Chord dave holo may Review Holo Audio MAY KTE by Stereophile. Jan 22, 2021 · Ok, I’ve read through the entire thread, not an easy feat considering the considerable trolling elements. iBasso DX300 MAX. The TT2 + HMS was my primary setup for over a year and I sold it to help fund the Holo May. If anyone has any experience with any of these combinations, any advice would be appreciated. ②DST-00→NU-DDC→MAY DAC Jan 22, 2021 · Was able to listen to Holo May KTE yesterday which had 300+ hours burn in, thanks to my Head Fier friend who is kind enough. I think the most intimidating thing about HQPlayer is that it has Oct 27, 2024 · Both sound fantastic but again, the Laiv leans more to the Chord Dave vibe and the May more to the Nagra Tube DAC vibe, if comparing to big money DACS. I've seen this answered on various threads. I saw your video about passive and active preamps and cable length affecting treble roll off (which is why I like to keep my cables short as well). Sony NW-WM1ZM2. Dave & Mscaler was found to be wanting equalled or bettered by dacs costing an absolute fraction. The DAVE was designed by Rob Watts…a man who has a true genius talent for designing some pretty amazing DAC’s. The same is with Holo Audio. I used a Chord Hugo 2 for slightly less than a month between selling the TT2 and hooking up the Holo May. I am really hopeful that I will be able to sell on the Topping and Gustard, but must now wait to see/hear. Hiby RS8. In sum As the digital anchor in my ever-changing audio systems, the HoloAudio May DAC (Level 3 KTE) exhibited a force and gravity that ex Jan 22, 2021 · - Qutest + MScaler combo vs Dave (Can you get DAVE performance for half the price?) - MScaler performance as DDC only (no upsampling) - Difference MScaler makes on a chord vs non-chord dac - HQPlayer vs MScaler - Holo May vs Dave (If you have any other questions you want answered, ask and i'll do my best to answer) Dec 3, 2020 · Holo May KTE - Reportedly measures great for an R2R DAC and has strong reviews The Chord TT2 is really great DAC. Chord - for sure, it is a weakness of the conversion technology - Holo presumably as I never heard it. And I make Best DAC Quality Ranking list. One call out on HQPlayer I would like to make is, I did not had time to wear the critical listening hat to judge the upsampling output to conclude the musical notes correctness, timber quality Jan 22, 2021 · Setup 1: Roon Nucleus > Auralic Aries G2 > Chord Hugo M Scaler > Chord DAVE > Holo Audio Bliss KTE. I owned the Holo May L2 for a few weeks so I will be interested to see Jan 22, 2021 · DACs in use Holo Audio May Kitsune tuned, Armature Asterion modded Amplifiers in use Raphaelite CK300, Cen. I thought I was going to need a 3rd headphone amp just to give enough juice to the Susvaras to have a rich sound as well as a loud one, 'cause with the DAVE, with or without M Scaler, it was loud enough but sounded somewhat anemic. I am seriously considering the Holo Audio May KTE DAC, based on many equally enthusiastic review from users and reviewers. DAC comparisons:#Rockna #WavedreamAddition #Chord #DAVE #HoloAudio #Spring2Extreme Jun 11, 2021 · As for Chord, in the first place, beginning with the DAVE and based on their parts content, I think Chord DACs are highly overrated. Ouch. @GoldenOne , I appreciate your levelheaded responses that helped me figure out if I’d like to consider getting the May, which I’m planning to do, thank you. The Copper Teacher So, The May. If one loves the sound of the DAVE, they will love it even more by upgrading to a better power supply. I say specifically 'ladder', as Holo DACs are not R2R type, but a segmented architecture plus added a separate compensation ladder. I did try hqplayer and 768khz via USB into the Dave and I had a few issues, some crackles here and there, and occasionally random stops in music. If you have them sell, and use the cash for either one of these 2 items. I searched around, read everything about dacs, noticed that many of the TOTL dacs are R2R dacs, Holo May was one, measured perfectly and had raving reviews (especially when used with HQPlayer) stating that it's better than Dave. But then again, look at this presentation… The Chord DAVE is Next Level. My server and network seem adequate. My budget is approximately $3,000 to $3,500. I can hear that May is playing less precisely, but somehow I feel a stronger emotional connection with the music. It’s more about my personal preferences. Not that you asked! Jan 22, 2021 · I've just been using my regular iMac with HQPlayer, and indeed, with PCM up-sampling, there's little CPU use. Chord Mscaler plus Chord Hugo TT costs $10,300. Jul 3, 2023 · The Holo May is best used with USB or a very good streamer that allows you to use it with I2S. This setup would be for my headphones. com. non-upsampled data into Dave (without MScaler) and into May NOS mode. A good DAC with either DS or R2R topology combined with software upsampling to very high bit rates seems to be the bees's knees over at audiophilestyle. Mar 14, 2022 · The DAVE’s dynamic range even within the 20hz-20khz bandwidth falls behind many other options available today and so lower level signals are not as clean as those produced by either other delta sigma options such as a Gustard X26 Pro or R2R options such as a Holo May. More natural. Which have you found to sound better? I realize that the Hugo TT provides up to 9 W of output, while the DAVE provides 1. Jan 22, 2021 · Front End: i914900K/4080 - Roon>PGGB/HQPlayer > Holo May L2>Hattor Big Pre (Vishay)> Amps: KG CFA3, Riviera AIC-10 input: 12a7 Mullard M8136, DNA Stellaris: Input: 6n1p Pearl reflektor Rectifiers: 422a WE 5U4G GEC, Elrog, KR RK Power: 2A3 RCA mono plate, KR HP, TA-2A, Eksonic T2 input: Siemens E88CC, Reflector 1974 SS 6n23p, Amperex JAN 7208 1967 Orange, Power: Mullard EL34 XF2 Double OO May 29, 2018 · Holo Audio [Spring Lv. The May KTE is 2X the cost of the Laiv. I am not entirely sure how the ASR guys do their testing because in one example they measure -127dB for the Topping DM7 (8 channel version of the D90L/SE), yet when Stereophile measures it, it is FAR worse (vs. Nov 24, 2017 · Tambaqui have something in common with Chord DAVE in sense of good soundstage and overall refinement, but have nicer tone and doesn’t sound as “clinical” as Chord. My chain is QoBuz -> Roon -> USB AudioQuest Carbon Cable -> Holo May in NOS mode with PLL -> Auris Nirvana tube rolled -> Susvara. Expansive sound with fine imaging and staging. Very interesting. The Lampi's I have heard at audio shows have been astonishing. sometimes songs would just refuse to play. I have read that Goldensound had success using SRC-DX USB to dual coax Jan 22, 2021 · Everyone have our "preferences" and not sure if all of that can be classified as "bias" e. Amps: Solid State - Zahl HM1>Hattor I/O> CFA3, DNA Stellaris: Input: 6n1p Pearl reflektor Rectifiers: 422a WE 5U4G GEC, Elrog, KR RK Power: 2A3 RCA mono plate, KR HP, TA-2A, Eksonic T2 input: Siemens E88CC, Reflector 1974 SS 6n23p, Amperex JAN 7208 1967 Orange, Power: Mullard EL34 XF2 Double OO, UltraSonic Studios Telemachus: Input Jan 22, 2021 · I don't use a src-dx into the Dave, but I do use a ddc and run aes/ebu. But clearly, if he leading edge of a note is not reproduced accurately by an audio component, it cannot reproduce classical music well. for my preference, Dave is better than Holo May but Holo May + HQp pairing is better than Dave so there is no generic conclusion of one is superior over other and this ranking can vary between person to person, so the objective answer is it depends on Jan 22, 2021 · And in some cases the holo May outclasses the Dave in sound and in other cases the Dave sounds better. It doesn't harm playback of 16-bit files May 14, 2015 · Bluesound Node - Optical - Chord Hugo M Scaler - 2x 2m BNC each fully covered with ferrites - Chord DAVE - Chord Ultima 5 - both with ferrites covering entire stock power cable - DAVE sat on 3 Stack Audio AUVA footers, Ultima sat on 4 - Vivid Audio Giya G2 series 2 or HD 800 S Phone - Final Audio Heaven VIII USB Cable Ferrites and Power Cable Oct 10, 2021 · I was originally saving for a Dave or TT2 + M scaler but after watching videos on YouTube and finally being able to find one to demo I fell in love with the Holo May, so I dropped my plans for the Chord life and ordered it, now I just need to round out the setup. Jan 22, 2021 · Unfortunately not. Shanling M9, M6 Ultra, M8T. Jun 11, 2021 · Holo May has got my intrigued. gave up after a short while. , but after multiple mails , they are non responsive to reach out to me and it seems they are doing great without the obligation to Jan 22, 2021 · Unfortunately not. I sold my DAVE after listening to Holo May and while I haven’t yet decided if I want to switch from Holo to MolaMola I’d recommend Tambaqui over DAVE for sure. Someone had May KTE in classifieds and my wallet was crying blood. Jan 22, 2021 · In other words scrambling alone makes Holo May/Springs not NOS. I have ordered the Holo May KTE and hope I enjoy both? Jan 22, 2021 · Also, by any chance have you tried out the Dav+MScaler, May and Bricasti on speakers, and if so was your conclusion still the same wrt the relative ranking, ie - Holo May>Dave+MScaler>Bricast M1SE>Dave? Thanks! Jan 22, 2021 · I had TT2. Apr 24, 2021 · First using the PLL off on the May: Holo Spring 2 KTE was surprisingly more clean sounding, more relaxed, effortless and pleasing to listen, from the same source. The two baseline tests are: a. In my conversation with Kitsune team, they have good experience with Benchmark HPA4 as well. Although for May you’ll also need amplifier. There are more classic ladder types with two practical textbook types and combination of some other types Nov 30, 2019 · I am now awaiting the arrival of my Holo Audio Spring 3 KTE, without preamp section, which uses the same trickle down technology from the May . I was hoping that the Intona could negate the need to keep the PC in the Aquarius and i could get rid of it. I really really prefer May. Share Reactions: Tubewin. iBasso DX300 MAX, PB5. Jan 22, 2021 · I get snaps, crackles and pops when I try to run higher than 192k upsampling from HQPlayer to my SMS-200 Ultra Neo to my Qutest. Jan 22, 2021 · I made some comparisons myself with the Chord Dave a couple of weeks ago (using Susvara headphones) and although Dave is the most clean (accurate) sounding DAC I have ever heard, it didn’t have the spacious and deep bass that Spring 2 KTE has. Reviewers pointing this out is a good thing. But the results speak for themselves subjectively and objectively. Dave is superb. But its your money and only you can decide. The other factor that May/Springs violate NOS definition is use of digital filtering. I am interested in your opinion, if you have had an opportunity to listen to the May DAC and if so, your thoughts in May 11, 2023 · The amp in the DAVE was pretty poor (which I say as a former DAVE owner), and nobody with high end headphones uses a full CHORD chain, it's impossible. When I listen to classical music on the other two DACs, music sounds as if they are a 2 dimensional flat plane inside your head while with the DAVE, music just Jan 22, 2021 · DAC: Chord DAVE,Topping E30, Topping D90 - DAC Related: Chord MScaler, Headphone Amp: Feliks Envy (Performance/SR Purple), Tubes: Tung Sol 6F8G - Melz 1578 - Headphones: Audeze LCD-5, HiFiMan Sundara, Susvara, Sennheiser HD-660S2, Sonos ACE, Verum 1 MK2, Sony WH-1000XM5, AKG K92 - Streaming Source: Silent Angel M1T, Silent Angel Forrester F1 Mar 26, 2023 · Hi I would say that the T&A dac or the Holo May are superior to the Dave and Mscaler. Turn the Lumin volume down to a very low level before you play anything. Jan 22, 2021 · Likewise can't speak for the May since I don't have one, but compared with delta-sigma DACs that I own (SMSL SU-8 and RME ADI-2) the DAVE is amazing at producing holographic sound. this was with the latest Windows chord driver. Jan 22, 2021 · Hey @Roasty, sorry I read this when you posted a couple of week, then one of my darling kids gave me COVID, which was fun but if you are still interested: After finally settling back on the May KTE, after excursions with the Mola Mola and musetec, i've been furiously demo'ing preamps of colours Dec 26, 2018 · 4) Has anyone yet compared a Holo Audio May KTE (with high-rate upsampling from HQP) with the Tambaqui, the dCS Bartok, or the Chord DAVE (upsampled by HQP or MS) with the Sean Jacobs DC3 / DC4? (TwitteringMachines review of the May compares it to the Tambaqui, but only used the May in NOS mode with no sw upsampling) 小弟目前使用的系統跟您類似，歌單也稍有相似之處，加上您文中候補不少都有聽過，所以斗膽提出點建議： 目前小弟的系統：壁插9999>農夫apollo排插>chord 2go+2yu>weiss dac501>psi a17 小弟的dac是一路從chord hugo2（搭配cardas的rca to xlr轉接頭）> chord tt2 >weiss dac501 期間有幸，在版上不少大佬借我試聽了chord dave Jan 22, 2021 · So when you compare Holo May with other DACs, use HQPlayer as well and make an objective conclusion as that can tilt the table towards Holo May. . At one time, after 4 days, sound really degraded. Holo May KTE was almost the same, just a little more dynamic and it had that fatiguing quality. Jan 22, 2021 · The holo may uses an analog reconstruction design which combats aliasing whilst retaining NOS impulse response. Aug 28, 2021 · The Chord DAVE + M-Scaler or dCS Rossini DAC/ Rossini Master Clock Chord Qutest, Holo Audio May KTE , Musician Audio Aquarius , Rockna WaveDream XLR. A friend borrowed my factory spec Dave a few weeks ago and he was so impressed that he sold most of his hifi system so he could order a new one. On the other hand I find the holo may more musical than the other dacs and sits on the other side of sounding 'analogue' and sounds more real than both the DAVE/tambaqui but is more laid back and smoother. It is a Chord and dCS who try to confuse users, many others too, I suspect a Holo Audio is on the list. I have a feeling they may be very close tonally, especially because the way Steve Huff compares the Terminator Plus to the Chord Dave is similar to the way the T+A DAC 200 compares against the Dave and Mscaler combined: VS the Chord DAVE: The Dave is electric, alive, dynamic and uber Apr 11, 2022 · I felt bass performance was superior on both the May and dave. Tambaqui). Jan 22, 2021 · First using the PLL off on the May: Holo Spring 2 KTE was surprisingly more clean sounding, more relaxed, effortless and pleasing to listen, from the same source. Setup 2: Roon Nucleus > Holo Audio May KTE > Holo Audio Bliss KTE | Feliks Euforia. Jan 22, 2021 · @kkrazik2008. The Dave is better but the TT2 can go toe-to-toe Jan 22, 2021 · When I had a May I thought a TT2 was better and a standard factory spec Dave was stunning compared to a May. 3 KTE] Schiit Audio [Yggdrasil] Mytek [Brooklyn] And I borrowed Super DACs : MSB Technology [Select DAC II Full Option] Chord [Dave] Myek [Manhattan II] I had A-B test about 2 months. Chord Hugo 2 & 2Go. Additional DAC's should be added to this list. Jan 22, 2021 · Front End: i914900K/4080 - Roon>PGGB/HQPlayer > Holo May L2>Hattor Big Pre (Vishay)> Amps: KG CFA3, Riviera AIC-10 input: 12a7 Mullard M8136, DNA Stellaris: Input: 6n1p Pearl reflektor Rectifiers: 422a WE 5U4G GEC, Elrog, KR RK Power: 2A3 RCA mono plate, KR HP, TA-2A, Eksonic T2 input: Siemens E88CC, Reflector 1974 SS 6n23p, Amperex JAN 7208 1967 Orange, Power: Mullard EL34 XF2 Double OO Jan 22, 2021 · Every variable has been assessed, burn in etc the lot. I'm curious since you said you preferred the Chord TT2/MScaler Combo better? I am an owner of the TT2/MScaler and a new owner of the Chord DAVE/MScaler combo. Jun 9, 2016 · Roon -> HQPlayer -> Holo RED -> Holo May KTE -> Holo Bliss / Zähl HM1 / Ferrum OOR+HYPSOS Headphones: Hifiman Susvara, Abyss 1266, ZMF Atrium, Raal CA-1A, Sennheiser HD800S, Meze 109 Portable: Chord Mojo 2 + Poly -> Moondrop KATO Measurements can be a good guide, but only the deaf follow them without listening Jan 22, 2021 · Excuse me if this has been answered already, but did you - apart from John Atkinsons' test with 16bit data - measure Holo May and DAVE later with your equipment as well with "best-case" data for both devices like PGGB 20bit 32fs for the May and PGGB 32bit 16fs for the DAVE? May 11, 2023 · Current: Holo May L2 > Holo Bliss KTE > Susvara | Atrium Closed Olive LTD | Caldera Open Burl Sold: Chord DAVE | SMSL SU-10 | Burson Soloist 3X GT | Decware-ZMF OTL REF | HifiMan HE1000SE | Audeze LCD-5 | Audeze LCD-4z Jan 22, 2021 · I am good with a desoldering station and reinstalling caps but I would like to have any mods I do be reversible in the event of a needed repair or future sale. And it wouldn’t be cheap to buy amplifier that will perform at the same level as TT2’s headphone output. Use the money or gain some from the sale and happy days my friend. The tambaqui bass was great but I found it more satisfying on the other dacs. Not much can be done about the DAVE's analog stage though, except maybe pairing it with an excellent preamp. 4 W in 33 ohms, suggesting that the Hugo TT can drive hard-to-drive headphones better. May is better DAC for sure. Would the gs-x mini be comparable to the headphone output of the tt2? Oct 11, 2021 · Headphones: Tungsten DS, Atrium Bubinga, VC Sapele, LCD X 2021, Aeon Noire 2, Focal Clears; IEMs: UM Mest MKII CIEM, 7Hertz Timeless, FiiO FH7 DACs & AMPs: Cayin HA-300 MK2, Holo Audio Bliss & Spring 3 KTE, Topping A30 & D30 Pros, Monolith THX AAA, Schiit Modi/Magni 3 Jul 17, 2022 · Setup 1: Roon Nucleus > Auralic Aries G2 > Chord Hugo M Scaler > Chord DAVE > Holo Audio Bliss KTE. You may have Aug 7, 2021 · I went the chord dave route first as I had a M-Scaler already and love the chord sound but I plan plan get a holo may KTE to compare Headphones | Hifman Susvara Unveiled | Hifiman Susvara | Abyss 1266 Phi TC w/super conductor | Hifman Arya V2 | Sony XM5 Apr 5, 2022 · An exploration of Chord DAVE, MScaler, Qutest, and Holo May, HQPlayer I currently have a number of fantastic products on my desk, and given this interesting opportunity to directly compare some products that are usually not something many will have heard, and if they have, will likely have heard on different systems, I wanted to do just that. Sad about that. 這次以草爸實驗室的固定音響系統下，同時比較了三部非常優秀的DAC，讓大家理解一下不同的解碼方式，所帶來的差異。很有趣的過程，希望對大家 Aug 17, 2022 · The rest is history. Share Mar 24, 2022 at 7:49 PM. Not going to spoil it, but he does have some contrasting views on both Holo dacs. Mar 27, 2021 · I've heard a reviewer claim that the Holo May KTE alone is better than the Chord Dave with M scaler. Jan 22, 2021 · DACs: Holo May L2, Ferrum Wandla DAPs & Portable: A&K Sp3k, HiBy RS8, Chord Hugo 2, Cayin RU7. So for 24bit Pegasus R2R DAC, we should set 24bit or 20bit inside HQplayer? I don't remember hqp, but typically bit depth parameter should always be set to 24-bit if pegasus support it (of course it does). Nov 24, 2017 · Any comparisons of the kte holo may to chord TT2/Mscaler or DAVE?. The Holo Audio is approximately $3,000 new and the used Hugo TT2 is a tad more at $3,300. Jun 27, 2021 · Wow, I guess sorry wouldn't be the right response. Stax SR-007, Stax SR-X9000, Susvara, Abyss 1266 Phi TC, Audeze LCD-X The #R2R DAC from HoloAudio, the #MayKTE in-depth analysis and comparisons. Richer. Denser. It was not possible for me to prove remotely, but a @GoldenOne desperate defensive attitude made it possible. Digital - Chord MScaler + Dave (both with Sean Jacobs ARC6 power supplies). It is why Holo is placed againt Chord in first place, as none of them re-produce it properly. Jan 22, 2021 · It seems that neither Chord nor Holo produce correct dynamic respone. See also my DIY mods: - Dave's Choral battery supply - Supercharging Dave's amp - My Choral housed Mscaler (and creating a dual optical link) Jan 22, 2021 · Just saw the early access review of the Holo May KTE and the Spring 3 KTE from Passion for sound. There is a better solution than MScaller + Dave combo. I hope that May will have the same thing but with better clarity. Sep 10, 2021 · You have to view Dave without Mscaler ~= May and adding the MScaler to the Dave ~= adding HQPlayer to the May. Jun 11, 2021 · Well, the Chord DAVE at $11,000 has a very cheap to build switch mode power supply, and two $1. READ MY REVIEW OF THE PLUS HERE AS MOST OF IT WILL PERTAIN TO THIS 12th ANNIVERSARY EDITION Feb 13, 2023 · I would be curious to hear head-to-head reviews as well. Shanling M9, M6 Ultra. Nov 20, 2022 · The Holo May will give you that in spades. If you set it up well, I would be surprised to get feedback that it sounds spiky and sibilant. I was playing Tidal Hifi/Master quality Dance/EDM/Pop songs and the setup included Simaudio Moon Neo 430 HAD solid state amp, Woo audio WA33 tube amp, Utopia, Susvara, PS May 9, 2021 · The choice between the dcs Bartok vs the DENAFRIPS Terminator-Plus is not going to be an easy decision. This ranking is just my subjective thinking. I also have the Benchmark HPA4 and it makes a great combo with the May - whether listening via my Focal Utopia HPs or active ATC setup. Sep 11, 2021 · If you’re using May, bypass the pre and use Lumin Leedh Processing Volume before you get the pre repaired. With stand retail is around $15k these days. Server is well under 50% cpu utilization when upscaling. Feb 16, 2025 · 🪴はじめに 拙宅ではHOLOのMAY DACを使っておりました。 前回記事にした逢瀬のNU-DDCを入れたことにより、i2sインSPDIFアウトが可能となり、DAVEのBNCにインしたらどうなるか？🤔 事の始まりは、上記検証から••• 🪴【CHORD DAVE vs  HOLO MAY】 ①DST-00→NU-DDC→DAVE 中音域のエネルギーがあり、有機 Feb 16, 2025 · 【CHORD DAVE vs HOLO MAY】 ①DST-00→NU-DDC→DAVE 中音域のエネルギーがあり、有機的 音場は狭いが、hqplayerでsinc-Lにするとちょうど良くなる とにかく音楽が楽しい。ブルーノート東京来てるみたいだ どこまでもボリューム上げたくなる. g. Meatier. Jan 22, 2021 · I recently got a used Holo May KTE with my coming from a Chord Qutest, Chord TT2 with M Scaler, and eventually Chord DAVE with M Scaler. Actually Schiit DACs are not pure R2R. I intend to use my Topping Pre90 and Ext90 to control this and my phono preamp. Current : Holo May L2 > Holo Bliss KTE > Susvara | Atrium Closed Olive LTD | Caldera Open Burl Nov 24, 2017 · Setup 1: Roon Nucleus > Auralic Aries G2 > Chord Hugo M Scaler > Chord DAVE > Holo Audio Bliss KTE. Jan 22, 2021 · I had used Holo May with Tube amp WA33 and also with SS amp Simaudio Moon 430, both sounded great and again it will come down to the preference of amp characteristics. Don Sachs is ecstatic with the sound of his Lampizator DAC, as close as you can get to analogue SQ in the digital realm. I could not decide on if I preferred running it NOS or with MScaler. This decision is further complicated by maybe considering some other DAC's such as MSB Discrete, Bricasti (M1SE or M21), Chord, DAVE, Holo Audio May KTE DAC, etc. In case of the latter, please set DAVE to 0dB preamp mode instead of fixed -3dB output. Open-back: Abyss AB-1266 Apr 27, 2024 · My pal with his end kit prefers his Holo May KTE DAC to his combo Chord Dave and M-Scaler, the latter of which he sold and is extremely happy with the upgrade. He just doesn't like the May FYI I just moved from Dave to May and couldn't be happier. Grand 9i-906, Monolith Liquid Platinum Headphones in use Monolith M1070C modded, Focal Stellia, HE1000v2, Sash Tres modded, Audeze LCD3, Monolith M1060C modded, Sivga SV023, E-MU Ebony, Hifiman HE6se Dec 21, 2021 · The Chord Dave with Stand (Stand Not Included). I am looking for a end game DAC this and a few others keep popping up on the radar. If you use DAVE, you may either use the DAVE volume or the Lumin volume. Sep 1, 2022 · I am considering a new DAC and dated on your enthusiastic review I will add the DAC200 to the list. Jul 25, 2022 · When you get into the Chord, dCS, Nagra, MSB, Tambaqui, Holo May rarified air of digital audio converters, to me it becomes a totally subjective endeavor. Also best in NOS or DSD mode. Jan 22, 2021 · PC > Holo Audio May L3 KTE DAC > Holo Audio Bliss KTE > Raal Immanis / ZMF Caldera Redheart LTD / Focal Utopia with FAW Noir Hybrid HPC 4pin Balanced Furutech plug / Sennheiser HD800S / Audeze LCD-3F / Sennheiser HD700 Portable: xDSD Gryphon > Meze 99 Classics Слава Україні! Героям слава! Oct 13, 2023 · Also, perhaps someone mentioning a DAC they haven't even heard, but just read about, that may not be as popular on this side of the pond, like the Aries Cerat for example, may not have been on the OP's radar at all, and it may turn out after demo'ing it to be the perfect DAC for the OP, so "shallow non-substantive" post turned out to be very Sep 19, 2021 · The HOLO May sure is. 50 TI chip op amps which are the core of its analog sections. When I had the Chord Dave, I found Jan 22, 2021 · So recently acquired a used Holo May KTE (1 month old turned on all the time) for demo, pitting it against the usual suspect (the whole Chord Dave / M scaler gang with Wave cable + power supply) Jan 22, 2021 · Front End: i914900K/4080 - Roon>PGGB/HQPlayer > Holo May L2. But how does the sound of the Chord DAVE compare to the sound of Jan 22, 2021 · HD800SD, AK120, Chord Dave & Mscaler, Qs CMA400i dac/amp Denon S10. I'll update once i've tried the MScaler with a different delta-sigma dac however. Jan 22, 2021 · Holo May KTE, HqPlayer+Roon, Blue Hawaii SE, Holo Bliss . Then I put some music that had quite passages and the truth started to come out. Shop around and buy what you like and can afford. Nov 18, 2022 · DACs from Chord (Dave, Qutest, TT2), Weiss (501), Lab 12 (Reference), DCS (Lina and Clock), Holo MAY, Playback Designs, Luxman, Jays Audio, Mola Mola and of course Denafrips. Exactly how they've achieved this they've not said. Jan 22, 2021 · Chord DAVE costs $10,600. Jan 22, 2021 · The May review at the time hasn't been released yet, suffice to say I wasn't too enthusiastic about that video when it drops as I just got the Dave, but also I'm well aware of what Chord's sound signature is, but the sound signature of Holo is an unknown to me. I'm thinking of pulling the trigger and selling off my TT2/mscaler for one Headphones | Hifman Susvara Unveiled | Hifiman Susvara | Abyss 1266 Phi TC w/super conductor | Hifman Arya V2 | Sony XM5 Jan 22, 2021 · As much as I am itching to buy Holo May + HQPlayer, this is what stopping me from pressing the button yet, 1) Have some key questions on HQPlayer to Signalyst as the info in the internet is abysmal even on basic topics such as right version/right requirements etc. Dec 30, 2019 · I did power off, because I took the break in process in overdrive (having no patience), playing max-loudness techno and pink noise 24/7. Portable: Astell & Kern SP3000. I currently have a Chord Qutest and like the dac but would like to upgrade a bit. Amir just uses the default Holo May KTE Overview : This DAC is a bit weird, it’s a great option for making everything you run through it sound great and natural, but it has a habit of masking some of the lower level nuance and artificially dulling things to give it that character at times. Jul 13, 2021 · A conclusion comes when looking at a reason why Chord fans take Holo Audio as a target, while there are other fine ladder DACs in the price range of a Dave plus Mscaller or even much cheaper. I've found a used Hugo TT2 dac for the same price as a new Holo Audio Spring 3 KTE dac. Cayin N7, C9. I wish I had tried it when I had a Holo Spring here, but HQPlayer gives wonderful results with the Audio-gd R-27HE. A new Hugo TT is nearly $6000. Open-back: Abyss AB Jun 17, 2022 · Gaming pc into Isotek Aquarius ->Jitterbug->Usb cable->Intona USB isolator->SRC-DX-Dc-blocks->Dave : A noticeable improvement, but i had also ordered a Genesis one regenerator for Dave. Jan 22, 2021 · The holo may's NOS also sounds different to most other NOS dacs due to how it handles analog reconstruction. Jan 22, 2021 · I would not say that Holo May is better than Chord DAVE with full set of upgrades, because technically it’s not. I’ll look out for that. Compared to the Denafrips Pontus 15th which comes in at around $2k the Holo is wider, deeper and smoother with more bass impact. Add an M Scaler and you are at $20k for the entire kit. Jan 22, 2021 · Right, so that's how Atomic Bob got -140dB. Jan 22, 2021 · The nice thing about the DAVE, of course, is that the ~$40 SMPS inside the case can easily be extracted. I have been resistant to adding an external 'box' but I may have to look into the FARED option or Sean Jacobs mini ARC6 / DC4 power Jan 22, 2021 · Hey GoldenOne, I'm considering a balanced gold point attenuator to be between my holo may and a mcintosh amp. Do resampling on the PC, HQPlayer does it with a vast amount of PC processing power, result less Jan 22, 2021 · Server: Antipodes K30 G4, Antipodes EX w roon, HQPlayer, Lyrion DAC: Chord TT, Chord TT2/Wave Storm/Mscaler, RME ADI-2 DAC fs Headphones: Focal Utopia, Sennheiser HD800s Jan 22, 2021 · 24bit files sound better than 16bit files. zsxqrw stowk pkcos jvaxz wpie cnn bfweu wtn hzfslb nlet xneewh wwgub etjruy htj swdxn