Soulnote D1 v2 DAC upgrade.... compared to Holo Audio Spring 2 Kitsune

There is a thread on the D2 that might help.

https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/experience-with-soulnote-dac2

@bluethinker Might be able to help.

I've had mine for a couple of years ( the D-2 ) and haven't found something better yet..

@zlone - I saw your update on the Fink Team speakers. Been meeting to respond to that thread. Congrats on finding that new speaker and happy it's bringing together the collective synergy of your system. 

@whyrichard - I've had the SoulNote D2 in my system for about 10-11 months I think now. For context, I also have the Merason Dac1 D2, which brings another set of strengths. 

The SoulNote D2, in comparison to the Merason, is more lively, energetic, and more emphasis on forward momentum. It's incisive and musical at the same time. 

I've been trying different audio components for about 4-5 years now. I've come to feel it's really about the synergy of the components in the system. I'm currently using the SoulNote D2 with Dynaudio Heritage speakers and AGD Audion Mkiii mono block amps. They combination is just fantastic. It's taken me years to put together a system with such complementary components. The Merason Dac1 MKII now is paired with a Gryphon 120 amp, which is another great combination that I have in my home office. 

If possible, I'd recommend looking at a used SoulNote D2. 

What amp and speakers are you using? What sort of sound are you looking to attain in your system? 
 

@bluethinker Thanks, I am still loving the KIM’s. With all the changes I have made in the last few years, I have come to the same conclusion, you have to find the combination that works for you. And everything matters.