Fair enough - I prefer RopieeXL to Volumio which I think is default on the Mercury, but understand that’s a personal preference. I was hoping the Holo OS might work sufficiently for me without switching, but perhaps not in my system.

Thanks for the suggestions. The updates wouldn’t work - kept saying ‘Update failed’. I’ve tried powering down, removing the power cable, Ethernet cable, SD card etc without success. I’ve also tried on two different networks. I haven’t tried any other OS but one reason I went for the Holo...

Does anyone know if there is a way to do a factory reset or something similar on the Red? I’m really struggling with various issues including the OS page not loading (it will only load once every four or five hard reboots), Roon Bridge not working (only showing Airplay), updates always failing etc.

I’d also be interested in any comparisons with the Pi2Design Mercury. I’ve got a Holo Red on order but I also have a LPS which I could use with Mercury V2 instead. The Red and Mercury V2 are about the same price here. I would be using with a Rockna Wavedream.

@Clemmaster - did you ever resolve the inverted channels issue with the Wavedream? I would be using the NEO Stream with a Wavedream. Also curious as to whether you (or anyone else) have any impressions of the NEO Stream in comparison with the Mercury / Pi2AES? In Australia the price point of...

Anyone been able to try the Caldera with a DNA Starlett? I assume it won’t be powerful enough to make them sound their best, but thought I’d check.

This is a Bricasti M3 DAC including the optional headphone amp (balanced and single-ended) and streamer (ethernet) options. It is the latest version with the MDx processor. Purchased new from the Australian distributor (Studio Connections) in September 2021. Excellent condition with all...

Further price drop

Further price drop.

Price drop

Selling my Sonnet Morpheus NOS DAC / preamp with I2S module. This is an excellent DAC - very detailed but also very natural. In my opinion a step up in quality from my previous DACs including the likes of the Chord Hugo 2 and Schiit Bifrost 2. I've been using it in a headphone setup with a...

Has anyone had the opportunity to compare the current limited edition Wenge with the Teak? I demo'd a pair of Teak which I really enjoyed, more than my Verite which I'm now selling, but now trying to decide between the Teak and Wenge. What I particularly enjoyed about the Teak was the midrange...

Managed to try the U12t and U18t today and think I actually preferred the 12. I’ve got an order in for the custom A12t - hoping my preference for the U12 doesn’t mean I would prefer the N8! Main reason for my preference was the U12 sounding a bit fuller especially with vocals. Not sure how the...

I’m not in the US, otherwise I would buy direct. I’ll ask the dealer. Thanks for your help.

Thanks. Do both modules come with the A12T? My dealer has said I have to choose between the two and buy the other separately if I want it.