Absolutely makes sense.
In my descripion of the differences between H2 and M2 I use different wording, but goes into the same direction:
* H2 has a better focused imaging, with each element being more clearly positioned and better separated from the others
* H2 has a significantly deeper soundstage with better layering, and slightly wider soundstage
* H2 has a bit better definition and speed in the initial attack, but significantly more detail in the decay and reverb. M2 has a "one note decay"
* H2 has deeper and better textured bass, and a little bit of that as well in the treble
To the point of M2 sounding warmer - I would not use that word to be honest, but it is hard to put in words what I hear. H2 is livlier and more energetic, but not colder, it's clearer. M2 sounds a bit blander and "muffled", but both these words sound too strong, since M2 is NOT bland and muffled. Just not as clear and lively as H2.
M1 was really a warm sounding DAC with clean and detailed mids, flanked by smooth and silky treble and a slightly relaxed and slow-ish bass. M2 sounds way more even.
In a sense I miss M!, but I really could not justify having both M1 and M2. Maybe a TT2 in the future? It's said to combine and better the musical warmth of M1 with the detail and clarity of H2.
Very well put. Thanks for providing this.
I have the TT2 as well, but I wager it will be a few more months before I get to comparing in A/B fashion. I would need to clear out the tube amps and all that and sit down properly with the M1, M2, H2 and TT2.