[wgkwgk]

Yes. I have the Liquid Platinum now. Many ZMF zealots say ya gotta have a tube amp for ZMFs. Hence my question.

 

[JCANs]

Curious about the odds on whether the new V5x line will get the 4.4 balanced somewhere in the future (seeing that the Niimbus line just got it). Would save me another adapter...

 

[hawk13]

You're right.

Agree.

 

[sahmen]

I really wish I could judge what the performance deltas are, first between my Violectric V281 and this V550 (or V590 amp section), and between this latter and the Niimbus (US$ or US 5), especially for driving the Susvara. In other words, if I should buy one of the V550s that are currently on Drop today, am I going to regret not waiting, saving up a little more, and buying a Niimbus US4 or US5 instead for my Susvara? It's a burning question that I cannot satisfactorily answer until I have listened to my Susvara on both the V550 and the Niimbus US4 or US5, or heard the opinions of other enthusiasts who have heard a susvara on both amps.

This is the second time that the V550 is running on Drop. The first time, I avoided buying one for these same reasons. This is one of those times that I definitely hate everything about experiencing a pandemic lockdown.

 

[attilais]

I really wish I could judge what the performance deltas are, first between my Violectric V281 and this V550 (or V590 amp section), and between this latter and the Niimbus (US$ or US 5), especially for driving the Susvara. In other words, if I should buy one of the V550s that are currently on Drop today, am I going to regret not waiting, saving up a little more, and buying a Niimbus US4 or US5 instead for my Susvara? It's a burning question that I cannot satisfactorily answer until I have listened to my Susvara on both the V550 and the Niimbus US4 or US5, or heard the opinions of other enthusiasts who have heard a susvara on both amps.

This is the second time that the V550 is running on Drop. The first time, I avoided buying one for these same reasons. This is one of those times that I definitely hate everything about experiencing a pandemic lockdown.

Agree. Even without lockdown, it's not easy to audition susvara on either amp.

A used Niimbus will make the risk lower, but I never found one. I'll be willing to trade my V550 pro for a US4, but I doubt anyone will down-grade like this.

 

[lexterminator]

I really wish I could judge what the performance deltas are, first between my Violectric V281 and this V550 (or V590 amp section), and between this latter and the Niimbus (US$ or US 5), especially for driving the Susvara. In other words, if I should buy one of the V550s that are currently on Drop today, am I going to regret not waiting, saving up a little more, and buying a Niimbus US4 or US5 instead for my Susvara? It's a burning question that I cannot satisfactorily answer until I have listened to my Susvara on both the V550 and the Niimbus US4 or US5, or heard the opinions of other enthusiasts who have heard a susvara on both amps.

This is the second time that the V550 is running on Drop. The first time, I avoided buying one for these same reasons. This is one of those times that I definitely hate everything about experiencing a pandemic lockdown.

I resisted buying the V550 on the two Drop runs. Was interested in upgrading my V100 and V200 for the V550 or US4. In the meantime I purchased a few weeks ago the Singxer SA-1 and SDA-6 (Advanced) combo for my "B" system while eventually upgrading "A" system with higher end stuff. In the end the Singxer combo is so musical that it became my "A" system, I sold my V200 and I will look to sell my V100, Teac UD-505 and Gustard A18. I'm leaning towards the smoother and more musical route. I'm sure the V550/590 and US4/5 are awesome but I will wait, most likely I will shoot for Denafrips Venus / Artemis combo or see what Singxer would come up with in the future. Still interested to know how much of an ugrade the US4 is compared to V550/590 and V280/281.

 

[ecva]

Sharing my custom mat for the v550.

 

[gimmeheadroom]

Beautiful job!

 

[ddtomas]

any idea of the differences between v340 vs v550?

 

[Ichos]

Easter holidays are going to be great!

 

[vonBaron]

Mine too but in Niimbus topic.

 

[Ichos]

This is of course a loaner and not mine

 

[Relaxasaurus]

This is of course a loaner and not mine

More importantly, what are your initial impressions of it?

 

[Ichos]

More importantly, what are your initial impressions of it?

Smitten... speechless...

 

[Ichos]

Jaw dropping experience...

Denafrips Ares II courtesy of KVS Audio