How does the Holo Audio compare to the DSD mk1, and the modded DSD mk1 ? Will the DSD mk2 be better ? I will have a chance to try the DSD mk2, but there is no trial for the Holo Audio in Europe, as far as I know.

I also leave my May KTE on 24/7 and cycle power on the entire system every 2-3 weeks. I follow the practice of digital always powered on, analog powered off when not being used.

I follow that practice as well with the exception of my analog Decware ZROCK2 which is designed to remain on continuously.

Just adding my $0.02 - I think the best DAC ever is the one you are listening to. I’ve only had 4 - 5! DACs (actually that isn’t true - I must have had a DAC in every single CD player I’ve owned - but you get the point - I did forget 2 - 3! though…). My first was a Hugo2 fed by RPi 4 running Squee…

Dusting off this old thread to hear if any Holo Audio May owners have had an opportunity to compare it against the new DS Mk2?

There is a single post I have seen comparing the Spring 3 KTE to the MK2: [image] Directstream Mk 2 observations DACs I had a Holo Spring 3 KTE ($4500) and Direct Stream Dac but that’s it . There is no comparison….The Mk2 is better in every respect!!!

I just ordered a mint Holo Red from Canuck audio mart… will be here in the next few days. Looking forward to trying it out with my PS Audio Directstream DAC Mk1 (until the Mk2 gets here that is)

Look forward to learning of your impressions of the new acquisition.

Make sure to read through the manual before it gets there. Vince and I both posted links to it. If you’re using Roon should be simple it seems.

I also had a Holo Spring 3 KTE ($4500) ,Direct Stream Dac, RME Adi2 FS. There is no comparison….The Mk2 is better in every respect

Holo Audio: one of the best dacs ever? J Atkinson, H Reichert, S Deckert, M Lavorgna, GoldenSound, D Abramson and the Stereophile reviewers think so. Stereophile A+ and POY 2020

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There is a single post I have seen comparing the Spring 3 KTE to the MK2:

Topic		Replies	Views
Holo Audio Spring 3 DAC Impressions DACs	149	20843	May 12, 2023
DAC comparison desired DACs	53	4411	May 15, 2021
Building my dream system - Brave new world of streaming? bit lost Audio Components dac , bridge-ii	79	3183	October 8, 2020
R2R DACs vs. chip DACs vs. FPGA DACs DACs	198	24256	September 30, 2020
What SACD transport is recomended to pair with DS Dac? DACs	60	6406	March 9, 2020

Holo Audio: one of the best dacs ever? J Atkinson, H Reichert, S Deckert, M Lavorgna, GoldenSound, D Abramson and the Stereophile reviewers think so. Stereophile A+ and POY 2020

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