Haven't heard these DACs, but based on the number of threads asking for comparisons between the Spring 3 and the May, if you're one of those people who will buy the Spring for price and then constantly flog yourself thinking how much better the May would have been - bite the bullet and get the May. It ends up cheaper and better for your mental health. This doesn't happen with brands like Bricasti, where the increments are 5k and 10k, but here you have a $2500 difference, assuming you go for the top-end May. I think the better comparison may be the Spring vs. the level 1 or 2 May. I think that's why I haven't seen anyone with the L-1 or L-2 May dacs. The owners knew that they would be beating themselves up because the KTE is better. Think about what kind of person you are before buying.
