Holo Audio May DAC

Quick update on my burnin experience with my Holo May KTE DAC. I’ve hit peak performance at 3300 hours of continuous play. Basically December 23 until today, March 18, feeding it music 24x7. Maybe I’m an outlier, but that’s what it took. I will say that the sound quality, detail, tone, and soundstage today is nothing short of beautiful and astounding. There were lots of ups and downs along the way of those 3300 hours to get to this point. This is the longest burn-in I’ve ever encountered in 20 years. In suspect many people will give up and sell their DACs before they fully burnin. In any case, everyone’s experience may vary, but this was my experience. Throwing it out there for the benefit of anyone else that bought an Holo May KTE and isn’t hearing the magic and bliss yet. Hopefully you won’t need 3300 hours, but I did. I can say when it hits peak burnin it is the most beautiful and realistic digital source I’ve ever heard in my life and you will love it.

Sounded like bliss to me out of the box compared to any chip based DAC I've ever heard. It's not subtle either.  I'm not much for breaking in components, but then I've not encountered anyone who had a bad initial experience with their may.  

I am completely torn on a DAC purchase. I’ve pretty much narrowed down to the Holo May KTE or the Chord DAVE.   
Both have unique, custom DACs. Neither has MQA or is Roon Ready (compromises I’ve accepted). Both have outstanding measurements and reviews. The Chord is much more established and reputable and I love the look, but is much more expensive. The Holo is the latest technology and is more of a new guy on the block (and possibly flavor of the month).   
I considered the Weiss DAC501, Lampizator Big 7, and the DAC and streamer/DAC units from Matrix among others. I keep returning to the Chord and Holo based on reviews and feedback.
  
Help!

LOL Jeff you came to the wrong place to ask for help

I don't own the May but I wish I could, Chord would not be an option for me. The only alternative would be Terminator+

The May is enticing because of the low Impedance output buffer which allows you to go into an amplifier directly.

If you have the means I think just my opinion you should consider strongly the May

@audionutjeff, might want to look into a possible new version of Dave coming along in the near future. I seem to remember a comment that Chord might be working on a new Dave.