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Te koop aangeboden: de holo audio cyan 2, een hoogwaardige dac in uitstekende staat. Dit apparaat staat bekend om zijn uitzonderlijke geluidskwaliteit en veelzijdigheid, perfect voor de audiofiel die
At €1,050, this is essentially at the market for recent EUR used comps: the median is €1,057, with the 25th percentile at €1,037 and the 75th at €1,070. That puts it a hair under the midpoint and comfortably inside the normal asking range, so I’d call it fair rather than a bargain.
That’s still an attractive place to buy a Holo Audio Cyan 2 if you want a very well-regarded DAC with a strong reputation for natural, spacious, unfussy sound. The real upside here is simple: you’re not paying a premium to try one, and if the unit is clean, complete, and working properly, this is the kind of listing that makes sense for a buyer who values the model more than chasing a discount.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Holo Audio is a Chinese high-end audio manufacturer founded by designer Jeff Zhu, who has established the brand as a serious contender in premium digital audio over the past several years. Operating in close partnership with Kitsune HiFi for US distribution, the company has built its reputation through meticulous engineering and an uncompromising approach to product development. Zhu's vision emphasizes innovation and sonic performance without regard for cost constraints, positioning Holo Audio as a thoughtfully managed operation rather than a mass-market manufacturer.
The brand's product portfolio centers on digital audio components, with particular expertise in R-2R Ladder DACs. Their lineup includes the well-regarded Spring series, the flagship MAY DAC (representing over three years of development), and complementary products such as headphone amplifier/DAC combos like the Cyan and Azure, a preamplifier called the Serene, and standalone headphone amplifiers. This focused approach demonstrates a deliberate strategy of vertical integration within the digital audio space rather than diversification across multiple categories.
Holo Audio occupies the high-end boutique segment, commanding prices that reflect both engineering sophistication and hand-selected components—the MAY DAC's Kitsune Tuned Edition, for instance, features pure silver wiring and custom capacitors. The brand has earned respect among discerning audiophiles for delivering measurably capable equipment backed by genuine R&D investment. While relatively niche compared to mainstream manufacturers, Holo Audio represents the growing wave of Chinese brands that have earned credibility through technical merit and serious product development rather than brand heritage alone.
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