Not Tyll's Big Sound array, but my own little endgame rig in bliss mode.

What's with Tyll and Violectric?! He keeps praising the 430HA with its cute little red digits on the front panel, and sure it's a nice looking Amp, but the V281 measured better and is almost exactly half the price. He's never been able to say one little positive thing about Violectric and the...

Thanks for your answer, davidespinosa. Much appreciated. Cheers!

Hi davidespinosa, Sorry to get a little off topic. A friend interested in purchasing a Violectric Amp has asked me if I have listened to the V200 and V220 and compared them side by side. I have a V281 and a V100, so I haven't had the chance to compare a V200 to a V220. What is your experience...

Hi snip3r77, I have unfortunately not had the chance to audition the Master 9, and only listened to the GS-X - not the Mk II - a couple of years ago. When it comes to listed specs, the V100,V200, V220 & V281 all measure better than the Master 9 and the GS-X. There are currently no specs or...

The audible difference between listening to the LCD-X from a single ended or balanced is theoretically there, and in different grades depending on the headphones used, but the V181 will do the exact same job, and with more than enough power to drive CIEMs and a pair of LCD-Xs. In my opinion...

Hi snip3r77, I would agree with the previous responses of @mulder01 and @rawrster: 1. You definitely don't need a V281 to drive the LCD-X, AND they will definitely shine with a V200, V100 or V181. I own both a V100 and a V281, as well as a pair of LCD-Xs. 2. If you are planning to get...

Hi Fried, Thanks a lot for your detailed response regarding the relation between TDH and SNR, highly appreciated! It makes good and very important points. I also appreciate your frank comments regarding DSD. The inherent flaws of DSD have been widely documented, but for obvious reasons...

  It may not be revolution, but on the evolution side it is a significant improvement over the V800. Very interesting and welcome indeed! Sorry for not having thought of opening a new thread to ask the questions in the right space. I'll just reiterate my last question from the V281 thread...

  An upgrade is always welcome, especially to an already great performing DAC like the V800. It would be very interesting to know more about the specific differences between the V800 and the V850; both about the technologies that set them apart and the new features. You had also announced a...

With the LCD-Xs, the V200 will give you the same fun and dynamics as the V281. Not exactly sure what you mean by dynamics, though; SNR is the same in V200 and V281 if that's what you have in mind. The difference between the V200 and the V281 is in the higher output power and output voltage...

Hi FredrikT92, As mulder01 correctly pointed out, the LCD-X is "a pretty easy can to drive so you may not need a monster amp at all." I would tell you exactly the same. I have a pair of LCD-Xs and a V281, and you definitely don't need a V281 to drive a pair of LCD-X, let alone a V200. I still...

My V100 with TE7022 24/96 DAC module still working fine on Yosemite. Guess the download driver for Mac is for the newer 24/192 DAC chip in the recent V220 & V281 Amps.

The M51 ia an awesome DAC, it was on my shortlist before I got the Benchmark DAC2 DX; I just got the Benchmark for difference in features, as the NAD costs roughly the same as my DAC2 DX and is also up there with the few state of the art - ENOB 21 - DACs, like the Anedio D2, the Resonessence...

You're right, I wouldn't be so sure about just how much Violectric would like to be public about their upcoming components at this stage, but I do know about some very interesting and promising new additions to their already great line of products. There's an upgrade of their V800 DAC coming up...

I think that the discourse with which Benchmark positioned itself regarding the whole asynchronous vs adaptive debate, had more to do with debunking the snake oil propagated by audiophile circles, and especially by people like Gordon Rankin - who also had his dog in the fight - that defended...

I have a Benchmark DAC2 DX + V281 combo, and the level of detail and refined articulation is simply staggering. Especially with my HD800s. Benchmark's DAC2 HGC series is an extremely priceworthy option for a state of the art D/A converter. The DAC2 series has almost unrivaled performance and...

I have a Benchmark DAC2 DX + V281 combo, and the level of detail and refined articulation is simply staggering. Especially with my HD800s. Benchmark's DAC2 HGC series is an extremely priceworthy option for a state of the art D/A converter. The DAC2 series has almost unrivaled performance and...

Hi Korzena,   I very much recognize myself in your dilemma, it was pretty much the one I had a couple of months ago, before I purchased my V281. I fortunately had the chance to listen to the V281, the Taurus and the Bryston at the same place I bought my V281 and LCD-Xs (at Computer Lounge in...

"Yesterday my Benchmark DAC2 arrived, now going to XLR in on my V281. Well... thats it for now. No more new toys. Fantastic combination, clear, resolving but not fatiguing, dead silent background. Just lovely." (Plakat) [Forgot to use the quote button and can't delete this one]   Great, would...

Got my V281 a couple of days ago at Computer Lounge in Auckland, New Zealand (SN 0037). I had an epic first session with my HD800s and brand new LCD-Xs - got them with the V281 - and I so enjoyed the Amp and my cans I had to literally force myself to bed and get some sleep. I haven't even...

  If having 2 single ended outputs is OK, why wouldn't it be OK to have 2 balanced outputs? My understanding is that most people use single ended outputs, but for those that want to take advantage of the benefits of the balanced output of the V281 - which has consistently been said to be...

  I understand the splitter concept, but it's great that you clarified it. I think it's a perhaps more technical detail that escapes the average user. I also think that another custom feature Fried could offer, aside from the color of the front plate or the feet, is which output - balanced or...

  Thanks for your honest and above all sober impressions, Viper 2005. Kind of makes you wish the V281 had justy two balanced outputs. If the balanced will always be an upgrade to the unbalanced outputs, why bother with them. I also believe two balanced outputs would also justify the higher...

  Hi Viper2005, I have a pair of HD 800s and I'm getting a pair of LCD-Xs at the end of November. I'm also quite interested in the V281. I was initially going to upgrade my V100 to a V200, when I found out the V281 was in the works, and of course everything points towards the V281 being...