Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Thanks to a channel patron for donating the Motion B10 to the channel!

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Test Gear...

Chain 1...

Chord 2Go streamer (youtu.be/S3O7JNOJIqI) into Chord Hugo 2 DAC (youtu.be/uuSOYjFtcvY) then RCA outputs through SVS SB1000 subwoofers (pair) crossed over at 100 Hz. Then, into Adcom GFA555mkii amp to drive MLs.

Chain 2...

Sonore ultraRendu streamer (youtu.be/qEOOE9rP6Rs) into LAiV Harmony DAC (youtu.be/GtKG5_ABzAg) into LAiV Harmony HP2A headamp/preamp (youtu.be/PGtdQpNCakk). Balanced outputs of HP2A into LAiV GaNM amps (review coming!) and single-ended outputs into SVS SB1000 subwoofers

Chain 3 (nearfield setup)...

Sonore ultraRendu and Holo Red (youtu.be/6bpJdhOWyC8) streamers into Schiit Gungnir 2 DAC (youtu.be/XzOPRleWXgE) into LTA Z10e integrated amp (youtu.be/Bft6HUsYDhE) with Monoprice 12" 120 watt subwoofer high-level ins/outs crossover ~100Hz.

My Elac Uni-Fi UB52 review: youtu.be/I0A3A5PDEOI

Timestamps...

00:00 Intro, Pricing, Disclaimer
02:13 Shameless Self Promotion
02:41 About the Motion B10
05:15 Test Gear Listed in Description
05:49 Sound
14:57 Comparison to Elac Uni-Fi UB52
19:49 Wrap Up