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    Feedback by 'Redflamingolingo' on listing 'Chord DAVE ***PRICE DROP*** (Black) Excellent Condition w/ Orig Box + Accessories'

    Fantastic transaction! Highly recommended! Very smooth experience and wonderful communication. I would happily do business with again!
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    An exploration of Chord DAVE, MScaler, Qutest, and Holo May, HQPlayer

    That's awesome! I'm glad you have noticed improvements and are enjoying the tweaks 😀 For me, I just reached a point where I want to enjoy the music and sound more than messing with tweaks that don't bring about any appreciable differences worth the money, hassle, and time away from the audio...
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    An exploration of Chord DAVE, MScaler, Qutest, and Holo May, HQPlayer

    Main main takeaways after having the Holo May KTE for the last week (a used unit that was purchased new May 2023) are as follows:
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    An exploration of Chord DAVE, MScaler, Qutest, and Holo May, HQPlayer

    I think that minimal gains can be eeked out by spending exorbitant sums of money on cables, power supplies, etc. At that point, people are paying massive amounts of money for small improvements, imo. I've heard systems with 2k+ cables and expensive power supplies, etc... The differences in sound...
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    An exploration of Chord DAVE, MScaler, Qutest, and Holo May, HQPlayer

    I had my DAVE fueled with a great power supply and an RF stop AC power cable. Had M Scaler on chain with Opto DX and LPS 1.2 power supply and Poweradd power supply for the OptoDX boxes. Upgraded BNC cables as well. I had a great audio chain with the DAVE and MScaler. And I loved the sound...
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    An exploration of Chord DAVE, MScaler, Qutest, and Holo May, HQPlayer

    I read your project with swapping out the capacitors in the DAVE. All I can say is...wow. That's.... a lot. I'm comparing stock DAVE with MScaler to Holo May NOS mode. I don't think many people will be taking apart their DAVE to replace the capacitors in it. I don't think the DAVE is in any way...
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    An exploration of Chord DAVE, MScaler, Qutest, and Holo May, HQPlayer

    That's a tough one. I had the DAVE/MScaler combo for the last 2 1/2 years or so. I also ran an OptoDX in my chain to remove RF. It sounded absolutely sublime. I sold the M Scaler a few weeks ago and am selling the DAVE currently in order to do some home projects. I bought the Holo May KTE used...
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    Comment by 'Redflamingolingo' on listing 'Chord DAVE ***PRICE DROP*** (Black) Excellent Condition w/ Orig Box + Accessories'

    I'm needing to sell this before the end of the year, so I'm pretty much selling at a big loss at this point. Oh well. My loss will be someone's gain (pun intended). The DAC is in incredible condition. I need to get a lot of roof work done on my house before it snows this winter in Philadelphia. :)
  9. For Sale  Chord DAVE ***PRICE DROP*** (Black) Excellent Condition w/ Orig Box + Accessories

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    5750.00 USD
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    Excellent/Like new
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    Ebay 100% feedback: https://www.ebay.com/usr/redflamingolingo US Audio Mart feedback: https://www.usaudiomart.com/userfeedback.php?user_id=196557 Chord DAVE DAC (Black) in excellent condition for sale. Includes original box and accessories aside from owner's manual, which can be located...
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    An exploration of Chord DAVE, MScaler, Qutest, and Holo May, HQPlayer

    Yea, I don't think anything is messed up. I think in my system (Susvara and no speakers), NOS is just superior. I like the forward presentation and slam and better separation. The upsampling just ruins it, imo. Was curious if people had similar experiences with May KTE or Spring 3 KTE DACs.
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    An exploration of Chord DAVE, MScaler, Qutest, and Holo May, HQPlayer

    I had read to have PLL on. I didn't know with USB it wasn't needed. I'll turn it off. I don't notice a difference really with it on or off. What I definitely notice is that NOS untouched just sounds so much better than anything HQ Player can do to the audio...
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    An exploration of Chord DAVE, MScaler, Qutest, and Holo May, HQPlayer

    I recently got a used Holo May KTE with my coming from a Chord Qutest, Chord TT2 with M Scaler, and eventually Chord DAVE with M Scaler. My chain is QoBuz -> Roon -> USB AudioQuest Carbon Cable -> Holo May in NOS mode with PLL -> Auris Nirvana tube rolled -> Susvara. I've been messing with HQ...
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    Feedback by 'Redflamingolingo' on listing 'Chord M Scaler (BLACK) in Excellent Condition with Original Box and All Accessories'

    @yaps66 Was a pleasure to do business with! Communication was excellent, and there were no issues with payment or shipping. A+ transaction and would definitely do business again in the future!
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