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?
“We need some professional assessments, for sure” I am wondering why would you not wanna try Red in your system, even after being smitten by its amazing performance in another system? I think, your personal assessment would be quite helpful to many reading this thread. |
@lalitk Because I have a $750 sunk into a Node 2i with an upgraded external LPS and I want to avoid a lateral move without some evidence. They take 6 weeks to build and are not returnable. So, without some additional data about whether they punch upwards, I'm reluctant to experiment. |
My two cents: I get it. I would probably hesitate too. Your logic is solid. But, there is no such thing as “evidence “ from other folks. The only evidence that matters is you, trying it in your system. As inconvenient as it sounds, it’s the truth. Just my two cents. |
“I want to avoid a lateral move without some evidence.” I get your hesitation with high probability of Red being a lateral move in your system. I must have misunderstood your high praise of Red thinking it punches way above its price point and better than your modified Node. Thanks for the clarification. |
Yes, this is a bit puzzling to me as well. Hearing an audio component In person surpasses what “any” reviewer has to offer. At least for me it would. If I hear an audio product directly that is all I need to make a decision. A good professional review is certainly helpful when direct listening isn’t possible. Perhaps I am missing something here. What could a reviewer tell someone that exceeds what they can hear on their own? The description of the Holo Red as “amazing “ and “sounds delightful “ is very high praise. @hilde45 would you describe your Blue Node listening encounters in the same manner as you did for the Holo network player? My inference could be off but it appeared to me that you were highly impressed with the Holo listening experience. Thanks, Charles |
