What about violectric's own v800? I'm using it with the v281 and it's really good.  

I've messed up several drivers by sweating during running sessions. Good thing I always had warranty. Thx for pointing the rule out to me! Still using these!

It does. But I'm just a fan of violectric products and I like the stack ;)

  I'm using the v800 with the v281 (and also keeping my v200 because I like it). I've never really had any other dac besides the v800 connected with the v281 or v200. All I can say is that this combo is really good with the hd800. You should look into my previous posts in this thread for futher...

  You won't regret it. I'm using the v281 + v800 + hd800 as well, with desktop setup playing from foobar/asio. Enjoy your setup!

  Why wouldn't you consider the v800 from Violectric while you own the v281 yourself? I have the combo and it's really good.

I don't even think it was a connector being improperly seated. Honestly, I didn't really touch a thing inside. Everything looked fine, solid and in perfect shape. It even smelled good. Like the inside of a car the first time you ride it. So after some short admiration I closed the case again and...

Alright then. Opened up the cage, inspected the plugs, cables, ribbons, and saw nothing strange or unexpected. Closed up the cage, power on and all is working properly. It's a mistery to me. Perhaps the casing wasn't closed properly and opening and closing it again fixed to problem.   Now it's...

  Thanks Xaval, that's exactly my plan. When I get home I'm opening the case and reseat all plugs, cables and ribbons. If that doesn't help I'll send the v281 back for repair. That's what Fried also suggested today. He's been very helpful with all this.

I have not, and I don't know it's worth trying anymore. Yesterday I tried another power outlet in the house, near the ground. By accident I found out that if I lightly touch/press down on the top of the case of the amp, I hear a switch click and both HEAD and LINE leds are on. No flashing. As...

  I've got a response from him. He told me that the amp has detected DC current which may hurt the headphones, so the headphone sockets are switched off.   Then he asked me a few questions to try figure out what might cause this, my answer on them below:   Hopefully this clears things...

  Tried your suggestion. Both HEAD and MUTE leds are flashing. Doesn't seem right to me. Still waiting for Fried to respond. But your input on this is highly appreciated. Thanks!

Thanks Xenophon, I've disconnected it for now and contacted Fried about the issue. Hopefully he can help me.

My v281 arrived today. I'm extremely excited about testing it out with my v800 dac and my hd800. The problem is...I can't get it to work.   The v281 leds are all flashing on and off. I have XLR enabled, feeding it from my v800 with balanced cables. The dac is feeding the signal properly...

The Violectric v281 would be an excellent choice for that budget if you're using balanced cables.

In the meanwhile I placed my order for a black front v281, gold feet (to match my v800). This weekend I reterminated my hd800 and also made an adaptor so I can keep using my v200 with it.   For anyone looking to reterminate the hd800 stock cable, make sure you have a good wirestripper. The...

  Not yet, but when I've got my solder equipment and Neutrik connectors I'm going to reterminate my hd800 cable.

Love that v281. Ordered mine as well with black front.

I have the 580's and the 800's. The 800's for the home rig, the 580 for the office without amp or dac, and as source spotify. The 580's sound good even without proper amping. It's just a very allround headphone. 580's, 600's and 650's are very much alike.

Response has arrived and the delivery time is 2 to 5 days and can be ordered with all possible options/specifications available. The default v281 (no dig. input option, no remote control) is about 1520 euro's.   I've also decided to go the DIY route for my stock hd800 re-termination for going...

For people interested in the v281 located in europe, the v281 is now also available on thomann. It's where I bought my v200/v800 combo. They're on stock, so delivery time should be short, depending on your exact location within europe.   http://www.thomann.de/gb/violectric_hpa_v281.htm   I...

  I suppose you need 4 pole male connectors (http://www.neutrik.com/en/xlr/xx-series/nc4mxx-b). I just don't have any soldering experience or equipment. I do like the idea though. Thanks roskodan.     Thanks project86. I was hoping for that. Have you heard this combo as well?

Is anyone using the violectic v800 dac with the v281 amp? Looking for some impressions compared to the internal dac or other external dacs.   I'm owning the v200 and v800 and looking to upgrade the v200 and buy some balanced headphone cables for my hd800. (I'm thinking the 'overpriced'...

  Violectric V800, but I think it's just a little bit more than $1000. I bought one in euro's.

Does anybody know what's the best place to order the v281? On the Violectric website (http://www.lake-people.de) I suppose?   I'm from the netherlands and I'm wondering what the delivery time is for a HPA V281 with these properties:   Remote Control: No Remote Control Digital Input Option...