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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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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?
oczed
40 posts
 
@vinylshadow - It depends on the rest of your system (amp, speakers, cables, etc.) and where you intend your system to be in the near/mid-future.
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jriggy
564 posts
 
@vinylshadow I’d go for it! If you want it and you have the funds, go for it. You may decide to level up with a different server/streamer one day and you’d already have the great DAC to answer the call… If the May is stretching the budget and/or your sure the Node and this DAC purchase will be it for your digital rig, then get what yer comfortable with and enjoy… If you ever think ‘what if’, then just buy the May or whatever other top of budget unit your thinking :) 
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