Shanling Sono - A V-Shape Signature that won my heart and ears? - Honest Audiophile Impressions

A BIG thank you to Shanling Audio for providing the Sono for review, much appreciated. The Sono is very much a V-Shape presentation. I tend not to appreciate V-Shape signatures much but did the Sono win my heart and ears?

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Chapters:
00:00 INTRO/SPECS
00:59 BOX/CONTENTS/HI=RES STICKER
02:00 TUNING FILTERS
03)) BUILD/DESIGN
03:58 CABLE
04:30 FIT/COMFORT/ISOLATION
05:50 SOURCE PAIRINGS
07:20 SONIC IMPRESSIONS
07:39 BASS
08:50 MIDS
10:22 TREBLE
11:33 TECHNICAL ABILITIES
13:35 VS TRUTHEAR HEXA
14:11 DUNU TITAN S
14:52 CONCLUSION
15:38 OUTRO

I am not a professional sound engineer, producer, musician, or vocalist, etc. I have not done any scientific research, measurements, or in-depth testing of any kind; just my own listening, comparing and internet reading/research. I have limited, real-life experience with recording, mixing and mastering gear. I have been involved since my teenage years with various churches as an amateur sound booth technician.

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