I actually like the 5V. Can use a huge powerbank.
Yes perhaps they are “noisy” but the DAC will handle this. The bigger upside is completely disconnection from AC RF and leakage currents etc. DACs struggle with this - not easy to filter unless have optical input.
Check Mousser - they have stock and free shipping.
Mouser has no stock and expects stock in 22 weeks.
This is an Intel Atom based (x7-E3950) fanless UpBoard and in stock…
Here is the version Jussi recommends:
He recommends that cos he has it.
There are other HQP users using the one I linked.
At the end of the day, you want fanless and Intel Atom based, to get PCM1536kHz
And good BIOS support - which UPboard provide for all models
For those of you using the Matrix SPDIF 2 with the May, what I2S option are you using in the May and what dip switch settings are you using on the Matrix?
I have all the dip switches off on the Matrix and option 2 (ALT2) for I2S on the May. Seems to be working well.
Regards,
Zubair
Do you mean “ALT1” which is the second option with “HOLO” being the first option?
Sorry, ALT2. I edited my original post too late 
I acquired a Lumin U1 earlier this week to pair with my May DAC and have started the burn-in process. I’ve listened to the unit a little bit so far over the last few days and have heard glimpses of some really beautiful sound coming through versus my prior streamer (Roon Nucleus), but there have been some underwhelming moments as well.
I’m hoping to have a better idea once I cross the 150-hour mark on the U1 (possibly by the weekend).
Phil,
I am set on the May KTE Dac and already have the PST Transport as I know you have.
Which of the 3 settings do you use for the HDMI connection on the May KTE to mate with the PST ??
Thanks,
Tom
I have the Spring 3 KTE and is set to Alt-2
Did you notice a difference between ALT1 and ALT2?
The channels were reversed on ALT1 and HOLO. ALT2 fixed that issue.
Regards,
Zubair
Update: I have about 100 hours burn-in now on the U1 and the X1 power supply. I just sat down to listen and the sound has really started to open and blossom pairing up to my May KTE. It’s one of those moments where you feel just excited to sit down to listen and rediscover everything in you library again.
Just received an email from the USA Aqua distributor, and Scott Wylde has informed me that other than current orders the La Voce DAC will no longer ne offered on the USA market for the time being.
An excerpt from an email I received from Scott this morning:
Unfortunately we don’t have an aqua dealer in the Chicago area. Also, aqua has decided to put a pause on the manufacturing of the La Voce DAC. They are not being discontinued, the decision was made just to focus on the other models. That being said the only La Voce that will be available for the foreseeable future will be ones that have already been ordered.
With the parts shortage they may have decided to concentrate what parts they can get on the two more expensive models. Shouldn’t be that hard to find a La Voce S3 from current dealer inventory if one is really wanted. They are worth hearing.
From Scott there is one in New Mexico and that’s it for new. Three available used. He didn’t say why they backed off, but you are right worth a listen.
If you like the the DS Sr. but are looking for a little more, even after the transformer upgrade, then the La Voce S3 will still keep you in the same ballpark sound signature wise but expand. Not all the remote controlled bells and whistles just great sound. Listening to mine now in the Greenville house fed by either the Aries G1 or the Jay’s Audio CDT2 Mk III. Plus the boards are modular and user replaceable in case of further upgrades. Those too may be coming at some point.
To get this thread back on topic….
I’ve had the May KTE playing music for well over 500 hours now. I use HQPlayer and upsample all PCM and DSD to DSD256. This is clearly the best DAC I have heard in my 2 channel system. The DirectStream was great but the May KTE does everything better. Most noticeable is the improvements in clarity, resolution, and soundstage.
I can’t believe how great this album is sounding:
