May KTE vs May Level 2
The May Level 2's output voltage is 2.9V RMS against the May KTE's 5.8V RMS. Both share max sample rate (1536 kHz), signal-to-noise (130 dB), and dsd support (DSD1024).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
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DigitalDACs
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$4,785 - $5,549
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the May KTE
The Holo Audio May KTE is the Level 3 Kitsune Tuned Edition of Holo Audio’s flagship discrete R2R DAC. It uses a dual-mono architecture with independently powered DAC sections, proprietary clocking and FIFO-based jitter reduction, and a USB interface supporting PCM up to 1.536MHz and native DSD1024. Inputs include USB, I²S, AES/EBU, coaxial, and optical, while analog output is available through balanced XLR and single-ended RCA connections. The two-chassis DAC uses KTE-selected components, including upgraded capacitors, silver/rhodium-plated IEC connections, and a Red Nano fuse with graphene and quartz filtering materials. It supports non-oversampling operation with selectable oversampling modes and is designed for a natural, spacious, analog-like presentation.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Max Sample Rate
- 1536 kHz
- DSD Support
- DSD1024
- MQA Support
- No
- DAC Chip
- R2R (Resistor Ladder) discrete modules
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- SNR
- 130 dB
- Output Voltage
- 5.8V RMS
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Inputs
- USB, HDMI-I2S, coaxial S/PDIF, optical S/PDIF, AES/EBU
- Analog Outputs
- Balanced XLR, Single-ended RCA
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 431.8 × 55.88 × 304.8 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 18 kg (40 lbs)
- Available Colors
- black anodized aluminum with polished copper accents
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions