There is an even earlier version with different faceplate: http://cdn.head-fi.org/8/87/800x600px-LL-8791434f_V20013Front.jpeg   I guess everything is the same as Guzmeister's picture inside. Volume knob with white line is older with different volume pot.

Here is a picture: http://www.head-fi.org/t/705318/violectric-hpa-v281-vorsprung-durch-balanced/30#post_10355816   Compared to my Meridian Explorer using Sennheiser HD 650 & Violectric V100 I would say that: - Bass are more present with the Explorer - Violectric module is more detailed /...

Have not experienced any problem with the module so far.   Everything seems to be fine with this Tenor TE8802L chip, at least on Mac OS 10.9.   No pop/click/lag. Just the relais on the V100 which works fine.   More on sound later.

Can anybody please explain what are the common problems with the Tenor chip so I can check whether the Violectric module is problematic in the same way or not?

The new Violectric 24/192 USB DAC module is now available.   Will try to do a comparison with my Meridian Explorer DAC.   Can be bought directly from Violectric or from Thomann.   http://n3ox.free.fr/head-fi/photo1.jpg http://n3ox.free.fr/head-fi/photo2.jpg...

Indeed they have not been thoroughly tested as far as I know...   Trying to compare the 24/192 with my Meridian Explorer.

There you go:   http://n3ox.free.fr/head-fi/photo1.jpg http://n3ox.free.fr/head-fi/photo2.jpg http://n3ox.free.fr/head-fi/photo3.jpg

Received the 24/192 USB module yesterday and installed it in my V100.   Can't comment on sound neither post pictures yet (not authorized on the forum, too bad...) but build quality is top-notch.   For those wondering, the module requires drivers to function on Mac OS & Windows.

It's here: http://www.thomann.de/gb/violectric_usb_24_192_add_on_usb_module.htm   And here are specs: "The first news is about the upgraded USB option. Apparently customer feedback indicates that people do want a quality USB input, making the device a viable all-in-one DAC/amp. Fried considers...