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Level 3 KTE in stock, ready to ship
Out of stock - Accepts Pre-Orders
In Stock and Ready to Ship
Ships in 1 to 3 business days. Monday to Friday, except bank holidays. Subject to stock availability and security checks.
- Level 3 KTE
Out of Stock - Allows Pre-Orders
Approximately 6 weeks.- Level 1
- Level 2
Holo Audio May
Discrete R2R DAC with linear compensation
- Natural, analogue 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
- 3 year warranty
- Power cable not included
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Holo Audio May
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.
The May DAC (all three models) supports DSD1024 native and PCM 1.536MHz output! Theoretically it can do DSD2048 and PCM 3.072Mhz however is untested at this time. Also, we have worked hard to reduce the common click noise with all dacs when switching from DSD to PCM. This sound click sound has been reduced significantly with a special circuit design. The May DAC has the new and exclusive USB Enhanced module (L2 and KTE ONLY) which has our FPGA with the new Titanis 2.0 and custom firmware to improve USB Eye Pattern and reduce latency to near zero as well as reduce jitter to very very low levels. The USB module has completely new code written to optimize performance and reduce latency significantly. Low frequency performance (-40db) is also improved. The “enhanced” USB xmos module is twice as powerful/capable as the one that is used in the Spring2.
Technical specifications
- NOS (Non-Oversampling)
- OS (Oversampling)
- PCM: 44.1kHz up to 1,536kHz
- DSD: up to DSD1024
- 2x I2S (each with configurable pins for maximum input compatability)
- Optical
- SPDIF RCA
- SPDIF BNC
- Balanced XLR (5.8V)
- Single Ended RCA (2.9V)
- 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
Shipping and Returns
- Dispatch
- 1–3 business days In-stock items, Monday to Friday except bank holidays, subject to stock and security checks.
- Delivery
- Tracked or signed Delivery options and costs are shown at checkout. We don't profit from shipping charges.
- Returns
- 14 days For electronics such as DACs, amps and players, in like-new condition with all original packaging and accessories.
Good to know
- Return shipping is paid by the customer.
- Open box, B-stock, refurbished and clearance items can't be returned.
- Please add a valid phone number at checkout in case we need to verify your identity.
Warranty
- New products
- 1-year manufacturer warranty Most products. The exact warranty is set by the manufacturer.
- Pre-owned & open box
- 3 months B-grade, open box, refurbished, ex-demo and second-hand items.
- Covered
- Defects in materials, parts and workmanship
- Not covered
- Accidents, misuse and unauthorised repairs Including abnormal conditions, deliberate abuse and operator error.
- Making a claim
- Send it to us, we ship it back free You cover shipping to Elise Audio; we pay to send the repaired or replacement product back.
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.
The May DAC (all three models) supports DSD1024 native and PCM 1.536MHz output! Theoretically it can do DSD2048 and PCM 3.072Mhz however is untested at this time. Also, we have worked hard to reduce the common click noise with all dacs when switching from DSD to PCM. This sound click sound has been reduced significantly with a special circuit design. The May DAC has the new and exclusive USB Enhanced module (L2 and KTE ONLY) which has our FPGA with the new Titanis 2.0 and custom firmware to improve USB Eye Pattern and reduce latency to near zero as well as reduce jitter to very very low levels. The USB module has completely new code written to optimize performance and reduce latency significantly. Low frequency performance (-40db) is also improved. The “enhanced” USB xmos module is twice as powerful/capable as the one that is used in the Spring2.
- NOS (Non-Oversampling)
- OS (Oversampling)
- PCM: 44.1kHz up to 1,536kHz
- DSD: up to DSD1024
- 2x I2S (each with configurable pins for maximum input compatability)
- Optical
- SPDIF RCA
- SPDIF BNC
- Balanced XLR (5.8V)
- Single Ended RCA (2.9V)
- 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
- Dispatch
- 1–3 business days In-stock items, Monday to Friday except bank holidays, subject to stock and security checks.
- Delivery
- Tracked or signed Delivery options and costs are shown at checkout. We don't profit from shipping charges.
- Returns
- 14 days For electronics such as DACs, amps and players, in like-new condition with all original packaging and accessories.
Good to know
- Return shipping is paid by the customer.
- Open box, B-stock, refurbished and clearance items can't be returned.
- Please add a valid phone number at checkout in case we need to verify your identity.
- New products
- 1-year manufacturer warranty Most products. The exact warranty is set by the manufacturer.
- Pre-owned & open box
- 3 months B-grade, open box, refurbished, ex-demo and second-hand items.
- Covered
- Defects in materials, parts and workmanship
- Not covered
- Accidents, misuse and unauthorised repairs Including abnormal conditions, deliberate abuse and operator error.
- Making a claim
- Send it to us, we ship it back free You cover shipping to Elise Audio; we pay to send the repaired or replacement product back.
Customer reviews
Customer Reviews
Have been contemplating this Dac for over a year. Thought all the positive reviews can’t be wrong. Can they?
Saw this was in stock so took the plunge. It’s probably the best I’ve EVER heard digital representation of music. I’ve had CD/SACD players north of the £15k and this is well on par with them.
Spoke to Elise , very helpful and after payment the package and contents turned up next day.
Exceptional service . Many thanks
I have purchased 3 things from Elise Audio and been extremely happy with how they have dealt with each one.
They are knowledgeable, provide great support and their passion for HiFi is real.
Highly recommended
