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Review: Violectric HPA V200 amp
May 21, 2011 at 7:33 PM Post #106 of 3,079
WarriorAnt
Since we're talking speaker systems, perhaps this might be helpful. About 6 months ago when I was researching speakers and amps, I heard a Krell/B&W802 system that really just sounded right in so many ways. Loads of detail, major dynamics and impact, big soundstage and lots of well controlled bass were what I most remember, in addition to the price. The LCD-2s with either the Lyr or V200 have the detail, dynamics and impact and lots of well controlled bass. The whole soundstage thing is obviously more limited and different but in no way do I sit and pine away for the difference that an expensive speaker system would make. I have a nice sense of space and enjoy a wonderfully visceral listening experience with this headphone setup. For about 10% of the cost of the Krell/B&W system, this is a great way to enjoy music, which I suppose is what this is all about.
Now if the right numbers show up on 649 tonight I'll be down at Audio One on Monday checking out the Krell/B&W stuff to enjoy as well.
Regards
 
May 21, 2011 at 8:59 PM Post #107 of 3,079


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landgreen said:
WarriorAnt
Since we're talking speaker systems, perhaps this might be helpful. About 6 months ago when I was researching speakers and amps, I heard a Krell/B&W802 system that really just sounded right in so many ways. Loads of detail, major dynamics and impact, big soundstage and lots of well controlled bass were what I most remember, in addition to the price. The LCD-2s with either the Lyr or V200 have the detail, dynamics and impact and lots of well controlled bass. The whole soundstage thing is obviously more limited and different but in no way do I sit and pine away for the difference that an expensive speaker system would make. I have a nice sense of space and enjoy a wonderfully visceral listening experience with this headphone setup. For about 10% of the cost of the Krell/B&W system, this is a great way to enjoy music, which I suppose is what this is all about.
Now if the right numbers show up on 649 tonight I'll be down at Audio One on Monday checking out the Krell/B&W stuff to enjoy as well.
Regards
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The only solid states amps I've ever owned were Krells.  I was insane enough to go through 4 of them. My last one a Krell KSA 150 was sold about two months ago now. I could have stopped at my first Krell long ago and all would have been right with the world, but no I had to move on and on and on.  It's much cheaper to get the bug in the headphone realm.  
 
 
 
May 21, 2011 at 9:05 PM Post #108 of 3,079
warriorant said:
Actually you may have helped my wallet.  It's waging a war within between the V200 and the Apex Peak/Volcano.
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Between the two, the V200 would be better suited for the LCD-2s IMO as it would put 2.7W into 50 ohms. The Peak/Volcano is about 750mW into 50ohms. Othos love moar powah!

As Landgreen mentioned, the Lyr is a great match for the LCD-2s....and works very well with the HE-6s. It puts 4 W into 50 ohms.
 
May 21, 2011 at 11:59 PM Post #109 of 3,079


and works very well with the HE-6s. It puts 4 W into 50 ohms.
 
wow !!
it seems you almost need a pair of monoblocks to drive those beauties
putting the ears with 4 wats is really insane !
it seems to me that  4w will return the hearing of a deaf person
 
May 22, 2011 at 6:56 AM Post #111 of 3,079
The Sennheiser HD800s on the Violectric V200 is also a good match. IMHO. A picture taken this weekend:
 

 
May 22, 2011 at 1:30 PM Post #112 of 3,079
Just for fun / appreciating my V200 and project86´s review, the following composition was assembled today using own picture. 
 
Sorry for spaming this thread with pictures. Now I´m done. :)
 

 
May 22, 2011 at 6:25 PM Post #115 of 3,079
If and when I upgrade to the LCD2 the Violectric is on my short list of amps. It's nice to see it receive so many positive comments when paired with the LCD2. I'm waiting to see what replaces the Meier Symphony as these are the two amps that are on my short list. In the meantime I continue to be really, really impressed by my LP240/Mav D1/HD650 combo as they burn in.
 
May 27, 2011 at 8:54 AM Post #116 of 3,079
Have to say this amp pairs nicely with the T1 from what i hear so far, just got them though so they need some more burn in before i can really pass judgement. While i also liked the HD800 it ended up being fatigueing to my ears.
 
May 27, 2011 at 5:17 PM Post #117 of 3,079
It's finally arrived and I've opened it up and listening to it right now with my HD800! (through its USB receiver for now, as I also wanted to try out the DAC included).
 
I probably won't do any reviews and comparisons until I'm fully familiar with it with variety of sources and headphones, etc, but first 1 hour impression of it even through its run of the mill USB DAC is very positive 
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May 27, 2011 at 6:14 PM Post #118 of 3,079
I´ve used the V200 quite much with the LCD-2, and the match is superb. :)
 
May 27, 2011 at 6:34 PM Post #119 of 3,079
I'll just say one thing for now and that is I'm astonished by how smooth this thing is.  Not a hint of harshness. Zilch.  Not even with the HD800.
 
May 27, 2011 at 8:09 PM Post #120 of 3,079


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k_19 said:
It's finally arrived and I've opened it up and listening to it right now with my HD800! (through its USB receiver for now, as I also wanted to try out the DAC included).
 
I probably won't do any reviews and comparisons until I'm fully familiar with it with variety of sources and headphones, etc, but first 1 hour impression of it even through its run of the mill USB DAC is very positive 
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I'll just say one thing for now and that is I'm astonished by how smooth this thing is.  Not a hint of harshness. Zilch.  Not even with the HD800.
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Sorry if you mentioned it already - did you get the 16/48 or the 24/96 USB option?
 
And yes, that smooth sound is something I really love about it. It might not have absolutely in your face highs that give the impression of extreme detail, but I prefer it the way it is. I could listen all day and not have fatigue yet I don't feel like anything is missing either. Very well done.
 
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