To start on a convenient note, I used all five Blackbody v2 separated. Daisy-chaining I saved for later. With a small army of these pucks more potent than a single trooper, minimal effort could get the full dose of what was in store. Transferring them from their cradles to the flight case and moving that elsewhere was less of a hassle than thought. The swaps were fairly quick in fact because I didn't need to power anything down. More importantly, initial observations came in after several rotations. That was surprising. Given the nature of today's devices, I was prepped for subtle differences revealed gradually over many hours if not days. That wasn't the case. Not only did this product do something, what it did happened pretty much right away and obvious enough that I didn't have to second guess myself.

The key effect of five Blackbody v2 on duty narrowed down to how two different speaker pairs rendered space. My view on it grew a touch more anchored and dense but higher humidity was the most obvious change. The air between images felt richer and slightly more fragrant just like before a storm. The overall  milieu was less dry and chiseled. Instrumental and vocal shapes struck me as more moist and bloomy while their outlines became somewhat thicker. Sonics leaned toward extra color, boldness and aroma rather than twitchiness, sparks, elasticity and high contrast. Increased relaxation and less incisiveness followed. Considering all this, Blackbody v2 fit the usual LessLoss noise-killing profile to be enjoyably familiar. The fact that the theory behind it will arch a few eyebrows is academic.

Although this set behaved along the lines of the maker's other accessories, it wasn't quite the same. It focused mainly on relaxation and softness while C-MARC power cords or external Firewall filters do that plus other things for broader more varied impact. "Feel Good Hit of the Summer" by Queens of the Stone Age and "Run Londinium" from King Arthur: Legend of the Sword are two examples of intense angular fare which with Blackbody v2s presented a touch lazier and calmer. Extra tone and gravity came at somewhat higher cost in immediacy and dynamic scale versus other LessLoss products. If your setup is predominantly syrupy, thick and cozy already and you like it exactly that way, these round passive pucks won't be for you.

All things considered, I think that the mentioned drawback is fairly small given the benefits. My system didn't morph into an unlistenable slowpoke with Blackbody v2 on duty. The vast majority of systems should really enjoy them. Dynamic softening was pronounced only on specific recordings charged by snap and slam. Also, today's shiny objects didn't create an outstanding delta of difference. Although their effect was real without doubt, the external LessLoss Firewall filters and C-MARC power cords in my system do more. But perhaps enlarging a Blackbody v2 army will eventually surpass their potency? A single puck absorbs very little radiation yet already registered. Two were more audible, five still more so. Whatever they do, the effect compounds. Now I wonder what several dozens might do. Also, daisy-chaining is the best usage scenario. Then the effect becomes noticeably more pronounced without further trimming dynamics. At least I didn't detect changes on this score. Several cables visible here and there to go the extra mile seems a fair trade. Let's wrap.

The LessLoss Blackbody v2 is based on a concept quite easy to explain but measuring its impact on audio electronics will probably be impossible. Even LessLoss don't have all the answers. That's why it takes a certain investigative spirit to even think about sampling this stuff. It's clearly meant for those who have their kit fully sorted and evaluate with their ears not beliefs. For what it's worth, three springs back Blackbody v2 worked for Srajan and now did for me. If that raises your curiosity not eyebrows, swallow the red pill and go for a ride. You may like it. If not, applying for a refund is far smarter than trusting the Internet know-it-alls. Just saying…