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- Holo Audio Cyan 2 - 220-230V 50/60Hz (UK Version)
Holo Audio Cyan 2
Cutting-edge R2R discrete ladder DAC technology
- Cyan 2 "青2" introduces a new generation DAC utilizing fully discrete resistor network (R2R).
- Features R2R network and vector step resistor network concurrently for PCM and DSD stream conversion.
- Enhanced de-glitch technology ensures full-amplitude de-glitch without noise floor increase.
- Achieves >106db SINAD and >127db dynamic range with new technology.
- USB supports high sampling rates: DSD1024 and PCM 1.536M.
- Proprietary firmware for USB interface ensures ultra-low latency and highly reliable data transmission.
- USB firmware contributes to 2-4 times higher performance than official firmware.
- Power cable not included
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- Must include all original packaging and accessories
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Holo Audio Cyan 2
Introducing Cyan2, the pinnacle of audio precision and clarity. Immerse yourself in a world of unparalleled sound quality with this high-end digital-to-analog converter (DAC). A little giant.
Utilizing cutting-edge R2R discrete ladder DAC technology, Cyan2 delivers an authentic and true-to-source audio experience. Say goodbye to oversampling artifacts and embrace the purest form of sound reproduction.
Designed for audiophiles and music enthusiasts, Cyan2 supports non-oversampling, providing a pristine audio signal that stays true to the original recording. Elevate your listening experience to new heights with DSD 1024x support, ensuring every nuance and detail of your favorite tracks is faithfully preserved.
Upgrade your audio setup with Cyan2 and rediscover the art of sound. Immaculate craftsmanship meets state-of-the-art technology, making Cyan2 the go-to choice for those who demand audio excellence.
Dual Network Architecture: The Cyan 2 boasts both an R2R network and a vector step resistor network simultaneously. This innovative design enables seamless digital-to-analog conversion for both PCM and DSD streams, with the R2R network handling PCM conversion and the vector step resistor network dedicated to DSD conversion.
Cutting-edge De-glitch Technology: Experience glitch-free audio like never before with the Cyan 2's new generation de-glitch technology. Enjoy full-amplitude de-glitching without any increase in noise floor or unwanted side effects, ensuring pristine audio reproduction.
Enhanced Performance: Leveraging state-of-the-art technology, the Cyan 2 "青2" achieves outstanding performance metrics, boasting a Signal-to-Noise and Distortion ratio (SINAD) exceeding 106dB and a dynamic range surpassing 127dB.
High-fidelity Connectivity: Seamlessly connect your devices with the Cyan 2's USB interface, supporting sampling rates up to DSD1024 and PCM 1.536M. Whether you're streaming high-resolution audio or enjoying your favorite tracks, the Cyan 2 delivers unparalleled fidelity.
Proprietary USB Firmware: Elevating performance to new heights, the Cyan 2 utilizes proprietary firmware for its USB interface. Experience ultra-low latency, highly reliable data transmission, and optimal USB eye pattern measurements, resulting in a 2-4 times performance boost compared to standard firmware solutions.
With the Cyan 2 "青2," immerse yourself in a world of unparalleled audio excellence, where cutting-edge technology meets uncompromising performance.
Technical Specifications
AES
Coaxial
Optical
USB-B
I2S
XLR
RCA
220-230V 50/60Hz – Fuse spec : 2A SB 5x20mm
110-115V 50/60Hz – Fuse spec : 4A SB 5x20mm
Digital Input
PCM 44.1-192K (24bit)
DSD 64X （DOP)
PCM 44.1-1.536M (32bit)
DSD 64-512X （DOP)
DSD 64-1024X （Native)
PCM 44.1-1.536M (32bit)
DSD 64-1024X
Analog Output
THD+N 0.0005% @1K (-106dB)
DNR -127dB
Voltage Output 2.5Vrms(RCA), 5.0Vrms(XLR)
THD+N 0.0002% @1K (-114dB)
DNR -115dB
Voltage Output 1.25Vrms(RCA), 2.50Vrms(XLR)
REVIEWS
Customer Reviews
Subtleties and superlatives:
My Holo Audio Cyan 2 R2R DAC Review —
So, like all things audio related, terms and conditions apply. When listening to DACs, especially high-end DACs (in all their various guises), it’s important to remember that unlike transducers and then amplifiers, the differences are not particularly dramatic. So, for the purposes of the Cyan 2, my comparisons will be with the comparably priced, FPGA-driven Chord Qutest (although I will mention the flagship Delta/Sigma DACs from ESS and AKM).
The party piece of the C2 is most certainly it’s dynamic range. It’s astonishing. While still being extremely detailed, the Qutest is fairly mellow and smooth. The C2 is not mellow like a 14yr old Collie. It’s bouncy and energetic like a puppy springer Spaniel. It moves around the dynamic range with speed and gusto, bringing to life even the most placid of recordings. If you’re worried it’s fatiguing, it isn’t. It’s fantastic! Unlike an ESS Sabre, which can be sharp and dry, the C2 retains its musicality even with its hightened energy.
Detail retrieval and separation are on par with the Qutest and it doesn’t really mess with the timbre of the amp or transducers. This part of DAC rolling I really like! If you require this ability however, you may want to look at the Mojo2 with it’s amazing on-board DSP.
Because of its astonishing abilities with dynamics, its reproduction of decay in recordings is the best I’ve heard to date. Be it on Fink’s ‘Biscuits’ live, or Diana Krall ‘in Paris’, the decay of the percussion is audible until the very last moment it stops ringing. This adds huge depth to the music.
For those of you who’ve also heard a large variety of DACs, the Cyan 2 combines my* preferred qualities of all DAC types; the raw detail retrieval of an ESS Sabre, the musicality of a Rob Watts FPGA and the balance of an AKM, but then adds the best dynamic capabilities on the market today and in turn, for £1200, produces a product nearly every bit as good as my podium DAC, the Chord Hugo TT2/M Scaler combo. For 6x the price, the Chord stack betters the Cyan 2 in musicality alone. This is deeply impressive.
