# Best native DSD DACs for use with HQPlayer?

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**Category:** HQ Player\
**Created:** [December 16, 2020, 7:59pm UTC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/best-native-dsd-dacs-for-use-with-hqplayer/132298 "2020-12-16T19:59:01Z")\
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> [@GoldenSound](#):
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> But for the Holo stuff where ALL lines are completely optically isolated I’d suggest just running them directly as there’s no benefit to using a second isolator.

Yeah, isolation won’t make much difference there. At the moment I’m running my Spring 3 from UP Gateway based NAA straight (CUI Inc medical grade 5V PSU) and it measures fine. And Spring 2 straight from my HP Xeon server and that measures fine that way as well…

I’ve tested both with Intona too, as it also works and measures fine that way.

On T+A DAC 200 I’m using Intona 7054 and it makes measurable improvement. And on T+A HA 200 I’m using 7055-C and it makes measurable improvement there too. In addition, with Accuphase DAC-60, I’m using Intona 7054 and it makes big measurable improvement there as well.

On Marantz SA-12SE, I’m using 7054 too, but there the difference is smaller but still worth.

My Holo Red is paired with TEAC UD-701N and it is pretty good for that, alternatively I would recommend USB isolator with that DAC.

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