
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@navyachts That Laiv DAC supplanted Srajan Ebans Terminator+, Sonnet Pasithea, Cen.Grand, and COS for a fraction of their costs. The leader behind Laiv hails from Denafrips, who went on his way. Not only do they have a return policy and warranty ... 
Guess who has new speakers in their lab?
@immatthewj I felt that some shorter responses didn't necessatate the use of it. I'm getting lazier as i get older. 😄 All the best, Nonoise  
Guess who has new speakers in their lab?
Does this come with a box of Kleenex to keep at the ready?