Holo Audio May DAC


Just read a very nice review of this in Stereophile this month and after doing some research it looks like this one could be a very nice option for me.  
https://kitsunehifi.com/product/holo-audio-may-dac/
  
It's made in China I think (or could be Taiwan?, and yes, I am very well aware that these are two very different countries. ;)), and employs a direct to consumer model to keep the price as low as possible.  This does not worry me after purchasing a Jay's Audio transport from Vinshine Audio and having zero issues.  

Just curious if anyone here has heard one or purchased?  I'm very intrigued.  I know the Denafrips Terminator is another highly regarded DAC with a similar ordering model, but costs a couple grand more than this one.  Considering that one as well.

Thanks
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Owners are probably just enjoying music instead of coming here, it’s what happens with good discrete R2R multibit dacs. They stop the merry-go-round dac search.

Cheers George
@glory I use the base model Intona USB cables and USB 3.0 galvanic isolator.  They sound great.  No real comparison other than different manufacturer's AES/EBU and SPDIF cables, which I don't like as much as the USB.
Joining the club today just ordered the May KTE version. 4-6 weeks delivery time. I will hunt you all if it’s not good 😉
What power cables can you recommend for the May?
Congrats on your May KTE @martin-andersen. You will love it.

I’ve tried Shunyata Alpha NR v1 and Sigma NR v1 cables plugged into my Shunyata Everest 8000 conditioner for the May KTE. I found both to cause a darker and veiled sound in my system. I suspect that it’s due to the filtration in these cords. I now use an older Paul Kaplan’s HE with 3A conditioner box and copper connectors. Everything is more open, airy, natural and with great definition and extension.  It just sounds right.

On a separate note, I’ve found that a USB cable swap also changes the sound significantly. Of course YMMV.

Happy listening.

Let the break-in begin ..

Just unpacked the May, what a beauty. The build quality is just awesome.

Out of the box, convoluted but cozy. I return in a week. Going to let it play 24/7 with some breaks as recommended in this thread.