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    Reply to review by 'Flextreme' on item 'Signalyst HQPlayer'

    In comparison with my previous favorite poly-sinc-gauss-long, the soundstage is clearly deeper, higher and a little wider. In addition music sounds more organic, with more tonal richness, dare I say analog. Bass and sub bass sounds different/better to my ears. It reminds me of the fluidity of...
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    Reply to review by 'Flextreme' on item 'Signalyst HQPlayer'

    HQP5 is quite the surprise IMHO. My Testing was super interesting because I was really hoping that the new filters were more of the same. Since I am only getting a 15% discount, and I only bought HQP4 a couple of years ago. But my hopes and intent to skip HQP5 are now smashed. Currently, I LOVE...
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    Holo Audio Bliss

    Double post...
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    Holo Audio Bliss

    I literally compared both amps while volume matched to 0,0db precision for two weeks using the same MAY DAC that was connected simultaneously to both amps. While sometimes not listening for 2-3 days in between sessions. I could compare both by only switching my headphone (almost instantly) to...
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    Holo Audio Bliss

    I had my Enleum amp as reference (volume matched), during Blisses burning. I could compare both during the whole burn in process. TBH I really was not that impressed the first 20 hours with my Bliss. Read about my experience here...
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    Holo Audio Bliss

    I compared both a while ago: https://www.head-fi.org/threads/holo-audio-bliss.964155/page-61#post-17329475
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    Holo Audio Bliss

    I really appreciate his opinion (same top-tier reviewers like Goldensound, Resolve, and Soundnews). But I do think because he is visually impaired: his hearing abilities easily surpass mine and others. More importantly: I love his style and the passionate way he geeks out (I would do the same)...
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    Reply to review by 'Flextreme' on item 'Signalyst HQPlayer'

    Great that you have written an HQplayer review here on head-fi, it is long overdue. The PCM filters are way less demanding and can sound sensational. Most prefer DSD, I also did at first. But with the Holo May, I have a strong preference for PCM now, especially when using EQ. Listing to mostly...
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    Holo Audio Bliss

    Haha, so true! I have been following him for a long time... I generally like his subjective opinion: it is IMO well-balanced and honest. However, I can easily imagine myself having a different view, for instance with his Enleum amp review.
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    Holo Audio Bliss

    Fellow Bliss owners... you will love his conclusion... Nomo ZAHL FOMO for me :beyersmile:
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    Holo Audio Bliss

    Ok... confession time: I swapped the reds in my May KTE and Bliss KTE for purples... After reading literally endless positive experiences (especially audiogon.com) I decided to give it a go. I realize, it is especially difficult to objectively judge the result: especially when my expectations...
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    Holo Audio Bliss

    Ever considered trying HQPlayer with the May? The May responds extremely well to the oversampling filters in HQP: I am a massive fan of PCM/Poly-sinc-gauss-XL/LNS15 filter @ 1.411/1.526mhz and the EQ (if you like to try) is of phenomenal quality in HQP.
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    Holo Audio Bliss

    Yep, I noticed this too. TBH: without EQ and the right amp like the Bliss I find the SUS quite boring and would have looked for alternatives long ago. Back on-topic... I enjoy reading other people's praise for the Bliss and the success bliss owners have with headphones other than the Sus. I...
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    Holo Audio Bliss

    I tried the TC once and its fitment was not comfortable for me: the TC felt especially awkward 'headbanging' (I cannot help myself nodding to the beat :L3000: ). But I must confess that your praise for the TC / Bliss pairing sparked my curiosity and FOMO again. :beyersmile:
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    Holo Audio Bliss

    Fantastic comparison :beerchug: I do not own the TC, but completely understand where you are coming from. For me the Sus scales redicously well on source and especially amps. Bliss is sensational, and I come from the enleum amp23r :) I have a question for you as a fellow May, Bliss and Sus...
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