LAiV Crescendo VERSE – All In One Digital To Analogue Hub (DAC)
£794

Features
- Sleek & Compact design
- LAiV R2R ladder network architecture
- Native DSD 1-bit conversion
- NOS/SRCMode
- Sampling rate converter
- Positive/negative phase
- Displaybrightness, delay dim and delay off
- 8xI2S Mode with LAiV product auto – configured
- I2Sclock supported
- Discrete output buffered preamplifier
- Discrete headphone amplifier with gain selector
- Headphone output protections
- Controls Frontpanel
- Remote control
- Power 15VDC/2A,DC5.5/2.5mmfemale

Specifications
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Specification |
Details |
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Device Type |
All-in-one R-2R DAC, preamplifier & headphone amplifier |
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DAC Architecture |
LAiV R-2R ladder network for natural tone & detail |
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Digital Inputs |
1 × USB, 1 × Optical (TOSLINK), 1 × Coaxial, 1 × I2S |
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Supported Formats (USB) |
PCM 44.1 kHz–768 kHz, DSD64–DSD256 |
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Supported Formats (Optical & Coaxial) |
PCM 44.1 kHz–192 kHz, DSD64 via DoP |
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Supported Formats (I2S) |
PCM 44.1 kHz–768 kHz, DSD64–DSD256 |
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Digital Processing Modes |
Native DSD 1-bit, integrated sampling-rate converter |
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Resampling Options |
PCM: 1×, 2×, 4×, 8×, 16× up to ~768 kHz; DSD: DSD64–DSD512 (DSD mode dependent) |
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Analogue Preamp Outputs |
1 × Balanced XLR (~4 Vrms, 82 Ω), 1 × RCA (~2 Vrms, 41 Ω) |
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Headphone Outputs |
1 × Balanced 4.4 mm (~11 Vrms, 5.1 Ω), 1 × Single-Ended 6.35 mm (~5.5 Vrms, 2.6 Ω) |
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Headphone Gain Stages |
LOW / MED / HIGH (selectable) |
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Max Output Power |
≤ 1100 mW (Balanced), ≤ 290 mW (Single-Ended) |
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Frequency Response |
20 Hz – 80 kHz ±3 dB |
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THD + N |
Preamp: 0.0045 %; Headphone amp: 0.008 % |
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Crosstalk (Typical) |
≥ 120 dB (balanced pre), ≥ 110 dB (single-ended pre), ≥ 110 dB (headphone balanced), ≥ 100 dB (headphone SE) |
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Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) |
≥ 120 dB (balanced pre), ≥ 110 dB (single-ended pre/headphone balanced), ≥ 100 dB (headphone SE) |
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Display |
20×7 dot-matrix LED |
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Control & Interface |
Front panel buttons + rotating dial |
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Chip / Processing |
Intel® Altera® Cyclone® FPGA |
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Power |
15 VDC / 2 A (DC jack) |
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Weight |
~0.9 kg |
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Finish Options |
Silver & black |

Description

Where music takes center stage.
Crescendo VERSE is an all in one digital and analog hub designed for listeners who value truth in sound. Compact, refined, and purpose built, VERSE brings LAiV’s core engineering philosophy into a single, versatile component for both desktop and main system use.rm Factor
LAiV R-2R Digital Heart
Natural tone. Honest detail. Long-term listening comfort.
Built around LAiV’s R2R ladder DAC architecture, designed to preserve musical texture and tonal accuracy. It delivers a digital presentation that feels organic and emotionally engaging.
Total Control Over Digital Playback
Shape the sound to your system and your taste.
Combined native DSD 1-bit processing with an integrated sampling rate converter, VERSE allows you to resample PCM and DSD formats effortlessly.



One Component. Three Roles.
DAC, preamplifier, and headphone amplifier in perfect balance.
VERSE is more than a DAC. With a discrete output buffered preamplifier and a fully discrete headphone stage, it anchors both personal and speaker-based systems with confidence and flexibility.
Power with Precision. Silence with Control.
From sensitive IEMs to demanding headphones.
Selectable gain, multiple headphone outputs, and comprehensive protection circuits make VERSE powerful, quiet, and safe for everyday use across a wide range of headphones.
Additional information
| Colour | Black, Silver |
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Warranty
Backed with a 2 + 1- Year Manufacturer Warranty (+1 year upon registration)
Delivery Info

Delivery Information
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