Niktech Posted March 7, 2022 Posted March 7, 2022 (edited) One thing to remember when using HQplayer and playing with the multitude of filters and modulators - there is no perfect combination. It is what combination sounds best to you in your system. Users have been known to fall into the trap of analysis paralysis trying to get it right. Edited March 7, 2022 by Niktech Grammar 1
ICUToo Posted March 7, 2022 Posted March 7, 2022 (edited) I'm listening to Indigo Girls' TheWood Song, off Swamp Ophelia right now. The intro violin sounds bloody real. The music is beautiful. Extreme-Boky, I'll try those filters - thanks. I had some dropouts at 1.5 MHz yesterday, will try again with larger buffer size. Right now, the music is too good to change anything. I'm so happy I bought the May... Niktech- you're so right. I'll just enjoy these settings for now PS everything sounds slower! Easier to pick out bits to follow, instruments dancing in harmony with each other- way cool!!!!! Edited March 7, 2022 by ICUToo 1
BioBrian Posted March 11, 2022 Posted March 11, 2022 On 01/03/2022 at 4:08 PM, ICUToo said: I bought a set of Nasotec VEM "Spike and shoe" footers - just liked the design and bought them on a whim. Wondering why you chose these, over say Isoacoustics Oreas? They look to me to only have hard inner components (ceramic balls, etc), and I can't see any damping. Would that be right? Other question is whether you put these straight on top of the May's power supply, or under a separate shelf? I was thinking of just using a separate shelf, but maybe both would be best?
ICUToo Posted March 11, 2022 Posted March 11, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, BioBrian said: Wondering why you chose these, over say Isoacoustics Oreas? They look to me to only have hard inner components (ceramic balls, etc), and I can't see any damping. Would that be right? Other question is whether you put these straight on top of the May's power supply, or under a separate shelf? I was thinking of just using a separate shelf, but maybe both would be best? I have about 35 IsoAcoustics devices around the system- these were cheaper and different - such is whimsy. If i felt I needed to change something, an easy start would be to exchange some IsoAcoustics bits with the NasoTecs and see what happens.... You are right, I can't see any damping capabilities in the design- who knows why they help a bit? Maybe it is just about distancing DAC from PS?? Edited March 11, 2022 by ICUToo 1
ICUToo Posted April 2, 2022 Posted April 2, 2022 On 11/3/2022 at 1:59 PM, ICUToo said: exchange some IsoAcoustics bits with the NasoTecs Adding Isoacoustics pucks to the Nasotecs to make little towers helped even more- now cant feel any vibration in the top cover...
Xi Jinpingers Posted April 30, 2022 Posted April 30, 2022 Just purchased a holo spring 3 KTE. Love it so far. I'm so surprised by the amount of bass. I haven't seen any reviews or comments online about how much bass the DAC puts out. I upgraded from a bluesound n130. Has anyone else had this experience? Also, looking to run HQ Player in my system but am wondering what to run it on. Currently stream from Quobuz and tidal from a U1 mini. If I use HQ player on my mac it's not ideal to stream from right?
Niktech Posted April 30, 2022 Posted April 30, 2022 12 minutes ago, Lockhart said: Just purchased a holo spring 3 KTE. Love it so far. I'm so surprised by the amount of bass. I haven't seen any reviews or comments online about how much bass the DAC puts out. I upgraded from a bluesound n130. Has anyone else had this experience? Also, looking to run HQ Player in my system but am wondering what to run it on. Currently stream from Quobuz and tidal from a U1 mini. If I use HQ player on my mac it's not ideal to stream from right? What to run HQplayer on really depends on how much upsampling you intend to do with your audio files. There are quite a few modulators and filters in HQplayer that are very cpu intensive. It would be worth your while reading the HQplayer threads over on Audiophile Style to see the rigs some of the guys there are using. Jussi (developer) is very active in these threads and AS in general. 1
ICUToo Posted April 30, 2022 Posted April 30, 2022 On 29/10/2021 at 3:49 PM, ICUToo said: 5. In half an hour, it was up there with the best DACs I've heard- intelligibility, gross soundstage, treble realism with a real metallic sizzle and decay of cymbals etc, amazing bass (how TF do DACs have different bass performance?) and it's getting better as the minutes pass. 6. Then I remembered I hadn't turned the subs back on!!! Thanks so much- fabulous DAC, I am enjoying it very much I haven't got the Spring, but the May KTE certainly impressed with bass performance out of the box. HOW that can be so different between DACs is a mystery.
rand129678 Posted April 30, 2022 Posted April 30, 2022 On 11/2/2022 at 6:23 PM, callann said: Have just tried a new Node with a Holo May and USB output works. Only issue is fixed output is not available. Hi, has there been any update with fixed output from the Node?
callann Posted May 1, 2022 Posted May 1, 2022 14 hours ago, rand129678 said: Hi, has there been any update with fixed output from the Node? The coax out has fixed volume but not the USB out. 1
Baci Posted May 14, 2022 Posted May 14, 2022 I'm wondering if someone was to purchase a Holo of one sort or another today, where might be the best place to purchase it from?
Indie Hi-Fi Posted May 17, 2022 Posted May 17, 2022 On 14/05/2022 at 10:36 PM, Baci said: I'm wondering if someone was to purchase a Holo of one sort or another today, where might be the best place to purchase it from? Hey @Baci I'm the dealer for HoloAudio in Australia and have various stock ready to go - and more arriving all the time. Shoot me a message if you have any questions. https://indiehifi.com.au/pages/holo-audio
specka Posted May 26, 2022 Posted May 26, 2022 (edited) I have the Original Spring DAC, purchased from Jo directly way back in 2016. It was in my head-fi rig and I have to say delivered some of the most impactful listening I've ever had. Listening habits change and I haven't used it for a couple of years now. I've decided to unpack it and move it into my Hi-Fi. I always used the USB input with my computer audio source. Now I plan to connect to my NAD M50 via AES. However, the M50 also has optical SPDIF and HDMI output using I2S. I am unfamiliar with strengths/weaknesses of these other connections. I have mostly avoided Optical in all my systems but HDMI is of interest. Does anyone have any advice or experience with this with their Holoaudio product? I have a large collection of DSD material though the music I mostly listen to is CD or High Res flac files (if this is important) Thanks for your time. Edited May 26, 2022 by specka
Indie Hi-Fi Posted May 26, 2022 Posted May 26, 2022 @specka i don't have direct experience with the v1 Springs but in the curent models (and all things being equal) i'd go either i2s or USB first option and then AES, then sRCA spdif then optical. Looking at the M50 does it output DSD? Doesn't seem to. i2s (HDMI as they're calling it) would be a good first choice but they limit to 192. Then AES, then rca/optical. Though i wouldn't expect much between i2s and aes - depends more on the M50 output quality of each. All that said worth trialling i2s with any hdmi cable you have around as i can't see what pin configuration NAD employs. Holo is pretty accepting but worth a test. If no go then AES will be great. 1
specka Posted May 26, 2022 Posted May 26, 2022 17 minutes ago, Indie Hi-Fi said: @specka i don't have direct experience with the v1 Springs but in the curent models (and all things being equal) i'd go either i2s or USB first option and then AES, then sRCA spdif then optical. Looking at the M50 does it output DSD? Doesn't seem to. i2s (HDMI as they're calling it) would be a good first choice but they limit to 192. Then AES, then rca/optical. Though i wouldn't expect much between i2s and aes - depends more on the M50 output quality of each. All that said worth trialling i2s with any hdmi cable you have around as i can't see what pin configuration NAD employs. Holo is pretty accepting but worth a test. If no go then AES will be great. Thank you kindly for the advice. You are right on the M50, no support for DSD but its a very good streamer and I definitely want to use it, I'll try the I2S option and see if I can discern any difference. For my DSD collection I suppose I will need to incorporate my existing PC based solution via USB, it may be that it does replace the M50 though I enjoy the M50 having Bluos and can tie back into the other components throughout the house. Thanks again.
Extreme_Boky Posted May 31, 2022 Posted May 31, 2022 On 26/05/2022 at 2:25 PM, specka said: I have the Original Spring DAC, purchased from Jo directly way back in 2016. The new USB module will bring a major improvement to your Spring v1. Call Jo and see if he get get you one. He sent me one for next to nothing AND I got to keep the original module that came with my May. You'll be surprised what a new USB module will do to..... those lovely Dynaudios...
Indie Hi-Fi Posted May 31, 2022 Posted May 31, 2022 1 hour ago, Extreme_Boky said: The new USB module will bring a major improvement to your Spring v1. Call Jo and see if he get get you one. He sent me one for next to nothing AND I got to keep the original module that came with my May. You'll be surprised what a new USB module will do to..... those lovely Dynaudios... I wasn't aware the new USB was compatible with v1 SPrings. Great news. @specka I have USB modules available. SHoot me a message and i can sort you out.
rocky500 Posted May 31, 2022 Author Posted May 31, 2022 14 minutes ago, Indie Hi-Fi said: I wasn't aware the new USB was compatible with v1 SPrings. Great news. @specka I have USB modules available. SHoot me a message and i can sort you out. I don't think they are. When the new one was offered online to KTE owners, I asked Kitsune Hifi if I could buy one and put in the Holo Spring 3 Level 2. Was told they are only compatible to the Spring 3 KTE. So I take it from that I doubt they would work with previous models.
specka Posted May 31, 2022 Posted May 31, 2022 2 hours ago, Extreme_Boky said: The new USB module will bring a major improvement to your Spring v1. Call Jo and see if he get get you one. He sent me one for next to nothing AND I got to keep the original module that came with my May. You'll be surprised what a new USB module will do to..... those lovely Dynaudios... Thanks for the advice. Seems it might not be possible but worth checking out nonetheless. 26 minutes ago, Indie Hi-Fi said: I wasn't aware the new USB was compatible with v1 SPrings. Great news. @specka I have USB modules available. SHoot me a message and i can sort you out. Thanks. Would you be able to find out if this is in fact compatible or of advice from Rocky500 is on the money?
specka Posted May 31, 2022 Posted May 31, 2022 7 minutes ago, rocky500 said: I don't think they are. When the new one was offered online to KTE owners, I asked Kitsune Hifi if I could buy one and put in the Holo Spring 3 Level 2. Was told they are only compatible to the Spring 3 KTE. So I take it from that I doubt they would work with previous models. Bummer. Sounds like I'm out of luck. Although still very happy with the DAC via other inputs I guess. Thanks for the advice.
rocky500 Posted May 31, 2022 Author Posted May 31, 2022 (edited) 4 minutes ago, specka said: Bummer. Sounds like I'm out of luck. Although still very happy with the DAC via other inputs I guess. Thanks for the advice. Maybe I was given the wrong advice and you can maybe shoot off an email to the designer. Edited May 31, 2022 by rocky500 1
Extreme_Boky Posted May 31, 2022 Posted May 31, 2022 (edited) Well... I did say talk to Jo... who sold the original DAC; he should have the required details. Edited May 31, 2022 by Extreme_Boky 1
Cardiiiii Posted July 10, 2022 Posted July 10, 2022 Some help needed here, not sure if anyone else has experienced this. I have a Zen Mini MK III plugged into a Spring 3 KTE. I was messing about with Roon settings and disabled it and tried to set up the Innuos Sense app and use Tidal with it for comparison, realised I needed a squeezetouch username/password and couldn't be bothered figuring out and went back to enabling Roon. When I did that, and I'm streaming via USB something happened and the front panel on the Holo now reads DSD1024X when it was previously 44.1 which changes depending on the quality of music I play. Needless to say I'm not getting any music playing now whilst it reads DSD1024X. When I switch to coax, it goes back to 44.1 so I'm not quite sure where the issue is and what I'm doing wrong. Any help will be appreciated.
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