Holo Audio May KTE vs DCS Rossini Player / Clock


Like the title says.

I’ve been using the Holo May DAC for a while and really like it a lot. Because it’s what I do I bought the DCS to try out as an alternative or possible upgrade to the May DAC.

I don’t have the DCS (none Apex) home yet but I’m wondering if anyone has compared these two units as DACs and what your experience is? Also, can anyone comment on the Apex upgrade… at $9k that’s a lot of moolah, can it be justified? 
I’m using an Aurender N10 as source, various amps, preamps, and main speakers currently are the ProAc D40R which tend a little to the warm side, this being one of the prime reasons for trying something a little more neutral than an R2R DAC.

I will report back with what I hear, but predictions??

Rooze

 

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So the May is on the warmer side of neutral where the dCS Rossini is right in the middle, as neutral as I’ve heard.

Than You @rooze for this important feedback. I am still a few months away from getting a new DAC. But collecting all the user feedback on this forum, I have come to the conclusion that I need a DAC that should be neutral. A bit bright might not hurt, but a warm DAC will most likely not work for me.

@rooze ,

So, did you move to the DCS? Did you compare the DCS Vs Holo? If yes, can you please share your experience?