HOLO Audio MAY DAC

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Has anyone heard if the Holo May will have device presets registered in Roon under Device Setup similar to what currently exists for the Holo Spring series of DACs?  I set my May as a Spring 2 in Roon.  Does not really present an issue since settings can all be manually set but I wonder if Holo will need to send a May to Roon to have this feature enabled?  

 

May sounds terrific in my system, much more resolving, transparent and focused in comparison to my Spring.   In some ways, I feel the Spring was a more forgiving DAC, the May has an almost eerie neutrality and focus that I associate with Chord DACs for example.  The May is virtually beyond reproach, I can't identify any real weaknesses/faults which is a first for me in terms of a digital source. My only complaints would be that I needed another shelf to place the PS, the PS umbilical cord is a bit stiff and I am a bit surprised at how warm the May runs.

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On 5/29/2021 at 9:32 AM, James Stephens said:

Hi all,

 

In order to reduce vibration as much as possible, separate the power module and DAC module a little given that I only have one shelf for both (probably not necessary on the KTE give it has the copper DAC module covers), and to improve airflow I  made a Holo Audio sandwich utilizing 2x 1/2" thick acrylic sheets and a combination of IsoAcoustics Orea Indigo vibration isolators beneath the power module and IsoAcoustics Orea Bronze beneath the DAC module.

 

Yeah it's probably overkill ....

 

Best,

James

 

 

Makes sense to me.  I ended up getting new racks in order to have enough shelves to separate my KTE May from it's PS.