Some folk over on Head-Fi are using/discussing it, I believe. Check out the “Dedicated Source Component “ forum.
HoloAudio STREAMER is out now
I've read lots of discussions about streamers, especially about how to get value for less than several thousand $$'s. The typical responses include Bluesound, Innuous, iFi, Raspberry Pi, Cambridge, and probably a couple others I'm missing.
People LOVE the Holo Audio DAC's -- the May, the Spring, e.g.
Now they have a streamer. It's less than $1k. I wonder if anyone has it or has compared it?
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Was it really "amazing"? If so, that’s quite encouraging at its price point. I wonder how it compares sonically to the Magna Mano Ultra MK III that really impressed Hans Beekhuysen with its sound quality. He described it as 8/10ths performance of the mighty Grimm MU1 which is his current reference. Quite the compliment given the Ultra MK III is about1,300.00 USD. Really high praise. Charles |
@charles1dad When I say it was "amazing" I am choosing that word carefully. That's how it sounded to me and to the experienced audiophile with whom I listened. In addition to building audio equipment (including amps, preamps, speakers, and his Intel NUC) he has extensive computer experience. This is his conclusion, also, and we went back and forth to compare. The Holo exceeded his best streamers after many years. So, that's my basis for the word "amazing." Am I a professional reviewer with the experience of a Darko or Hans Beekhuysen? Not by a long shot. I am an amateur and only speaking to my experience. Would we agree that there are not that many options between the Bluesound Node and much more expensive streamers? Indeed, along that line of argument, you mention the Magna Mano Ultra MK III that impressed Hans Beekhuysen. Well, it is about $1500. The Holo Audio Streamer is about $800, nearly half the cost. It would be great to get a comparison between the Magna Mano and the Holo. Because if the Holo is 8/10 as good as the Magna, and the Magna is 8/10ths as good as the Grimm MU1, well, that would be...amazing. |
High praise indeed for a $800 streamer. IME, we often overlooked the other most important aspect of these ‘giant killers’ …..the user interface and associated complexities i.e. how many more boxes, LPS we need to make these giant killers sing. Does it have its own robust app that is easy to navigate or are we relying on 3rd parties apps. Would you mind giving us a full operating breakdown of Red. |
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