Awesome 2 box Holo Audio May KTE Kitsune Edition DAC, inc remote, interconnect between units ,manual and factory double boxed. Only selling as an opportunity has presented it self.
KEYS
The King is Crowned!
Ultimate endgame DAC
Natural, analog sound with no compromise
Full DUAL mono with dedicated DAC module and O-Type Transfromer for each channel
Best measurements of any NOS R2R DAC
Up to DSD1024 and PCM1.536MHz
REVIEWS
With the Holo Audio KTE May DAC we have a digital to analog converter that pulls off that rare feat of turning data into music without imposing the fingerprints of the process, which is all too commonly found with most DACs. That it does so at this level of sophistication at its price is remarkable.
Michael Lavorgna on TwitteringMachines.com
As the digital anchor in my ever-changing audio systems, the HoloAudio May DAC (Level 3 KTE) exhibits a force and gravity. It demonstrats a natural quietness that exceeded my former reference. The May's true-to-life demeanor made recorded music seem infinite and beautiful. Best of all, it made me feel good about our collective digital future.
Herb Reichert on Stereophile.com
The HoloAudio May (Level 3) is one of the best-sounding D/A processors I have tried.
John Atkinson on Stereophile.com
DESCRIPTION
This new DAC “May” is the design of a new generation, it’s HoloAudio’s finest technology all designed by Jeff Zhu, the engineer behind these great products. It’s a full discrete R2R type of audio decoder and does not have off the shelf-DAC chip! This is a bespoke custom-designed core DUAL MONO DAC modules that are truly a breakthrough with technology for any DAC chip today. The May is here to achieve new heights, new dynamics and simply a full spectrum of audio to please the aural senses.
IN THE BOX
DAC chassis
Power Supply chassis + umbilical chord
Remote control RMT-1 (for Levels 2 and 3 only. Note: no volume as May DAC is not a preamp)
Manual
Note: no mains power cable is included
3 years warranty for both parts and labor
SHIPPING
Free shipping
SPECS
DAC Type
Full discrete R2R
Conversion Modes
NOS (Non-Oversampling)
OS (Oversampling)
Input Sample Rates
PCM: 44.1kHz up to 1,536kHz
DSD: up to DSD1024
Digital Inputs
2x I2S (each with configurable pins for maximum input compatability)
USB
Optical
SPDIF RCA
SPDIF BNC
Analogue Outputs
Balanced XLR (5.8V)
Single Ended RCA (2.9V)
Weight 19kg
Fuse Shurter Gold fuse type (2A SB 5x20mm for 220v)
MODEL COMPARISON
Transformers
All Models: 100VA DUAL O-type(not Toroid) FLATWIRE (NOT roundwire) 6N Copper custom hand made audio transformers
Wiring
Level 1: copper
Level 2: copper
Level 3 KTE: 1.5mm pure OCC silver wire
DAC Modules
Level 1: standard
Level 2: standard
Level 3 KTE: hand selected DAC modules for best measurements and dynamic range
DAC Module Covers
Level 1: none
Level 2: none
Level 3 KTE: copper shield covers
IEC Faston Connectors
Level 1: standard
Level 2: standard
Level 3 KTE: pure silver/rhodium plated faston connectors
Fuse
Level 1: Shurter Gold fuse
Level 2: Shurter Gold fuse
Level 3 KTE: Red Nano brand fuse with graphene and quartz filtering materials and gold-over-silver contacts
Capacitors Type A
Level 1: Vishay
Level 2: Vishay
Level 3 KTE: upgraded KTE capacitors (provide intoxicating voicing and are beyond subtle improvements over L1/L2)
Capacitors Type B
Level 1: Mundorf EVO silver/gold caps
Level 2: custom made HoloAudio 1000V 1uF caps
Level 3 KTE: custom made HoloAudio 1000V 1uF caps
USB Module
Level 1: XMOS xu208
Level 2: enhanced XMOS xu208 with Holo Audio Titanis 2.0 circuit
Level 3 KTE: enhanced XMOS xu208 with Holo Audio Titanis 2.0 circuit
Remote Control
Level 1: no
Level 2: yes
Level 3 KTE: yes
Chassis Decals
Level 1: standard
Level 2: standard
Level 3 KTE: special Kitsune Tuned Edition branding inside and out (pure copper Kitsune fox emblem on top panel)
unit x2, power supply cable, remote manual and factory double boxed.
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