I compare neumann microphone to PRS guitars
we may not like the sound but when it was in hand
we know that we have an exceptional tool ...
unfamiliar with other neumann
I still even prfr this one at U87 that is offered to me
and also a VM1 brauner ... (which did not fit my voice)
but in hindsight I do not see how one can dcrire sound
a microphone preamp seen that highlights a particular characteristics
or sometimes even his ...
after having test with a Neve audio aurora a great river phoenix audio
I portico and the portico gard for my voice is what sounded best

I put this post to encourage people who are seeking a couple mic preamp
try by them ... even the forums are useful to discover the diversitbr /> but the choice depends on your tastes and your means ...
as our English friends say "the taste of the pudding is in the eating!"
Zic good amigos