Holo Audio May DAC

Termi vs Termi +. Had them both in my house side-by-side.  I so badly wanted to like the plus better.  Latest model, oven controlled clock, has  to be better right??? I kept the Termi.  The plus was great, a slight, very slight, bit more “drive” behind it. Almost like digital equalization slightly tweaked. I didn’t find the change necessary or better, just different. Also, when listening to very delicate detailed highs (“My Foolish Harp” Isabelle Olivier) the Plus couldn’t quite match the  delicacy of the Termi.  Forced my wife to listen too (yeah, I know) she also preferred the terminator over the plus.  Tried both with and without the Gaia.  The Gaia provided a barely discernible improvement to both—kept it. Toying with trying the May but with no trial period, and being extremely satisfied  with Termi I just can’t bring myself to do it...Yet. 

Roon Nucleus+. Mark Levinson pre and monos. B&W 802D3s

@73max, how many hours on both? With such a close sound and the Plus not handling delicacy as well as the standard, sounds like just a break-in thing. When I had a Termi, delicacy and final details is what took the time... Not saying your observations are not true, just aways a chance with something ‘new’. Especially since they’re so 

Definitely way more time on the standard. Over a year. I ran the plus 24 seven For about two weeks. Started comparisons around 10 days.  I think most of the character had developed, but you are correct there may have subtle changes to come.  Based on the overall character I had a definite preference standard. Very subjective, based on my ear, my room and my system. 

Termi vs Plus. I saw Steve Guttenberg’s video review after I had decided to stay with the standard. He sums up my thoughts perfectly! That’s why he is a professional reviewer and I’m not!