I don't think so...
At least i hope not
At least i hope not
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Well i can see that.No, the V550 is a middle-point between the US4+ and the V281.
No, the V550 is a middle-point between the US4+ and the V281.
the way it has been reported to me is the 550 is a bit more powerful, quieter with a larger soundstage...that sounds like a hell of a combo to me
Yes, Niimbus is the most neutral, followed by the V550 and then the V281. V550 is already a departure from the 281 so while it's a successor it's not the same sound. It eases off the V281's euphonic slider and turns up technicalities. If people are happy with the V281's signature there's no need to change. However happiness around here is not about settling so let's not get carried away.
I still suggest getting the V590 Pro since its DAC is so good and pretty undersold. However the AKM fire has terrible consequences now.
I’m happy with V281 signature and shall not be ‘upgrading’ to V550 / 590.Yes, Niimbus is the most neutral, followed by the V550 and then the V281. V550 is already a departure from the 281 so while it's a successor it's not the same sound. It eases off the V281's euphonic slider and turns up technicalities. If people are happy with the V281's signature there's no need to change. However happiness around here is not about settling so let's not get carried away.
I still suggest getting the V590 Pro since its DAC is so good and pretty undersold. However the AKM fire has terrible consequences now.
I still suggest getting the V590 Pro since its DAC is so good and pretty undersold.
Sorry however I come from high end 2 channel land (Naim,Linn,dCS) and take a different approach
from many on HeadFi. When system building I spend the biggest part of my budget with a “source first” rule. Amplifier and speaker (headphone) budget come afterwards.
I will be using the V550 Pro primarily with a Linn Klimax DS. dCS Rossini after that.