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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
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@jtrimm Congrats on the new DAC.  I'm confident that you will love it the more you listen.  Mine also had a slight edginess when first powered up, but no longer.  I have about 200 hours on mine so far and it's awesome.  
Please share your impressions as they unfold.
Happy listening!
Peter
kneat63
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Got mine yesterday. Ordered it on 11/23. Only a few hours on it but really enjoying the upgrade from a Burr Brown-based DAC. Hugr soundstage ang great detail.
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@kneat63 Are you using the Singxer USB audio bridge with the May or just as stand alone?
kneat63
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@falconquest   No bridge - the KTE's “enhanced” USB module seems to be very solid in my initial listening 
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kmmd
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I just placed my order for the KTE. As per the website, only 2 KTE’s are available for order. Now the wait begins.

I’ll be feeding the May with an Auralic Aries G2.1 connected by a Shunyata Sigma USB cable. I’m currently using a Yggy which will end up going to my bedroom system.

The remainder of the chain is as follows:
KTE May -> VAC Signature MkIIa SE (Cryoed Telefunken 6922’s) -> Pass Labs XVR-1 crossover -> Pass Labs X250.8 (mid’s and high’s) and Bryston 7B SST’s (low’s below 250Hz) to Maggie 3.6R’s. Subs for two channel include a REL 212/SE (Left) and a pair of S/5 SHO’s (Right). Interconnects are Wireworld Platinum Eclipse 7 XLR’s. Most of the above are powered by a Shunyata Everest 8000 while subs are direct to the wall.
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