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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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martin-andersen
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I would love to read a review where they compare the Level 2 and 3 May DAC.
martin-andersen
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Joining the club today just ordered the May KTE version. 4-6 weeks delivery time. I will hunt you all if it’s not good 😉
What power cables can you recommend for the May?
martin-andersen
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Let the break-in begin ..

Just unpacked the May, what a beauty. The build quality is just awesome.

Out of the box, convoluted but cozy. I return in a week. Going to let it play 24/7 with some breaks as recommended in this thread.



martin-andersen
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Hi @dvdboulet

I am very interested in how you use HQPlayer / roon to control the volume.


I have the LM845P and the May.

Do you set the volume on the LM to max and hope and pray that the digital volume control will never be set to max?

martin-andersen
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@nquery

Thanks for sharing your journey and detailed set-up guide.


I am going to try HQPlayer so of course I will give the digital volume control a spin!


martin-andersen
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You may end up loving it (:
martin-andersen
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@mortcola Like you I had tried many high-end dacs before settling on the May KTE.
It's been a year since I bought it and this is the DAC for me.
Have tried the following dac's, all for at least a week.
Dave, PS Audio Directstream, Doge 7, Orchid, dcs bartok, chord qutest.

Remember to use a good power chord with the dac

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