Testimonials

HoloAudio "RED" is a Network Streamer and Digital Converter with I2S HDMI... View

I am very happy with the Holo Audio Red, it sounds very good. I use the SP-DIF RCA output to my DAC.
USB cable seems a little loose in Red when the cable is inserted.

Kai

HoloAudio "RED" is a Network Streamer and Digital Converter with I2S HDMI... View

I received my Holo Red and it was a pleasant surprise to get a Roon Ready device! I use it with my Holo Cyan2 DAC and can playback DSD512 via I2S. Very good result, did not expected such an improvement over my Denafrips Arce streamer!!

Frank

Audio-GD - Master 19 Solid State Discrete Balanced Preamplifier True balanced discrete... View

This is so wholesome and fantastic.
using the hifiman Ananda Nano balanced, just wow!

bert

Introducing Cyan2, the pinnacle of audio precision and clarity. Immerse yourself in... View

Great machine - great service - I like it and that's what counts to me.
Downside: Output are high and therefore some trouble with attenuation, but manageable LED's a bit too bright for my liking

Gerd

This product has been replaced by the newer model: R28 mk3!

It is outstanding DAC. Sound quality is amazing. I use R28 NOS as DAC/preamp with Nelson Pass’s amplifier Aleph J connected via XLR output.
I also satisfied with service of Magna Hifi.

Val

Introducing Cyan2, the pinnacle of audio precision and clarity. Immerse yourself in... View

The DAC arrived some days ago . First parcel/outside box was a bit banged up but all is hooked up now and runs flawlessly. I must say first impressions trump my expectations/hopes by "quite a margin"!

Chris

Introducing Cyan2, the pinnacle of audio precision and clarity. Immerse yourself in... View

Exceptionally balanced and steadfast across all frequencies; impeccable discernment among diverse sounds and musical styles; I adore the effortless switching capability, facilitated by USB streaming and TV via Toslink connection. Magna Hifi delivers top-notch service!

John

Mano Ultra mkIII.5 Farad music streamer is the ultimate streaming endpoint for... View

After getting, and still enjoying, the Holo Audio Spring 3 KTE dac a few years ago, I recently bought the Mano Ultra mk3 streamer, and again am very happy with my Magna Hifi purchase. Great sound for the buck and as always super service from Rob. For both purchases went to listen at their studio, for a great afternoon and professional advice. (before I used a Mac Mini M1 with Audirvana)

Lars

Introducing Cyan2, the pinnacle of audio precision and clarity. Immerse yourself in... View

I am really blown away by the Cyan 2 details and clarity even when I come from the similar priced Soekris 2541 R2R DAC

Knut

Introducing Cyan2, the pinnacle of audio precision and clarity. Immerse yourself in... View

I have the Cyan 2 for several weeks - it's nice sounding dac I'm enjoying it.

Milosz

Audio-GD R1 NOS is a R2R discrete DAC. The R1 NOS is... View

Sound is quite good right our of the box.
The fit and finish is overall excellent.
Only the RCA Output sockets are tight fit.
The connection finally worked and the R1 NOS DAC makes already nice sounding music. It will be interesting to experience how things develop during burn in...

Norbert

The Singxer SA-1 V2 stands as a comprehensive and high-performance headphone amplifier... View

This is a good amp for the price. Can easily compete with amps up to at least 1000 euros. Sound is more engaging and enjoyable than the good, but more sterile Topping family competitors. Thing I noticed is that the front switch doesn't really turn it off (it still keeps drawing about 3 watts), with the back switch it turns really off. Also this on/pre/pha switch can cause serious DC offset peaks, at least on the XLR-outs, which can be a serious issue with certain power amps driving speakers (Singxer needs to be turned on first and turned off last to prevent issues). Not sure if this is only my unit (btw I didn't put jumpers on the power supply protection circuit).

Massimo

This new DAC “Spring3” is the design that has been very popular... View

Today we compared this DAC with the Weiss 204 (which has a dedicated DYI power supply) and the Meitner Audio MA-3 and the results Spring Level 2 is a great DAC perfectly balanced between stage width, holography, beautiful natural vocals and holy impressive dynamics!

Marek

HoloAudio "RED" is a Network Streamer and Digital Converter with I2S HDMI... View

The Red has landed safe and sound. I've plugged it in via ethernet in/USB out, and have been a bit shocked by the results. I'm running into the May/Bliss KTE combo into Susvaras, Atriums, Verites and Calderas. On each pair I've been blown away with how much of a difference the Red has made. Coming from a Zen Stream powered by a Hypsos with high end power management, I was expecting a relatively minor but noticeable improvement, but... wow! I think it's really the blackness of the background that has changed significantly, everything is instantly more dynamic, vivid and textured.

Ben

Introducing Cyan2, the pinnacle of audio precision and clarity. Immerse yourself in... View

High resolving DAC for the fraction of the price! This DAC preforms almost like an true endgame DAC. The body of the sound this dac makes is verry rich in detail and accurate. Spacial presentation is really good and if you use DSD the soundstage becomes even bigger and you get even more detail retrieval! You won't be needing any replacement for the coming years if you buy this DAC. Oversampling is really good on this DAC.

Its also compatible with ASIO driver from holoaudio. Im verry impressed with th sound of the DAC.

Daniel B

Matrix-Audio Element S is the first music streamer from  Matrix Audio with... View

Using the Matrix Audio Element S via USB out in a Singxer SU 2 and from there via I2S to a HoloAudio Spring 2. First of all: Compatibility is outstanding!
And regarding sound quality from my pov a dream team - highly recommended! The Singxer clarifies a bit, it is a subtle nuance in timing, but it improves maybe from 98% to 100%. I switched several times fore and back but at the end I decided in favour with the Singxer SU 2 („magnified“).
Interestingly, recordings with rain, sounds like rain with the Element S, with the Singxer my brain got immediately triggered „it‘s raining“.
Great recommendation and service from Magna!

Bernd

TPR delivers the most natural and least coloured transfer available. Get reference... View

I bought 2 Grimm interlinks and was well advised about alternatives in terms of sound color. The Grimm TPR series is really a top product for a great price! Highly recommended. I bought an XLR and AES/EBU cable. Very nice between my Mytek brooklyn+ and the Amp!!

Jaap

This new DAC “Spring3” is the design that has been very popular... View

The Holo Spring combined with the Holo Bliss, takes me to previously unknown territory!
The music flows naturally as I remember my records and it really moves you and the amp sings, it's like a musical instrument, it really plays.

There is something fluid, dissolving, calm and very gentle, but also fast and very powerful when necessary.

Pierre

HoloAudio "RED" is a Network Streamer and Digital Converter with I2S HDMI... View

Gorgeous sound; beats my expectations! Very versatile device. Red can be used as a DDC or as a streaming bridge with Tidal Connect. Super!

Patrick