V550 vs Holo Bliss
I've searched on both thread and both sides have good points.
Does anyone still own both amps and have them together for more than 6months? Which do you prefer? is your answer dependent on song genre, or the rest of the signal chain, or the amp's technicalities?
Anyone's input would be appreciated, thanks
You can't go wrong with any of these amps.
I've had Bliss for almost a year, Vio for more than 3 years.
I like both amps. They play differently, but they both play well.
Main differences:
- Bliss has a slight rounding of high frequencies. Those. Listening to bright headphones does not cause discomfort.
- Bliss is a plug and play device. You don't need to change the gain for the best synergy with your headphones. The amplifier sets gain automatically when adjusting the volume.
- Bliss has a smaller volume reserve. It is recommended to use a DAC that produces high voltage (more than 5 volts);
- Bliss has a display that needs to be turned off to get the best sound quality.
- Vio has a greater dynamic range with the correct gain settings;
- For the best synergy with specific headphones, it is necessary to manually adjust the gain;
- Thanks to dip switches, it is possible to change the sound signature.
- Vio has various protection systems (overheat, DC, overload). They work effectively and prevent damage to equipment and headphones.
- The Vio does not have a display, only LED indicators. They do not affect the sound.
All the headphones that I had to listen to from both amplifiers played a little differently, but in both cases it was good.