Review: Violectric HPA V200 amp
Jan 1, 2013 at 11:09 PM Post #1,981 of 3,062
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I always have it on. Same with DAC's, tube or otherwise. Actually recommend by DAC manufactured to leave on as it puts less stress on the tubes than power cycling, and does - like the amp - indeed sound better warmed up.
 
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When I wake up I turn on all all the boxes and they work all day. Only the KGSS is always on because it takes many hours to reach it's full potential.

 
Thanks for the reply....I will probably go the brat route
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Jan 2, 2013 at 12:23 AM Post #1,982 of 3,062
I have a question.  I have the V200 with internal optional dac.  If I get the V800, will the V200 override the internal dac for the V800 dac?
I also got the RCA in the "out mode" so I will have to use the XLR inputs.
 
Any ideas?
 
Jan 2, 2013 at 5:17 AM Post #1,983 of 3,062
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I have a question.  I have the V200 with internal optional dac.  If I get the V800, will the V200 override the internal dac for the V800 dac?
I also got the RCA in the "out mode" so I will have to use the XLR inputs.
 
Any ideas?

 
The internal Dac will not override the V800 Dac as it will be fed directly, in your circumstances, by the XLR cables.
 
It may, if you continue having the USB cable connected though to the V200 though
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Jan 3, 2013 at 11:40 AM Post #1,985 of 3,062
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I am in the process of ordering the V200 with the USB option from Lake.  In reading these blogs, I notice that many people have commented on the Optional DAC (not the V800).  Is this listed in the Violectric purchasing options?  If so, which one is it?  They are not open today or I would ask them via E-mail.
 

 
Just to clarify as I don't think this question was answered very clearly and may still be causing some confusion.  The 'USB option' is the 'optional DAC'.  Hope this helps.
 
Jan 3, 2013 at 1:38 PM Post #1,986 of 3,062
Jan 3, 2013 at 11:14 PM Post #1,987 of 3,062
But the point is that the RCA and XLR inputs come either from an external dac, or cd player ect and the internal dac takes digital type, ie. usb/coax/optical.  There seemed some confusion above on configuration.
 
Jan 4, 2013 at 6:39 AM Post #1,988 of 3,062
No confusion at all, from Violectric website:
 
"The converted digital data has priority over all other analog inputs and will mute these when valid data is received."
 
Obvioulsy you can't have both inputs working at the same time.
 
Jan 4, 2013 at 10:33 AM Post #1,989 of 3,062
DAC when data received > RCA > XLR
 
When RCA is inserted the XLR is mechanically switched off. If RCA output is set to "out" the signal is fed directly from XLR to RCA at line level. Volume control is not involved in this case.
 
Jan 19, 2013 at 1:23 AM Post #1,990 of 3,062
V800 arrived and it makes my V200 really shine.
very nice combo indeed. I'm very happy with the sound!
 
Jan 19, 2013 at 11:26 AM Post #1,992 of 3,062
so going to order the V800 of thomann in like a week and a half from now, what balanced cables would you guys recommend which are decent for the price and not 100€+
 
Jan 19, 2013 at 4:03 PM Post #1,993 of 3,062
Jan 19, 2013 at 5:52 PM Post #1,994 of 3,062
might just grab those Anda as those aren't that expensive and after having bought some more expensive cables for my speaker setup, I just don't think it's worth the money to pay lots for cables.
 
Jan 21, 2013 at 9:54 AM Post #1,995 of 3,062
Guys, need some advice here. I live in Malaysia where voltage requirements are 230/240V. I see some used V200 units for sale but these are in the USA where voltage requirements are 115/120V. Other than using a step down transformer, is there a way to manually re-set the voltage requirements from 115V to 230V internally within the amp itself? Can i just get a decent electrician to help do it for me? 
 

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