My 2019 Update Thread - My final system I think.

[mikeyb]

Surely you had two, but are now down to one?

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[mikeyb]

"I once fought for two days with an arrow through my testicle..."

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[Gazjam]

Think the Bliss functions as a pre as well?
Just to a lesser extent than the Serene.

Better HPA though, it being secondary with the Serene.

[Jimbo]

Looks like a very logical step for your next preamp Gary. Seriously well thought out preamp and very high specs. I expect it is very clean and transparent.

Wish Holo Audio would bring out a power amp!

[Gazjam]

Looks like a very logical step for your next preamp Gary. Seriously well thought out preamp and very high specs. I expect it is very clean and transparent.

Wish Holo Audio would bring out a power amp!

Yeah!
Maybe they will, who knows?

Not looking to move from the big Meridian 557 though, enough grunt to tow a tank.
Neutral and as clear as a bell too.
Mines was recapped not that long ago, so plenty of life left.

If anything it'd be a speaker upgrade at this point, ATC's mibbay?
But thats years down the line, if at all.

[Gazjam]

After a bit of time now,
some 'many several' burn in hours on the new Holo May KTE Dac?

Like Rutger Hauer at the end of Blade Runner?
'I've SEEN things.... "

Digital music can still Shock you.
Genuinely.

This is my Endgame, anyone financially sane's really?
Diminishing returns is a real thing, an MSB Dac (or the like) is 10% better but 250% more expensive.

Took a major punt,
The reviews helped.

Happy with my Choice.

[Jimbo]

Great it’s worked out Gary. I am sure the May KTE can produce some awesome results if my Cyan 2 is anything to go by which is apparently 75-80% the performance of the May DAC.

I too have been gobsmacked by what I have heard from some digital material which has far exceeded expectations and far exceeded anything I have heard from my analog rig. Holo Audio really do seem to have found the magic formula and unleashed maybe the full potential from digital audio?

[Firebottle]

Excellent to read Gaz, there is much truth in your post, the realistic fiscal ceiling particularly.

I shudder a bit when I thing how much I have spent on hi-fi (paramotoring and leisure vehicles as well ), but life is for living.

[CageyH]

Out of interest, how much of your final 2019 system is still in place?

I would love to try the Holo DAC, but I need to fit a new liner in my pool next year, so HiFi funds will be limited.

[Barry]

Excellent to read Gaz, there is much truth in your post, the realistic fiscal ceiling particularly.

I shudder a bit when I thing how much I have spent on hi-fi (paramotoring and leisure vehicles as well ), but life is for living.

I estimate I have spent around £80K on audio gear; most of which I still have.

I have probably spent a similar amount on travelling around the world.

But as you say 'life is for living'. And 'you can't take it with you'.