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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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redlenses03
94 posts
 
A couple things
- if it’s being shipped to you in a matter of days then it’s already built (obviously) and with a lead time of 6 week build time to ship, your cancellation is very late in the process.  
They would lose a lot of money on a unit just sitting as well as time put into it.  More importantly they must have a cancellation policy that you should have been aware of prior to ordering?

- you will be able to sell it without problem, so I wouldn’t worry about it.  You may be out a few bucks for some shipping or whatever but this isn’t a money making hobby
martin-andersen
139 posts
 
You may end up loving it (:
yakbob
478 posts
 
Holo Audio is pretty clear about cancellations both at the time of order, and on their Terms and Conditions page:

"Refunds on Holo Audio, LCR-1 MK5/MK4 Phono Stages, and any other special order items.
  • Only accepted within 48 hours after purchase, refunds/cancellations may be made."
Not as much an example of a restrictive policy, than failing to read the fine print. It sounds like Wildism is simply maintaining the Holo Audio policy.
dbb
198 posts
 
This comparative review might be of some interest in this thread.

https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/review-holo-may-l2-dac-and-the-musetec-audio-lks-audio-mh-da0...
vinylshadow
501 posts
 
Do you folks think using a Holo May L2/KTE DAC with an upgraded Node 2i (PD Creative PSU interface, SBooster LPS and better power cable (which really makes the Node 2i much better sounding)) is "overkill" for a DAC choice?
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