Actually I prefer sins of omission to addition.

Both groove and vibe add something to the music that is not there originally. I lived with the groove for 2 years so I am very familiar with it. This issue has apparently been addressed in the groove plus but I have yet to hear it. The issue was more severe for the vibe with pulse. These issues may have been addressed with the new lithos update - I wil keep an open mind.

I have heard both units completely outside of my system and my observations still stood.

Feel free to bring them both over and proove me wrong. The gauntlet is thrown down.

I would never soften dynamics or drive . Nice try though! I found the tvc improved those aspects. With a more incisive and accurate deck you might find the flaws of the TEAD revealed.