{"product_id":"holo-may-dac","title":"Holo Audio May R2R DAC","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.8; font-size: 16px; color: #111;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch1 style=\"font-size: 36px; margin-bottom: 14px; font-weight: 700;\"\u003e\nHoloAudio May DAC\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f7f7f7; border-left: 4px solid #111; padding: 18px 22px; margin-bottom: 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUltimate Endgame DAC\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\nSupplied by Audiophile Shop Australia — an officially authorised Australian HoloAudio dealer, with genuine local stock, full local support, and a full \u003cstrong\u003e3-year warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 22px;\"\u003e\n✔ Full dual-mono discrete R2R architecture\u003cbr\u003e\n✔ Dedicated DAC module and transformer per channel\u003cbr\u003e\n✔ One of the best measuring NOS R2R DACs ever made\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003eHoloAudio May DAC\u003c\/strong\u003e is not simply HoloAudio’s flagship — it is one of the finest digital-to-analogue converters available anywhere in the world. Designed by Jeff Zhu as the ultimate expression of HoloAudio’s discrete R2R technology, the May has become a true reference point for audiophiles seeking the closest possible digital approximation to live analogue realism.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\nUsing a fully bespoke \u003cstrong\u003edual mono R2R architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e with completely independent DAC modules and dedicated O-Type transformers for each channel, the May achieves extraordinary levels of transparency, dynamics, realism, and musical immersion that few DACs regardless of price can rival.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 42px 0; border: none; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 28px; margin-bottom: 18px;\"\u003e\nWhy the May DAC Stands Above the Rest\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 24px; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eTrue full dual-mono discrete R2R architecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eDedicated custom DAC module per channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eDedicated 100VA flatwire O-Type transformer per channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eIndustry-leading NOS performance and measurements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAdvanced de-glitch and linear compensation technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eUltra-low jitter PLL + FIFO architecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of the most natural sounding DACs ever built\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 42px 0; border: none; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 28px; margin-bottom: 22px;\"\u003e\nSound Signature\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display:block; margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eBass\u003c\/strong\u003e\nBass is exceptionally deep, textured, and authoritative with effortless control. It presents low frequencies with realism and scale rather than artificial emphasis.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display:block; margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eMidrange\u003c\/strong\u003e\nThis is where the May becomes truly world-class. Vocals are breathtakingly lifelike, dense, emotionally powerful, and startlingly realistic in their presence.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display:block; margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eTreble\u003c\/strong\u003e\nTreble is refined, open, and incredibly extended while remaining smooth and completely fatigue-free. Resolution is immense but never forced.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display:block; margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eTechnical Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\nThe May delivers one of the largest, deepest, and most holographic soundstages available in digital audio today. Layering, spatial separation, and image density are genuinely reference-level.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 42px 0; border: none; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 28px; margin-bottom: 22px;\"\u003e\nCompared Against Other Flagship DACs\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs Denafrips Terminator Plus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Terminator Plus is a highly regarded reference R2R DAC, however the Holo May delivers a significantly larger and more holographic stage, superior transparency, more natural vocals, stronger timbre realism, and a more polished effortless presentation overall.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs Chord Dave + MScaler\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Dave + MScaler is highly technical and extremely resolving, but the May sounds considerably more natural, emotionally engaging, and realistic. Vocals carry greater body and intimacy, while staging feels larger, deeper, and more organic. Many listeners find the May substantially less fatiguing over long sessions.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs Weiss DAC502\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Weiss DAC502 is exceptionally clean and refined, but the May outperforms it with stronger tonal density, greater timbre realism, larger stage dimensions, superior microdynamic expression, and a far more immersive analogue-like presentation.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\nAgainst many other flagship DACs regardless of architecture or price, the May consistently distinguishes itself through its extraordinary naturalness, realism, and ability to disappear entirely into the music.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 42px 0; border: none; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 28px; margin-bottom: 18px;\"\u003e\nAvailable Versions\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLevel 1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOutstanding base model with copper internal wiring and standard DAC modules.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLevel 2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAdds enhanced USB implementation, upgraded capacitors, and remote control for improved refinement and usability.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLevel 3 KTE (Kitsune Tuned Edition)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe ultimate May. Featuring \u003cstrong\u003epure OCC silver internal wiring\u003c\/strong\u003e, hand-selected DAC modules for best measurements, copper shielded DAC module covers, pure silver\/rhodium faston connectors, upgraded KTE capacitors, Red Nano graphene fuse, enhanced Titanis 2.0 USB implementation, and exclusive Kitsune internal tuning. The KTE pushes the May even further with improved transparency, blacker background, superior micro-detail, stronger dynamics, and even greater realism.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 42px 0; border: none; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 28px; margin-bottom: 18px;\"\u003e\nWho Is It For?\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 24px; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eSerious audiophiles seeking true endgame digital playback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eListeners chasing ultimate realism and timbre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eReference headphone and two-channel systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eThose considering flagship Denafrips, Chord, Weiss, or dCS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe listener who wants one DAC to end the search\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 42px 0; border: none; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 28px; margin-bottom: 18px;\"\u003e\nWhy Buy From Audiophile Shop Australia?\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 24px; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eOfficial authorised Australian HoloAudio dealer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eFull 3-year local warranty (parts \u0026amp; labour)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eFast \u0026amp; free shipping Australia wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eLocal stock and direct support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eExpert system matching advice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully curated true high-end audio products\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003eStock \u0026amp;","brand":"Holo Audio","offers":[{"title":"KTE","offer_id":51485613195542,"sku":null,"price":8879.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Level 2","offer_id":51485613228310,"sku":null,"price":7699.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Level 1","offer_id":51485613261078,"sku":null,"price":6829.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/5304\/6345\/files\/may3_1.webp?v=1782890536","url":"https:\/\/audiophileshop.com.au\/products\/holo-may-dac","provider":"Audiophile Shop AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}