HoloAudio STREAMER is out now

I just ordered one.  I think it will take 4-6 weeks to get here.  I’m using an iFi Zen Stream now with an external LPS into a Denafrips Pontus 2 connected via USB . I’m not sure this will be a big upgrade but I like the idea of trying I2S from the Red to the Pontus.  Also compared the measurements by Golden Sound and it has a much lower noise floor than the iFi.  I only use the streamer for Roon and other upgrade options — Lumin U2 Mini, Auralic Aries, etc. — are more features and cost than I really need.  Will share findings in a couple of months.

@nymarty  My recent experience at my buddy's with the Red was that USB was noticeably better into a Holo May DAC than the I2S. Worth experimenting if you can.

@hilde45 thanks!  Will definitely try the different connections.  I’m inclined to use USB but want to try I2S to see if it’s as good.  I’ve had good experience with AES too.

Qobuz is no problem for me with Bubble and selecting HQPlayer as the renderer.

Using Red as NAA and 1.4/1.5 MHz 20 Bit PCM playback into Holo May KTE via USB.

Can someone who has a Red answer me this? Can it be used as an NAA using HQPlayer then Airplay or Spotify connect without rebooting. In other words, do you boot into NAA then, to do anything else, you need to boot into "regular" mode? Thanks.