I did a thing ... 500DR to come

Now I have omega in my head.
So much positive on it in the net. And it is 2k against 3k „only“…
I am so tempted…

How about Chord Music?

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Not long enough - and even more expensive…
Like what sigma does - when this goes straight up…?

Be careful, because next you will have maybe the Shunyata Omega power cord on the head, then Shunyata power block. :joy:

Correct … and this will cost!

Just found out that omega was released before sigma v2!
New on sigma v2 was the double TAP module for noise reduction.
If so, the gap should not be as big as the guys in the internet found out comparing to sigma v1

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Guess what…?

First impressions?
Back to sigma!

Omega is:

  • better in noise reduction
  • deeper soundstage
  • a bit darker in presentation
  • more energy and drive and some edges (good ones)
  • a bit more held back presentation

Sigma:

  • more upfront
  • voices are better (more emotional)
  • a bit brighter (soundwise like naim a bit focused in upper mids)
  • less energetic and therefore more relaxed or smooth
  • less deep soundstage
  • equal in resolution (that was surprising) - maybe this will come with burn in but with omega is is more rendered and cymbals are more real … yes, they are. But there is nothing missing with sigma.

I would have wowed for omega, but voices flipped the coin. And energy with omega was too much … a bit like vodka has too much energy (but omega is doing all the details as well)
But - omega is definitely doing the representation of instruments better (with more colour) and is less dry. This is where personal taste kicks in.

More fiddling necessary - maybe. My system and my ears!

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That took a very long time! :smile:

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I know the Distributor since the 90s… :blush:

Good for him :smile::money_with_wings:

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Says the guy with danish hardware in review.
I will really stop when all is well

I could put ee8 back in (he is brighter) but… no, that’s your game :joy:

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I’m glad you’ve had the chance to listen to it. I was very tempted by the reviews but as you said, the Omega was before the Sigma V2, so I’d imagine it’s closer in performance now. The reviews I’ve read about Omega could be describing Sigma. They all mention the neutrality, holographic imaging, tonal accuracy etc. exactly what I’m getting with Sigma. It might require some burn-in, so I look forward to your report later in the week. Nice one!

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Breaks down a lot?

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No problem- I owe you!
Both are for demo - will keep one!

I read all about omega - sure we read the same posts. And yes, I also thought they are talking about sigma.
But - there was no version 2 of sigma, this is listed everywhere but wrong. Sigma came as it is from the beginning. Omega is sigma with the TAD (hybrid noise reduction).

We have very similar systems - I would say, sigma is the better match.

Omega is better than sigma. Bass is much better - that is really nice. Also colour of instruments.
But voices do matter for me. And I like the more forward sound
I would also think that omega is fantastic with jazz, but rock/pop and electro sigma can do really good.

Ps: I have decided if I put omega back in. There will be a burn in, but it will not get so much better. Sigma is also still burning in.

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I think this personal taste of the lightly bright sound is coming from SBL days and this was so detailed and nice. All is memory related

You would love Ansuz D2 Powerswitch with your naca5.

Oh yes - I would!
If you return it …:rofl:

Ansuz is brighter and in the face - but PN is darker and full. If I now switch the switch I think I need a „darker“ cable … you know the game :joy:

How is your game going on @Blackbird

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I was not talking about Alfa Romeo . You have confounded :joy:

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The omega is hell with cable dressing - currently it is out of the system and sigma is playing as it should. Once again, my ears are against the better… crazy stuff.
I am looking if I can plug it into the nd5xs2 for 24/7 and let it :fire:

@Geko
Don’t tell your mate what I meant about omega - he might want sigma back :joy:
Has he his omega already and what did he tell?

He says the Omega is better but his system couldn’t be further from ours if you tried! We are talking six figure numbers and stuff I’ve only ever seen pictures of!

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Indeed, he uses Vitus MP201 monos= 190 k, MP P201 phono= 60k, Magico M3=135 k……
It’s something like a full Statement system with 130 k speakers and 60 k phono pre.