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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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luisma31
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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
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@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. 
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audionutjeff
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Jriggy, this is exactly my concern!  DAVE is about 5 years old.  A new version is a good possibility and I would hate to buy one and see it replaced a few months later.  Current DAVE already stretches the budget, a new one would likely be more.  So Holo now, wait for a new DAVE, or something else....
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The May is enticing because of the low Impedance output buffer which allows you to go into an amplifier directly.


does the may have remote controlled output volume adjustment capability?  i thought it was a straight dac (fixed output) only...
luisma31
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does the may have remote controlled output volume adjustment capability? i thought it was a straight dac (fixed output) only
 
To my knowledge it doesn't but there are other ways of implementing volume control upstream (or even downstream)

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