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HoloAudio – RED Network Streamer & DDC (I2S – USB) DSD1024
Supports Tidal (Connect), Qobuz, Spotify (Connect, airplay and much more. Holo Audio is renowned for its good power supplies, which of course is included in the Red.
| Brand: Holo Audio |
| Product Type: Network Streamers |
HoloAudio Red Network Streamer & DDC
HoloAudio “RED” is a Network Streamer with I2S HDMI output supporting DSD up to 1024 and it can be used as DDC (USB to I2S or SPDIF converter). To activate the DDC function the Red must be turned off/on while the USB source is connected. to re-enable the Streaming function, disconnect the USB source and turn the Red off/on again.
This audio device is using a Pi Compute Module 4 it only uses the Pi4 as core system. It differs from a standard Raspberry Pi because it does not have all peripheral components on board, but has been developed by Holo Audio itself, of course optimised for Audio. The advantage is that it can be used with a lot of software and is therefore versatile.
- Featuring digital input and output options
- Simple setup user-friendly software setup
- Stream Internet radio stations, streaming music services and your own local music library.
- Control music wirelessly with a controller app
- AirPlay 2 lets you play music from your wireless device
- DDC – Digital (USB) to Digital (I2S HDMI, Coax BNC, RCA, Optical, AES/EBU) Converter
- Configure the I²S pinout through the DIP switch [1,2] at the bottom of the chassis,
REVIEWS
This is where Holo Audio RED DDC and Streamer goes up head-to-head against some of the favourite network streamers of this category. IFI Audio Neo Stream DAC and Network Streamer, and the Zen Streamer. Which one is the right one for you?
The Holo Audio Red is a case in point. It is not only a streamer but also a DDC (digital to digital converter). We haven't seen that combination before. Continue reading
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The Holo RED is the lowest jitter and one of the lowest noise digital sources I’ve tested. Absolutely incredible performance that sets the current benchmark for a streamer or DDC. The fact that this level of performance is achieved at under $1000 is honestly incredible. Well done Jeff! Discover more
SOFTWARE
Supporting audio services:
- Roon Ready bridge) – Roon Certified
- NAA HQPlayer
- UPnP
- AirPlay
- Squeezelite
- Scream*
- Spotify
- Tidal Connect
Alternative Software / AddOns
The Red is compatible with all kinds of software such us:
- RooExtend (Useful and easy to install extensions)
- Moode Audio (Audiophile-quality music playback)
- RoPieee (RoonBridge ready-to-go )
- piCore with Logitech Media Server
- Gentoo Player (RoonBridge and many other features)
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| SPECIFICATIONS | |
|---|---|
| Product type | Network Streamer & DDC (Digital to Digital Converter) |
| Ethernet | Ethernet RJ45, GigE 1000Mbps |
| Digital inputs | USB 2.0 |
| Digital outputs | 1x I2S HDMI (Holo Audio compatible) 1x Coaxial S/PDIF RCA 1x Coaxial S/PDIF BNC 1x AES/EBU XLR 1x Optical Toslink 1x USB-A 2.0 (USB Host) |
| Supported file formats | MP3, AAC, WMA, WMA-L, FLAC, OGG, ALAC, OPUS, WAV, AIFF |
| CPU | Quad core Cortex-A72 (ARM v8) 64-bit SoC @ 1.5GHz |
| Native sampling rates | 16-24bit 44.1-768kHz – Native DSD64 – 1024 (USB OUT) Note: Future release will support up to DSD1024 / 1.5Mhz on I2S HDMI output |
| Output Sample rates | COAX, OPT, AES: PCM 44.1-192K 24bit DSD 64 DOP USB: PCM 1.536Mhz / DSD1024 I²S: PCM 44.1K-768K DSD 64-512X Native / DSD64 -256X DOP |
| Compatible OS | iOS Android Windows Mac OS |
| Steaming services | Deezer, Spotify, Qobuz, Tidal, Web radios |
| Others services | AirPlay 2 Spotify Connect Tidal Connect HQPlayer NAA UPNP Squeezelite Scream |
| GENERAL | |
|---|---|
| Power supply | 100-240VAC |
| Dimensions | 220 x 146 x 46mm |
| Weight | 3 kg |
| Package | 1x Holo Audio Red 1x TF card (pre-installed custom bridge system RedOS) |