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Het nieuwste HoloAudio-aanbod is de Cyan 2 DAC. We zijn best trots op de Cyan 2 en kunnen gerust zeggen dat we denken dat jij hem ook het meest indrukwekkend zult vinden. Het is een echte uitgebalanceerde discrete weerstandsladder-DAC met zowel PCM- als DSD-ondersteuning verpakt in een kleinere voetafdruk van desktopruimte. De Cyan 2 heeft verschillende “trickle down” technologieën van zijn grotere broers en we zijn verheugd om dit product tegen een meer betaalbare prijs te introduceren. Cyaan 2 “青2”, Een nieuwe generatie DAC van een volledig discreet weerstandsnetwerk (algemeen bekend als R2R). Ten opzichte van zijn voorganger, de Cyaan “青”, heeft de Cyaan 2 “青2” de volgende verbeteringen: • Uitgerust met R2R-netwerk en vectorstapweerstandsnetwerk tegelijkertijd. Het R2R-netwerk wordt gebruikt voor de primaire digitaal-naar-analoog-conversie van de PCM-stroom en het vector-stapweerstandsnetwerk wordt gebruikt voor de primaire digitaal-naar-analoog-conversie van de DSD-stream. • De nieuwe generatie de-glitch-technologie kan de-glitch met volledige amplitude bieden zonder de ruisvloer en andere nadelige effecten te vergroten. • Gebaseerd op deze nieuwe generatie technologie, Cyaan 2 “青2” Kan 106db SINAD en >127db dynamisch bereik bieden>. • USB ondersteunt bemonsteringsfrequenties tot DSD1024 en PCM 1.536M. • De USB-interface maakt gebruik van gepatenteerde firmware met ultralage latentie, een zeer betrouwbare gegevensoverdracht, ideale USB-oogpatroonmetingen die bijdragen aan 2-4 keer hogere prestaties dan officiële firmware.
DAC Type | R2R (Discrete ladder) |
Model | Cyaan2 |
Digitale invoer | |
COAXIAAL, OPTISCH, AES | PCM 44.1-192K (24bit) |
DSD 64X (DOP) | |
USB (galvanisch gescheiden) | PCM 44.1-1.536M (32bit) |
DSD 64-512X (DOP) | |
DSD 64-1024X (standaard) | |
I2S (HDMI) | PCM 44.1-1.536M (32bit) |
DSD 64-1024X | |
Automatische ingangsselectie | LED-indicatielampjes voor elk type samplefrequentie en voor ingangsselectie. |
Analoge uitgang | |
Beide otuputs kunnen tegelijkertijd worden gebruikt | |
PCM 48K NOS | THD+N 0.0005% @1K (-106dB) |
DNR -127dB | |
Uitgangsspanning 2.5Vrms (RCA), 5.0Vrms (XLR) | |
DSD 128X | THD+N 0,0002% @1K (-114dB) |
DNR -115dB | |
Uitgangsspanning 1.25Vrms (RCA), 2.50Vrms (XLR) | |
Fysieke kenmerken | |
Afmetingen (chassis): | 300x200x48mm / 11.8″ x 7.9″ x 1.9″ (BxLxH Afmetingen zijn exclusief uitstekende delen) |
Gewicht | 3,5 kg / 7,72 lbs |
Energiespecificaties | |
Opgenomen vermogen (configureerbaar) | 220-230V 50/60Hz – Zekering specificatie: 2A SB 5x20mm |
110-115V 50/60Hz – Zekering specificatie: 4A SB 5x20mm | |
Stroomverbruik | 20W |
Accessoires | |
Andere inbegrepen items | Stroomkabel (EU / VK) x1 |
USB-kabel x1 | |
Geen afstandsbediening beschikbaar |
HDMI I2S-INGANG
opmerking: i2s is NIET hetzelfde als HDMI Audio/Video. Sluit NOOIT HDMI-apparaten aan op de i2s-producten zoals HoloAudio Cyan2. Zorg ervoor dat het i2s- of IIS-compatibel is met de compatibele pin-out-configuratie. Opmerking: i2s pin out is HoloAudio-specificatie. Net als bij PSaudio is het linker- en rechterkanaal echter verwisseld voor DSD-content. Opmerking: i2S is niet hot-swappable, dus sluit I2S-kabels nooit aan of los wanneer de apparaten zijn ingeschakeld. Schakel altijd beide apparaten uit voordat u de kabel aansluit/loskoppelt. En de ideale lengte voor i2s HDMI-kabel is ongeveer 0,3-0,6 m of de gebruikelijke maat is 0,5 m. Over het algemeen zijn de kabels van het flatwire-type meer ideaal dan kabels van het ronde draadtype voor i2s-protocoltoepassingen.
DSD standaard ondersteund
HoloAudio is ’s werelds eerste die DSD native ondersteunt op Resistor Ladder DAC, tot nu toe de enige. DSD wordt echt verwerkt door de R2R Ladder DAC en niet geconverteerd naar PCM vóór de digitaal-analoog-omzetter. Momenteel ondersteund op MAC (DOP) en Linux (DOP) en Windows/PC (Direct Native en DOP). Let op, het woord ‘R2R’ is de naam van een soort architectuur van weerstandsladders. Deze architectuur vereist minder weerstanden, maar is nog steeds in staat om meer dan acceptabele prestaties te leveren. De meeste DAC’s in de industrie gebruiken deze architectuur. De DSD-module van Spring3 gebruikt geen R2R-architectuur voor de DSD, meer specifiek gebruikt het een zeer specifieke architectuur die is geoptimaliseerd om DSD naar analoog uit te voeren. Dus om volledig nauwkeurig te zijn gebruikt het DSD-deel van Spring weerstandsladders, niet R2R..
Nikolay (geverifieerde eigenaar) –
Do not want to be too talkative with mailing often but cannot hold myself: ‘Supreme dac’:
– very detailed but not intrusive;
– supreme timber and naturalism;
– enormous soundstage – height, width, depth;
– great balance of replay.
Bran (geverifieerde eigenaar) –
I’ve been yearning for a Holo Audio May Dac ever since it came out. Its price is a little hard for me to justify though, despite having been in love with R2R DACs for at least the past ten years and having been served very well by my Audio-gd R7 DAC for the past four. Sometime later, the Cyan 2 was released and I sat on my hands, confident that my R7 was better and that getting a Cyan 2 would at worst be a downgrade and at best be a sidegrade. Here I am, curiousity finally having gotten the better of myself and trigger pulled to find out.
And my first listening impressions tell me that it’s an upgrade. At half the price of the Audio-gd R7, to boot. (Granted, it’s not an apples to apples comparison due to the actual NOS operation of the Cyan 2 vs the simulated NOS mode of the R7.) Both have that organic and analog sounding trait of great R2R DACs, both render details exceptionally well despite operating in NOS, both present a wide soundstage where instruments are easily placed/pointed at and both exhibit high clarity and transparency. (Some care went into my PC USB setup – eg, dedicated PC for Tidal streaming, a Matrix Audio USB Card and external USB PSU, up-to-spec Supra USB cable, etc, etc).
What sets the Cyan 2 apart is the sense of palpable presence; that I’m no longer listening to a recording and that the singer actually exists between my two speakers (a pair of Purifi-6R standmounts powered by an Audio-gd Master 9 preamp and A1 power amp). Its soundstage is also deeper, with a better defined sense of instruments positioned to the front, middle or back of the soundstage. There’s also a sense of higher clarity and what must be a better reproduction of timing.
Having lived with my R7 for so long, the improvements brought by the Cyan 2 were immediately apparent. The hype was right, the Cyan 2 is the real deal. Maybe I’ll sell all the other DACs in my possession and put the money towards a May DAC. In the meantime, I will be thoroughly enjoying the Cyan 2.
Mark –
Not only a very good product but also perfect service. After a problem occurred I called Rob and he managed to repair it the same day while I was waiting for it. Super service. Thnx Rob.
Mark –
Not online a very good product but also perfect service. After a problem occurred I called Rob and he managed to repair it the same day while I was waiting for it. Super service. Thnx Rob.
John (geverifieerde eigenaar) –
I am really very pleased with the improvement it brings straight out of the box – eye opening change.
A delighted customer
Marko (geverifieerde eigenaar) –
I have made my first “critical listening” and I have to say, that I am impressed. This DAC is another level compared to the internal DAC of Eversolo!
Especially the depth of the sound stage is impressive, with layers. I can feel the reverb of the space, the vibration of the instruments (wood of violins, cellos, drums…). Like I am standing next to the instrument and feel it.
And also what bothered my ears with Eversolo internal DAC after an hour of listening, disappeared.
Radoslav Ivanov (geverifieerde eigenaar) –
Exceptional thing. I have ifi zen signature v2 and hegel 190… This is entirely different category, even without 250 hours of warm up. The decay notes and the absolute bass control and sounding musical…It has everything a non top end audiophile dream of. It has enaugh energy not to get you tired for hours, but keep you stuck on the speakers. I love it!
Andre (geverifieerde eigenaar) –
Ich habe den Cyan2 seit einigen Monaten in meiner Anlage laufen (McIntosh MA12000, Monitor Audio PL500II, Hifi Rose RS250). Gerade wenn man dem CyanII hochgerechnete Signale zuspielt, scheint er akustisch ganz hervorragend. Sehr räumlich in allen Dimensionen, Grobdynamisch, wenn gefordert, genauso auf Mikrodetailebene unterwegs. Nicht so gnadenlos auflösend wie meine AKM oder ESS DAC´s, aber man bekommt die selben Informationen vermittelt. Langzeittauglich und dennoch super involvierend. Bin begeistert und träume jetzt vom May KTE ;-). Lieferung und Support von Magna 1A !!
Alexander (geverifieerde eigenaar) –
I am very satisfied with the improvement in sound quality. The BS Node is not the best streamer, but the combination via USB provides a significant improvement, exactly what I was hoping for. With a better streamer, I can get even more out of the Cyan 2.
The improvements:
* The sounds have become more natural, precise, with significantly more detail, and are more separated in space. I now listen more to instruments rather than just sounds.
* The bass is much more controlled and detailed.
* Significantly more spatial presentation and a ‘lighter’ presentation.
Rene (geverifieerde eigenaar) –
Ik heb deze mooie Cyan2 dac gekocht als upgrade voor mijn PS Audio DSD nuwave dac. Na het aansluiten op mijn Holo Red en via chinch op de installatie. Mijn installatie wordt van muziek voorzien vanuit een NUC waarop Roon draait. In roon aangegeven dat de RED het endpoint is en alles werd automatisch zo optimaal mogelijk ingesteld, wel headroombeheer op -3 db gezet en DSP uit. Bij de eerste noten viel meteen op dat dit een echte upgrade is, echter na 3 dagen constant laten spelen nog veel meer verbetering. Het geluidsbeeld is ruimtelijk, vol details en micro details, straalt rust uit de de achtergrond is zwart. Ook mijn hoofdtelefoon versterker aangesloten via XLR ook hier een erg grote verbetering hoorbaar.
Lewis (geverifieerde eigenaar) –
I have now bought the cyan2 and it has been playing here since last Saturday afternoon. Fast delivery !
After about 15 minutes I realized that this is completely different from a Node 2i … more of everything and better, while it also sounds pleasant and real, cold out of the box. Now that I have been playing for more than a few days, I have the feeling that the sound has become even more “balanced”. Whether things will improve even more remains to be seen. If it stays like this it will be more than enough….
Robert (geverifieerde eigenaar) –
Just wanted to say thank you again, the CYAN 2 has arrived and what can I say, it’s amazing!!!!
Better than the SMSL VMV D2R, which was really hard to top…
Gheorghe Maria (geverifieerde eigenaar) –
I started to follow reviews about R2R DAC, I knew about this principle from recent years, I knew that the proof and prices are performant, as an aside, DACs with SIGMA-DELTA, have unbeatable and affordable technical characteristics for the consumption of the common man, but in my opinion, here I am subjective, it does not sound as I want, the ROHM MUS-IC BD34301EKV32 Bit Stereo chip in my DAC SMSL D300 really does it, But my ears, my brain wants perfection. I’ve been watching HOLO Audio May, HOLO Audio Spring 3 for a while, I damn like how they are executed, the Trick principle used to encode and decode, Yes, I would need that, but my financial possibilities are exceeded. I saw in passing Holo Audio Cyan 2, acceptable as price for me, at the moment I went over it quite easily, it seemed too simplistic, I was one click away to order a Gustard R26 from a French site where I have an account. Chance, or curiosity makes me watch on Youtube a video Holo Audio Cyan 2, presented by Mr. Hans Beekhuyzen, a reliable engineer, for whom I have every respect. I saw how it is executed inside, I saw what technical characteristics it presents, I followed with interest the opinion of a specialist and YES! My light bulbs went on, my 6th sense that works for me, gave me the urge to order it, that he is solving my claims with Analog music and I was not wrong, the second choice of DAC, very, very inspired! I let it wear and I can tell you without fail, that it is the perfect choice, I really hear Analog music, UPS! :) . On PCM music files, compared to SMSL D300, it’s a bit higher, bass with more depth, just as soft, soft, pleasant. The voice seems a little bit forward, but with a more holographic presence, with more texture. Highs sound beautiful, clear, crystal sound, it was expected, my flair did not deceive me. The big surprise came when listening to DSD64, DSD128, DSD256 files. I used the “Audiophile Hi-RES System Test-DSD128 ” album for comparison. A deep, deep, powerful but soft bass at the same time. A perfect spatial separation, you close your eyes and feel the position of the musical instruments. You feel your voice in front of you, you feel every sound, every movement, you feel how space fills up, how music pours throughout the room, giving the feeling of holographic music. Here I can say that it has exceeded very, very much the possibilities of SMSL D300. I pulled myself out, completed the realization of the system as I wanted. Holo Audio Cyan 2 receives signal via USB and I connected it via XLR to SMSL H300 AMP-PRE. The Coaxial input receives signal from GEERFAB D.BOB when listening to SACD CD, or watching a Blue-ray show on Smart TV. Holo Audio Cyan 2 is a success of Holo Audio, an excellent price/quality ratio. It looks good, simple but with some enviable performance. The switch is done automatically when it senses signal on one of the inputs. The priority is the USB input, for those who use multiple inputs, the inputs that are not used at that time must be disabled. Now I want to say a few words about the Magna Hifi team. A team of specialists in the field, with a pleasant practice in communication, honest and with a lot of expertise in this field. I highly recommend purchases from this Magna Hifi online store.
Michael (geverifieerde eigenaar) –
I hesitated for a long time before making a decision. I already had a DMP-A6 and wondered what a Cyan2 could improve upon. Jos advised giving it a try. From the first notes, it’s already clear: how much more beautiful can it sound? Much more beautiful! I’m super happy with it. Beautifully minimalist in design, and as Jos said: No unnecessary features, just pure sound quality!
Gerd (geverifieerde eigenaar) –
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
Chris –
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”!
John (geverifieerde eigenaar) –
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!
Knut –
I am really blown away by the Cyan 2 details and clarity even when I come from the similar priced Soekris 2541 R2R DAC
Milosz (geverifieerde eigenaar) –
I have the Cyan 2 for several weeks – it’s nice sounding dac I’m enjoying it.
Daniel B (geverifieerde eigenaar) –
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.