This DAC Blew Me Away - T+A DAC 200 vs HOLO AUDIO MAY KTE

This DAC Blew Me Away - T+A DAC 200 vs HOLO AUDIO MAY KTE

SYSTEM IN THE VIDEO:

SPEAKERS: QUALIO IQ - https://www.qualioaudio.com
AMP: FOSI ZA3 + Staccato in Dual Mono mode - https://bit.ly/virtalhifi (affiliate link)
STREAMER: Macbook M1 Pro with HQ PLAYER for Upsampling
DAC: Holo Audio MAY KTE/ T+A DAC 200
CABLES: Audiomica Excellence USB, VirtualHiFi interconnects and speaker cables
FOOTERS: VirtualHiFi Vibron

Big thanks To Koris https://koris.pl a HiFi Store in Poznan for providing great gear for the tests.
Few months ago I did multiple streamers tests and I did not consider changing my Weiss 204 DAC. I like the dynamics and soundstage of that DAC. It is neutral but absolutely beautiful sounding with stunning detail and holography. However the Holo Spring L2 that my buddy Marek brought was even more energetic pronounced and while all that more analogue and natural when it comes to vocals. Also it seemed to fill the room more, so I knew I need to change my DAC and so I ordered the HOLO MAY KTE. Funny since less than 2 months later I heard the T+A DAC 200 and this DAC is NEXT LEVEL :)

So here is it - Holo Audio MAY KTE vs T+A DAC 200

00:00 - Holo Audio MAY KTE vs. T+A DAC 200
05:47 - That's How You Know That You're in Love - Loving Caliber PCM
07:17 - Purple Beach - Giants’ nest PCM
08:47 - Monsoons - Johannes Bornlof PCM
10:17- The Last Kiss - Ritchie Everett PCM
11:47 - Love You For It All - Daniel Gunnarsson PCM
13:17 - Wood & Skin - Hara Node PCM
14:47 - Something new - Anthony Lazaro feat Sarah Kang (Korean Version) PCM
16:17 - The Blues This Morning - The Tap Room PCM
17:47 - Queen Of Hearts - Velvet Moon PCM
19:17 - Coming Home Blues - Bo the Drifter PCM
20:47 - Intimacy - Alex Kehm PCM
22:17 - I Am Better Off (Jazz version) - Wildson PCM
23:47 - Thanks for Us - Molife PCM
25:17 - Virga - Bladverk Band PCM
26:47 - The One - Ritchie Everett PCM
28:24 - That's How You Know That You're in Love - Loving Caliber DSD
29:54 - Purple Beach - Giants’ nest DSD
31:24 - Monsoons - Johannes Bornlof DSD
32:54 - Love You For It All - Daniel Gunnarsson DSD
34:24 - Wood & Skin - Hara Node DSD
35:54 - Something new - Anthony Lazaro feat Sarah Kang (Korean Version) DSD
37:24 - The Blues This Morning - The Tap Room DSD
38:54 - Queen Of Hearts - Velvet Moon DSD
40:24 - Coming Home Blues - Bo the Drifter DSD
41:54 - Intimacy - Alex Kehm DSD
43:24 - I Am Better Off (Jazz version) - Wildson DSD
44:54 - Thanks for Us - Molife DSD
46:24 - Virga - Bladverk Band DSD
47:54 - The One - Ritchie Everett DSD
49:24 - Conclusions