Just ordered a KTE. will see if it replaces my direct stream DAC. Roon endpoint from NUC. Wondering if I should use the USB out of the NUC or use ethernet and a hifiBerry converter to coax?
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
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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I'm personally against USB, but am probably just biased from using a non-specialized computer input long ago. As long as you've got a quality USB out, it looks like the May's USB input measures very well (and supports higher input rates if that's your thing). https://www.superbestaudiofriends.org/index.php?threads/kte-may-technical-measurements.8933/ |
Just got my Holo May KTE DAC yesterday. Only 24 hours into 500 hour burn in, so I’ll need a few hundred hours more before giving a comprehensive review. I will say that I already have a good impression of a huge soundstage and incredibly solid and tight bass with this DAC. Current DAC is a PS Audio DirectStream DAC, which sets an high bar, especially fed with a Shunyata Sigma power cord and Shunyata Sigma USB cable. Both are now plugged into the Holo May. As an aside, the Shunyata Sigma USB was the single greatest upgrade for my PS Audio DirectStream. I just installed it 5 days before my Holo May KTE. It made such a huge improvement to my PS Audio DSD, I probably would held off on the Holo May KTE purchase until getting more time with the DSD with the Sigma USB. The Shunyata Sigma USB is a marvel. It is worth every penny given the impact it has had on my system. Anyway, more updates to come on the Holo May KTE after more hours. The highs are still a bit steely with so few hours on it. |
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