I had a war on everything last night. Decided to try everything I owned. Also calibrate everything so I had good volume control scope.
I tested the following:
Vega DAC: Which filters sounded the best (I have 4 to choose from), also what volume setting worked best for both amps.
V281: Pin controls to give the best volume range.
Woo WA22: High and Low sensitivity. Plus volume range. I have a pet hate on the WA22. A stepped volume control. Which gets clicky when going above half way. So I like to keep under half. So Vega level needed to pumped up.
Then the best HP's. AudioQuest NightHawks or Ether Flow.
Like I said War. It was filters, volumes, pins, sensitivity and HP's.
As far as amps go the V281 was a clear winner over the Woo WA22. Outstanding. The first SS amp that I believe beats my tube amp.
My winning best combo was Vega filter 3 > V281 pins -12db > Ether Flow.
I'm going to have so much fun with this combo over the Xmas holidays.
Rock on V281.