Armando Rancano
New Head-Fier
I have the Composer and the Ares. The Ares has a warmer top end. However, the Composer has better soundstage, instrument separation and holographic presentation. However, replace the Burson Vivid dual op amps with the Sparkos dual op amps and the Composer top end becomes buttery, velvety smooth while maintaining its very positive traits. The upgrade sets you back about $300 but in my view it is well worth it. I suppose you could try replacing the Soloist op amps with the Sparkos to warm up the high end but I have not tried it.
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