Nayyte
100+ Head-Fier
Based on input from some folks here, I ordered an R-1 NOS.
It will be interesting to finally hear it, considering that I recently spent time with a Singxer SDA-6 Pro 2 and a Gustard R26. I liked the Singxer - it did nothing wrong, but it just did not do enough right to justify the cost over my existing Gustard X18. However, I flat out did not enjoy the R26; I found it thin and lacking any body - which was quite a shock considering all of the praise it gets.
I also ordered a Holo Cyan 2, and I will do a comparison, but it will take another month or so for delivery.
The question will be which one sounds better in which location - my desktop vs speaker systems...
I think you will really like it. Just remember that it is going to need at least 400 hours burn in, not including it's factory burn in. I bought mine in September and used it for a few hours every day. It didn't start to sound correct through the frequencies until January. My speakers sound like crack cocaine with the R-1 NOS. It's a hell of a DAC. Keep your boxes so you can return everything else