[MacedonianHero]

Are you buying one?

 
I will address that after the review, let's say it's going to be really hard to let this out of my setup. 

 

[lukeap69]

I will address that after the review, let's say it's going to be really hard to let this out of my setup. 

I am looking forward to your review.

 

[T Bone]

  So after a day with the KTE SU-1 in my setup with the KTE Holo Spring L3 DAC all I can say is wowza!
...snip...  
Soundstaging is huge, detail extraction is quite epic and just a beautiful portrayal of this great album. 
 
I would be hard pressed to recommend another DAC based what I'm hearing regardless of price point! Reviewing impressive gear like this is always a joy. 

I am glad to hear that you're enjoying the Spring / SU-1 combo.
Do you have any thoughts on how much the SU-1 adds to / improves the "out of the box" performance of the Spring.

 

[MacedonianHero]

  I am glad to hear that you're enjoying the Spring / SU-1 combo.
Do you have any thoughts on how much the SU-1 adds to / improves the "out of the box" performance of the Spring.

 
After a few days, I think it refines the USB...smooths things out a tad and improves the sound staging as well. Truly a "holo"graphic experience (excuse the pun 

).

I am looking forward to your review.

Thanks! Working on it now. 

 

 

[TimeLord]

After a few days, I think it refines the USB...smooths things out a tad and improves the sound staging as well. Truly a "holo"graphic experience (excuse the pun  ).
Thanks! Working on it now.   

I'm not sure if you have access to one, but if possible add a Schiit Wyrd to the signal chain.
Computer USB --> Wyrd USB --> SU-1 I2S --> Spring

I'd like to get your opinion on what you hear. From particularly poor computer USB output, you should hear an improvement.

 

[T Bone]

Michael Lavorgna had some nice words to say about the Holo Spring Level 3 over on AudioStream.com
Read it here: http://www.audiostream.com/content/holo-audio-spring-dac-level-3-kitsune-tuned-edition 

 

[lukeap69]

Yeah, really nice words.

 

[Soundsgoodtome]

Anyone looking to upgrade their level 1 to a level 3? I'm willing to downgrade for slightly less than the cost differences between a lvl 1 and my lvl3.

 

[TimeLord]

Michael Lavorgna had some nice words to say about the Holo Spring Level 3 over on AudioStream.com
Read it here: http://www.audiostream.com/content/holo-audio-spring-dac-level-3-kitsune-tuned-edition 

That's some fine company to be amongst.

 

[MacedonianHero]

I'm not sure if you have access to one, but if possible add a Schiit Wyrd to the signal chain.
Computer USB --> Wyrd USB --> SU-1 I2S --> Spring

I'd like to get your opinion on what you hear. From particularly poor computer USB output, you should hear an improvement.

 
I did own the Wyrd USB a while...sold it after a few months as I personally found it had a minimal affect on the sound. The KTE SU-1 was significant. The USB on the KTE Spring DAC Level 3 is very good alone, but the KTE SU-1 really kicked things up to a new level. I was a bit skeptical at first, but after a week with it, I am very impressed.

 

[remoss]

Anyone looking to upgrade their level 1 to a level 3? I'm willing to downgrade for slightly less than the cost differences between a lvl 1 and my lvl3.

Are you willing to share the reason for the downgrade?

 

[Soundsgoodtome]

I've always been keen on film caps over liquid and what it does in sound. I can always buy a nice fuse as well. Transformers and wiring... well I'm okay with 99% copper vs silver.

I undestand that Tim doesn't make much on upgraded parts to what he sells the lvl 3 so imo value is still great for those that want the last 5-8% in sound. I choose to chase more in terms of different speakers and headphones at this point.

 

[ZGojira]

 


 
 
 
- Denafrips dac-68
- Holo Spring (from Wildism Audio HK, Jensen Caps + Silver Transformer)
 
Impressions coming soon

 

 

[T Bone]

   
I did own the Wyrd USB a while...sold it after a few months as I personally found it had a minimal affect on the sound. The KTE SU-1 was significant. The USB on the KTE Spring DAC Level 3 is very good alone, but the KTE SU-1 really kicked things up to a new level. I was a bit skeptical at first, but after a week with it, I am very impressed.

I'll second that.
I had a Wyrd and it didn't do a lot for my system.  I got better audible results with the Intona USB Isolator.  I also employed a Singxer SU-1 and it does a much better job than the Wyrd.  ...both are pricier, but make real differences. 

 

[thyname]

This would work well for any clean up issues with USB:

http://www.head-fi.org/t/840436/uptone-audio-usb-regen