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LAiV launches Crescendo Verse: A compact R2R DAC, active preamp, and headphone amplifier
The Crescendo Verse, by Singapore-based LAiV, integrates an R2R DAC, active pre-amplifier, and Class A headphone amplifier in one compact unit.
Featuring a 3mm-thick aluminum chassis weighing 0.9kg, the unit measures 175 x 40 x 135mm, showcasing precision CNC-milled branding.
Equipped with an Intel Altera Cyclone FPGA for proprietary DSP, the device supports USB, coaxial, TOSLINK, and I2S digital inputs.
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