Do these measurements have any value?

[Milt]

I came across a thread on another forum displaying some measurement graphs of a DAC.
I'm curious, while they look impressive I don't the know the context.
Anyone care to lend insight(s). Thanks
The comments are not mine


1 kHz 0 dB tone at DSD256:

THD+N: 0.00080%


19+20 kHz IMD test at DSD256:

IMD: 0.00002%


Here's 1 kHz -120 dB tone at DSD256.

You can see that 50 Hz hum and DC differential DC offset is below -120 dB. And no spurious noise tones from PSU or other leakage.

 

[amirm]

THD+N: 0.00080%

The SINAD for this would be 102 so not very impressive.

 

[MZKM]

The SINAD for this would be 102 so not very impressive.

Still would be inaudible in-room. But if this is an expensive product, then yes, would say overpriced.

 

[amirm]

Still would be inaudible in-room. But if this is an expensive product, then yes, would say overpriced.

It is a $2,500 Holo Springs DAC.

 

[MZKM]

It is a $2,500 Holo Springs DAC.

Yeah, I’ll take the Benchmark DAC3 or Chord Qutest, thanks.

 

[Milt]

It is a $2,500 Holo Springs DAC.

Looks like someone lurks on AudiophileStyle
I purposely didn't mention any background info.
Thanks Amir.
FWIW, I looked seriously at the Holo Audio Spring L3 R2R DAC but when Oppo announced they were ceasing operations,
I loaded up on 2 205s & 2 203s, sold 1 of the 203s to a friend at cost.
BTW, one of the 205s I bought was a NIB with a not installed Clones Audio Ultra PS.
I paid msrp for the 205, the aftermarket PS was thrown in.
It would be interesting to compare your stock 205 measurements vs a 205 with the aftermarket PS.