[mmwwmm]

Hi.

Maybe this has been answered before but I can´t find that info. Sorry if this is the case.
What would be the sonic differences between the Spring 3 Level 2 and the KTE edition?
Is there any sonic differences between Spring 3 with and without preamp module? (of course taking apart the fact you have a higher and variable ouput)

Thanks!

 

[KenMan85]

Hi.

Maybe this has been answered before but I can´t find that info. Sorry if this is the case.
What would be the sonic differences between the Spring 3 Level 2 and the KTE edition?
Is there any sonic differences between Spring 3 with and without preamp module? (of course taking apart the fact you have a higher and variable ouput)

Thanks!

Very very little. You're paying for the usb essentially

 

[Marutks]

Is it possible to buy Spring DAC in the UK? How much does it cost?

 

[KenMan85]

Is it possible to buy Spring DAC in the UK? How much does it cost?

Wildism would be who you would want to contact if I'm not mistaken

 

[AryaHD]

Is there a reduction in sound quality using the SE output compared with balanced? I plan to use it with an SE only amp.

 

[Mahoro]

I have been thinking of getting one, currently using gustard x12
For a 2nd hand one I can found spring 2 L2 for US equiv 1k
Or a new spring3L1 for US equiv. 2.1k

Do you think a spring 2 L2 worth 1k now that spring 3 is out?

 

[rocky500]

I have been thinking of getting one, currently using gustard x12
For a 2nd hand one I can found spring 2 L2 for US equiv 1k
Or a new spring3L1 for US equiv. 2.1k

Do you think a spring 2 L2 worth 1k now that spring 3 is out?

I really enjoyed my Holo spring 2 L2. I moved up to the Spring 3 LV2 and do not think I really gained much at all.
I would have been perfectly happy and what I know now, would most probably just stayed with the Holo2. It is a great dac.
I do have a Singxer SU-6 that I used with both.

 

[KenMan85]

As Cameron Oakley of Golden sound said. The holo 3 sounds closer to the May, than the holo 2. And performs objectively closure too

 

[Mahoro]

As Cameron Oakley of Golden sound said. The holo 3 sounds closer to the May, than the holo 2. And performs objectively closure too

Yes, I have been browsing internet all along and this is the only good comparison I can find, which is why I Wonder should I shell out that kinda money for a DAC....

I've got enough complain from my wife on deciding a 1k 2nd hand spring 2 dac, tho I don't want to be eyeing a new one after getting spring 2......

 

[KenMan85]

Yes, I have been browsing internet all along and this is the only good comparison I can find, which is why I Wonder should I shell out that kinda money for a DAC....

I've got enough complain from my wife on deciding a 1k 2nd hand spring 2 dac, tho I don't want to be eyeing a new one after getting spring 2......

Then maybe just walk away from the upgrade for now.

 

[hifixman]

Chinese R2R are all flawed with Holo sounds hollow and T plus sounds Stage minus.

Metrum (sonnet) is true and way more life like-sounding with analogue tuning, period. If MSB is out of budget.

 

[ShangriLa]

This question may be best addressed by Holo Audio. The Spring 3 (KTE?) has a new USB module for support of AMD based computer playback, while all Intel-based systems are already fully supported. What about Apple M1 based laptops? Are they already supported, or they need software/hardware update for full support?

 

[FooFighter]

Hi folks
am considering to get a Holo Audio Spring 3 KTE to pair with Ferrum OOR amp / HYPSOS power unit.
Currently owning a Shanling M30 delta sigma as source and realized that I am good with a source voltage of 5,2V to have enough headroom left driving my Abyss Phi TC and Susvara (currently going to around 45% max volume with TC and 55 max with Susvara depending on the recording volume).
Holo Audio Spring 3 KTE stock version is providing a fixed output voltage of 5,8V which should provide me even more headroom.
Question is if the preamp version will provide some advantage / different sound signature besides providing more voltage?
Thx and Cheers!

 

[ksorota]

Hi folks
am considering to get a Holo Audio Spring 3 KTE to pair with Ferrum OOR amp / HYPSOS power unit.
Currently owning a Shanling M30 delta sigma as source and realized that I am good with a source voltage of 5,2V to have enough headroom left driving my Abyss Phi TC and Susvara (currently going to around 45% max volume with TC and 55 max with Susvara depending on the recording volume).
Holo Audio Spring 3 KTE stock version is providing a fixed output voltage of 5,8V which should provide me even more headroom.
Question is if the preamp version will provide some advantage / different sound signature besides providing more voltage?
Thx and Cheers!

Talk to @OneEyedHito, I believe he has that exact setup at the moment...or something very close.

 

[FooFighter]

Talk to @OneEyedHito, I believe he has that exact setup at the moment...or something very close.

I will but I know he's now having the preamp version and wants to trade against stock as he's using a separate preamp