[SlothRock]

I mean here's a short video of the settings menu if anyone finds anything else:

A lot more simple and intuitive than I was anticipating which I’m a big fan of! Can’t stand menu scrolling. Good stuff

 

[incredulousity]

Looks like standard Holo Audio interface, but nicely streamlined to use the knob.

 

[ericx85]

Do the preamp and HP out get signal at the same time? Or can they be set individually? Usually try to stay away from HP amps that cant toggle between outputs, but Holo is probably the only time I'd make an exception.

 

[OneEyedHito]

Do the preamp and HP out get signal at the same time? Or can they be set individually? Usually try to stay away from HP amps that cant toggle between outputs, but Holo is probably the only time I'd make an exception.

Holo is a Toggle, not both outputs at same time. Now historically RCA and XLR preouts are both active at the same time though.

 

[rmsanger]

Just based upon initial pass of the form factor, components, and packaging seems to be a very compelling choice at the price point for KTE version. Look forward to hearing reviews/impressions especially compared to Volot, Oor + Hypsos, Soloist 3x GT, and dare I even say the Enleum amp.

I do like the pre capabilities of xlr and rca as well as the hp output selections. It would have been nice to have a sub out and cross-feed but as long as the amp stage is top notch it's a fine omission. will be interested in the quality of the volume control, the gain levels, noise floor, and dynamics. Perhaps this will be the go to option for 1266 phi tc / Sus owners to pair with Holo May.

 

[SlothRock]

Do the preamp and HP out get signal at the same time? Or can they be set individually? Usually try to stay away from HP amps that cant toggle between outputs, but Holo is probably the only time I'd make an exception.

Watch the video that was posted above - you have to select the "Line out" (preamp) or HP out w/ Low Z or High Z as the output options. I also like the fact that you have to toggle between the two. I feel like my OOR gets extra hot because all outputs are running at once.

 

[ozziegurkan]

Watch the video that was posted above - you have to select the "Line out" (preamp) or HP out w/ Low Z or High Z as the output options. I also like the fact that you have to toggle between the two. I feel like my OOR gets extra hot because all outputs are running at once.

Do we know what the wattage or volts difference is between the two impedance switches? I am assuming the switchover is around 100 ohms. So, everything planar and low-impedance dynamic (utopia, stellia, etc.) is Low-Z and else is high-Z like ZMF, Senn, Beyer, etc.

 

[SlothRock]

Do we know what the wattage or volts difference is between the two impedance switches? I am assuming the switchover is around 100 ohms. So, everything planar and low-impedance dynamic (utopia, stellia, etc.) is Low-Z and else is high-Z like ZMF, Senn, Beyer, etc.

I haven't been able to find out any details on when/where to use Low and High Z just yet - I'm sure we'll hear soon since review units are out in the wild and I imagine the product page will update with this info soon. Maybe @bimmer100 could help?

 

[Rayon]

Also something that I'm interested in: When used in May -> Bliss -> Utopia, can one get the volume low enough? With SparkoS Aries my only complaint has been that even the lowest volume setting is quite loud in this chain. I'm using HQPlayer so it's not a complete deal killer, but digital volume control just doesn't feel the right way at this level.

 

[SlothRock]

Also something that I'm interested in: When used in May -> Bliss -> Utopia, can one get the volume low enough? With SparkoS Aries my only complaint has been that even the lowest volume setting is quite loud in this chain. I'm using HQPlayer so it's not a complete deal killer, but digital volume control just doesn't feel the right way at this level.

Agree with this 100% - it was actually one of the reasons why I got rid of my Burson GT for the Ferrum OOR+Hypsos. Volume adjustment wasn't good enough, even with low gain and the volume at 1 in some cases. Hoping Bliss solves this and the volume control is perfect

 

[ozziegurkan]

Agree with this 100% - it was actually one of the reasons why I got rid of my Burson GT for the Ferrum OOR+Hypsos. Volume adjustment wasn't good enough, even with low gain and the volume at 1 in some cases. Hoping Bliss solves this and the volume control is perfect

I think if there is a 4.4mm output to support IEMs, my guess is that you would use this for super-sensitive headphones. Or, at least, the thought is in the design itself.

 

[incredulousity]

I think if there is a 4.4mm output to support IEMs, my guess is that you would use this for super-sensitive headphones. Or, at least, the thought is in the design itself.

Not to mention IEMs that actually like "real" headphone amps, like UM MEST Indigo.

 

[SlothRock]

Oh ya, totally. I have enough faith in Holo's design philosophy that this wouldn't be an oversight (especially with the IEM input) but I guess we'll see soon once reviews/more details are put out

 

[Rayon]

And I have Softears Cerberus. It's an amazing headphone. In a way it's the best headphone I've heard, including Focal Utopia. But it's also:

Sensitivity: 104dB/100mV@1kHz
Impedance: 5Ω@1kHz(±15%)

It's a long way down to listenable volume levels from May's 2.9V. At the moment I'm listening to SparkoS Aries at it's lowest volume setting and I also attenuate the sound digitally in HQPlayer by 15db and it's still not quiet, but rather "normal relaxed" listening level. Aries should go 20db lower than it currently does to enable listener to listen Softears Cerberus quietly.

 

[George Hincapie]

Comparison wishes: SparkoS Aries, Niimbus, Pass HPA-1.

The comparison with Pass HPA1 interests me most. I already own a TOTL OTL HPA and am looking for a suitable SS to add to the stable.