The Cyan 2 is a trickle-down version of their Spring and May models ranging from $2'200 out to $5'600 depending on options. It adjusts a few strategic features and parts to hit an aggressive $1'200 price point in desktop not full-width size.

Jan 30, 2024 · Received the Holo Audio Cyan 2 last week and, after a little burn-in period, have had a chance to really listen to it over the past few days and think I can offer some impressions overall for anyone interested.

Feb 28, 2024 · Cyan 2’s instantly identifiable black and copper anodised casework exudes the tank-like build quality and flawless finish of its pricier siblings but has a more desktop-friendly footprint of 30 by 20cm (12” x 8”).

The Cyan 2 has several “trickle down” technologies from it’s bigger brothers and we are excited to introduce this product at a more affordable price. Overview. Cyan 2 “青2”, A new generation DAC of fully discrete resistor network (commonly known as R2R). Relative to its predecessor the Cyan “青”, the Cyan 2 “青2” has the ...

Jan 25, 2024 · In the bigger picture, the Cyan sounds so much fuller while incredibly delicate compared to the Musician Pegasus. The vocals are super sweet, and the reproduction of sibilance is just right.

Jun 5, 2024 · The Cyan 2 is a no frills, feature light, all about the sound DAC. Aside the trade mark Metallic Orange(?)(, Copper(?) sides, it is homely in appearance. No display on this DAC, just a series of LEDs that err on the side of bright.

Mar 23, 2025 · The Cyan 2 and Centaurus are two of the best performing R2R DACs available at any price, beaten only by the Holo May, Holo Spring 3, and Schiit Yggdrasil MIB. However both come with caveats. The Cyan 2 is NOS only, and so for users wanting to use oversampling, they’ll need to do so with an external solution.

Mar 17, 2024 · Just watched the review of the HooAudio Cyan 2 DAC on The Hans Beekhuyzen Chanel on YouTube. Has anyone heard or know anything about this DAC? It might be an interesting option for those that are willing to accept the caveats discussed in the video.

Utilizing cutting-edge R2R discrete ladder DAC technology, Cyan2 delivers an authentic and true-to-source audio experience. Say goodbye to oversampling artifacts and embrace the purest form of sound reproduction.

Dec 3, 2023 · With the Cyan 2, we're likely to get 90% of the Spring's performance for half the price, i.e. 80% of the May's performance for just 25% of the price. In my opinion, this is a fantastic step forward in the accessibility of quality musical reproduction...