The new LAIV 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.
The VERSE is 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.
VERSE combines native DSD 1-bit processing with an integrated sampling rate converter, VERSE allows you to resample PCM and DSD formats effortlessly.
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.
VERSE features electable gain, multiple headphone outputs, and comprehensive protection circuits make VERSE powerful, quiet, and safe for everyday use across a wide range of headphones. The headphone stage is protected by built-in safety circuits, including temperature, overload, and DC protection.
Specifications:
Front and Rear
Display
20×7 dot-matrix LED display.
Size and Weight
Weight: 0.9kg
Power button
Short press to power on / display off
Long press to standby
Menu button
Press to settings / return
Enter button
Press to confirm / mute
Rotating Dial
Rotate to control volume / settings
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Chip
Intel®
Altera®
Cyclone® FPGA
Digital Inputs
1 x USB
1 x Optical
1 x Coaxial
1 x I2S
Supported Formats (Input dependent)
USB: PCM: 44.1kHz – 768kHz | DSD: DSD64 – DSD256
Optical: PCM: 44.1kHz – 192kHz | DSD: DSD64 via DoP only
Coaxial: PCM: 44.1kHz – 192kHz | DSD: DSD64 via DoP only
I2S: PCM: 44.1kHz – 768kHz | DSD: DSD64 – DSD256
Preamp Outputs
1 x XLR, approx. 4 Vrms, 82 Ω
1 x RCA, approx. 2 Vrms, 41 Ω
Headphone Outputs
1 x Balanced 4.4 mm jack, approx. 11 Vrms, 5.1 Ω
1 x Single Ended 6.35 mm jack, approx. 5.5 Vrms, 2.6 Ω
Gain
3
Selectable headphone output gain
LOW
MED
HIGH
Output Power
3
≤ 1100mW (Balanced 4.4 mm)
≤ 230mW (Single Ended 6.35 mm)
Frequency Response
3
20Hz – 80kHz, ± 3 dB
THD+N
3
0.0045% (Preamp)
0.008% (Headphone amplifier)
Crosstalk
3
≤ -100dB (Preamp Balanced)
≤ -100dB (Preamp Single Ended)
≤ -100dB (Headphone Balanced)
≤ -60dB (Headphone Single Ended)
Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR)
3
≥ 120dB (Preamp Balanced)
≥ 110dB (Preamp Single Ended)
≥ 110dB (Headphone Balanced)
≥ 100dB (Headphone Single Ended)
Noise
3
≤ 25µVrms (Preamp Balanced)
≤ 72mVrms (Preamp Single Ended)
≤ 30µVrms (Headphone Balanced)
≤ 65µVrms (Headphone Single Ended)
Features
3
Sleek & Compact design
LAiV Harmony R-2R ladder network architecture
Native DSD 1-bit conversion
NOS / SRC Mode
Sampling rate converter
Positive / negative phase
Display brightness, delay dim, and delay off
8 x I2S Mode with LAiV product auto-configured
I2S clock supported
Discrete output buffered preamplifier.
Discrete headphone amplifier with gain selector
Headphone output protections
Controls
Remote control
Front panel
Power
15VDC / 2A, DC 5.5/2.5 mm female.
In the Box
Welcome card with Quick Start guide
Crescendo VERSE
Remote control
Power adapter with interchangeable plugs
Let customers speak for us
from 153 reviews
Replaced a lab12 reference dac with the oversolo and glad I did. Can't tell the full potential yet as I am using computer USB out with Amazon music unlimited but even that is the best I've heard so far. Waiting to upgrade to the oversold t10, can't wait.
Replaced my Eversolo T8 Streaming Transport which my wife now uses on her setup. My system now has the resolution to tell the difference between the two. I also like the addition of an input for my 10 Mhz master clock. Input from Roon over my home network uses the fibre connection to isolate the Eversolo Transport from electrical noise. The USB output stream uses the LAIV uDDC before reaching the DAC. Listening with Meze Audio Elite headphones. An expensive setup costing as much as a small car which I use more often than I would the car. Music puts a smile on my face and is a lot easier to start up in the winter.
This unit is excellent match for Laiv Harmony HP2A that I bought as a bundle along with Laiv uDDC reclocker. Wonderful synergy and very nice implementation. I like the compact size of the stack and sheer elegance from the user point of view. The DAC performance meets very high standard, probably beating some more expensive units. Soundstage depth and width is the most important positive attribute. Airy, clean presentation, no digital glare. Neutral but not boring! Highly recommended.
This Laiv preamplifier (HP2A) is a perfect match for my system that also includes Laiv Harmony DAC and Laiv uDDC re-clocker. My active speakers (pair of Buchardt A1 and SUB 10)are driven directly by HP2A preamp, XLR output. The sound is perfectly coherent, detailed without any hints of digital harshness from the DAC side. It is very slightly warm sounding but not slow or too dark. The physical construction is superb and leaves impression of a long term reliability. I do not use headphone preamp outputs in my configuration. Overall - this is a reasonably priced high quality unit that delivers on a promise on detailed but not clinical sound regardless of the connected source (analog or digital balanced inputs). Highly recommended especially when matched with other Laiv components.
It is a blessing to have this cartridge singing music in our household. This is my first MC cartridge. I’ve had MM before also Benz Micro but this is a great upgrade. Recommend it.
Noteworthy Audio was great to work with, Nick was very helpful and friendly. Grateful to have my dream amp, the Ferrum Oor, which arrived quickly and very safely packed. Definitely recommend the professional services of Noteworthy.
Noteworthy Audio was great to work with, Nick was very helpful and friendly. Grateful to have my dream amp, the Ferrum Oor, which arrived quickly and very safely packed. Definitely recommend the professional services of Noteworthy.
This amplifier drives my quad els57 speakers Beautifully. Much Crisper and deeper Bass than I thought those old speakers could make. quite an improvement from my Quad II monoblocks.
The least “electronic “ sounding moving coil I have used. Not as extending in the high frequencies or as detailed as the Lyra Kleos, but very natural sounding in the midrange. Low frequencies have a nice bloom, imaging is very good.
This audio retailer excels in customer service with responsive communication, fast shipping, and expert product knowledge. Nick provides personalized assistance and helpful guidance. The store offers excellent packaging, competitive pricing, free shipping in C...This audio retailer excels in customer service with responsive communication, fast shipping, and expert product knowledge. Nick provides personalized assistance and helpful guidance. The store offers excellent packaging, competitive pricing, free shipping in Canada, and a curated selection of high-end audio equipment with strong after-market support.
