While I haven't tested power draw, I will note that the device stays quite cool compared to Spring or May. So Cyan 2 is hopefully a bit more efficient overall!

It not being bright red 🤣🤣🤣

Hey Bunn3y! In December I have asked Tim at Kitsune. He told me there was no plans for an Azure 2 or other equivalent compact Holo Audio amplifier planned, unfortunately.

I've been using it for both. I haven't experimented with too much DSD upsampling before getting the Cyan 2. But it works great for both, and you can certainly tell the difference when using HQPlayer but I'm not sure I'd say one is outright "better" per se. 95% of my listening is done through PCM...

Sweet! I got my DDHifi too, just haven't gotten around to cleaning up my desk 😅

Yes. I've seen cases where some got it sooner. But mine was around 7ish weeks.

Well you're in luck! They also make the HS400, which is 40cm x 30cm! It is $129.99 per part, however.

Yeah. Aliexpress, message them for black. $99.99 for the base, $99.99 for the 12cm tall level. HS300 is 30cm x 28cm. Cyan 2 DAC is exactly 30cm x 20cm. HA-3A Amp is 306mm x 260mm.

Love me DDHifi! Just ordered this stand. Does the HA-3A fit on top with the Cyan 2 on the bottom? That's my goal haha

That sounds like a very niche thing. Also I don't think there's hardware on the Cyan 2 that converts PCM to DSD like there is on the May. They could skip the solid metal hardware but I don't think that is what Holo Audio is about. Cyan 2 at $1200-1350 is still a decent value!

Exactly how I listen to DS too! RU7/N7 is a really fantastic combo with it.

KitsuneHiFi is based in Washington, HoloAudio is from Asia. :raised_hands: So yes & no haha.

Kitsune is the only US-based dealer of Holo Audio products. Yes, the shipping is especially killer. DHL for 20-40LB DACs are not cheap. The wait times are also 4-12 weeks in some cases.

Sorry for your loss. I did not find a real meaningful difference when using i2S vs USB, personally. I used a Singxer SU-1. Felt I was limited more by the Singxers DSD256 cap than the DACs USB (that supports DSD1024 and is clean)

I find it easy to reach the switch since it's close to the edge. Should be noted that Cyan 2 doesn't get that hot on while staying on. The May would heat up my whole room if I left it on by accident.