May Level 2 vs Denafrips Terminator 15th
The Terminator 15th's signal-to-noise is 127 dB against the May Level 2's 130 dB and its output voltage 2.0V RMS against 2.9V RMS. Both share max sample rate (1536 kHz) and dsd support (DSD1024).
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The Holo Audio May DAC Level 2 (L2) is a state-of-the-art, fully discrete R2R digital-to-analog converter designed for audiophiles seeking ultimate transparency and natural analog sound. Engineered by Jeff Zhu, the May DAC L2 features a bespoke dual mono architecture, with dedicated DAC modules and power supplies for each channel, ensuring exceptional channel separation and soundstage accuracy. Its patented linear compensation technology achieves resistor tolerance accuracy to 0.00005%, resulting in near-perfect linearity, ultra-low total harmonic distortion, and a signal-to-noise ratio exceeding 130dB. The L2 version introduces an exclusive enhanced USB module (Titanis 2.0 FPGA) for dramatically reduced jitter and latency, supporting native DSD1024 and PCM up to 1.536MHz. Inputs include USB, dual I2S, optical, SPDIF RCA, and BNC, with balanced XLR and single-ended RCA outputs. The May DAC L2 is housed in a two-chassis design (separate DAC and power supply) and includes a remote control. Renowned for its intoxicatingly natural sound signature, the May DAC L2 is considered an endgame solution for discerning listeners.
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The Terminator 15th's signal-to-noise is 127 dB against the May Level 2's 130 dB and its output voltage 2.0V RMS against 2.9V RMS. Both share max sample rate (1536 kHz) and dsd support (DSD1024).
The May KTE's output voltage is 5.8V RMS against the May Level 2's 2.9V RMS. Both share max sample rate (1536 kHz), signal-to-noise (130 dB), and dsd support (DSD1024).
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