Ran the 481>148>V3 last night for the first time. I can say without a doubt the V3 is the one for me. I never really cared much for the 481's up close, they tend to be a little boomy but the V3 really tamed them. It definately (to my ears) rolls off the bottom end slightly. Hence my feelings of something missing with the 483>V3 experiment from Nola last year but the highs are amazing. I really liked running it & have no problem getting rid of my MMe now. It sounds very transparent & nuetral unlike the MMe which has a tendency to "warm" things up a little & slightly exagerate the lower end. I think lately my constant drive for neutral recordings with minimal coloration has pushed me towards the V3 but this box is a keeper. I did change the internal jumpers for -20 but I really don't know if it's necessary with the 148, I will continue testing before I make up my mind on that one.
carl
Topic: My V3 thoughts (Read 5981 times)