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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
snackeyp
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nonoise
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Here's a great review of the Holo May DAC. One bit that got my attention was this: 
It’s worth noting that John Atkinson of Stereophile, among others, have measured the TKE May DAC finding unparalleled performance, This implies a resolution of more than 22 bits, which is the highest I have encountered.

https://twitteringmachines.com/review-holo-audio-kte-may-dac/

All the best,
Nonoise
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@nonoise Thanks for posting this review.  
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@nonoise Indeed. I just don't buy the pure measurement perspective pushed by ASR, but it appears that this dac measures quite well and is a real technical achievement: 

https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/review-and-measurements-of-holo-audio-may...
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There's something very right about Holo DACs. I only heard one, years ago, at an audio show when I sat down to listen to some headphones. Holo was still new and when I put on the headphones, it was the first time I thought I could listen to this sound all day long and not want or need for anything. 

All the best,
Nonoise
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The Holo Audio May DAC 3 won the Product Of The Year in Stereophile this month.  
I couldn't find a web link to the article.  It will probably be up in a week or two.  I read this in the print edition.
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