[esn89]

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I would recommend that you decrease the gain of the V800. It is almost 4V by default. I adjusted it down to 1.5V. 

I've a feeling that I have to open the v800 to do this right?
 
Would there be a guide with pictures that can help me with this process?

 

[Loevhagen]

Do you have the manual? It is quite straight forward and done in minutes. Look at page 21. If you do not have the manual by hand: http://www.audiophysics.hk/downloads/pdf/22/V800-E%20Manual.pdf
 
 

 

[esn89]

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Do you have the manual? It is quite straight forward and done in minutes. Look at page 21. If you do not have the manual by hand: http://www.audiophysics.hk/downloads/pdf/22/V800-E%20Manual.pdf
 
 

Thanks, I will give that a good read.
  As for my previous question for the v200, would it advisable to flick both the +6 and +12 at the same time?

 

[Loevhagen]

If you thing the volume is to HIGH, you need to flick the -6 (minus) and then -12 - or both. I should expect you could leave them in neutral if you reduce the gain on the V800.
 
Yes; you can flick both - if you want to.

 

[esn89]

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If you thing the volume is to HIGH, you need to flick the -6 (minus) and then -12 - or both. I should expect you could leave them in neutral if you reduce the gain on the V800.
 
Yes; you can flick both - if you want to.

I noticed that we have pretty much the same set-up, Loev.  What works best for you?

 

[Loevhagen]

V800 + V200 + LCD-2 is, and have been for quite some time, my to-go combo. A perfect balance between "relaxed" and "powerful" sound. 
 
I use the +6dBu setting in the V800 and neutral gain on the V200. 
 
What headphone did you go for with the V800/V200?

 

[RedBull]

Loevhagen, do you still have your BCL?

 

[Loevhagen]

The BCL was a long time borrow from a friendly head-fier. 

 

[esn89]

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V800 + V200 + LCD-2 is, and have been for quite some time, my to-go combo. A perfect balance between "relaxed" and "powerful" sound. 
 
I use the +6dBu setting in the V800 and neutral gain on the V200. 
 
What headphone did you go for with the V800/V200?

 
 
I use a pair of RS1-i and SR-325is.  Which, looking back at it now, that probably explains why things are so loud.
 
I'm longing to get an LCD2 or T1. 

 

[Rico613]

I'm curious if anyone has heard from Robert at Aphrodite CU 29 . . . he seems to have vanished . . .

 

[mafiamike]

Hello, I have the same question. I recently bought some hd800's and was looking at the v200 or Graham Slee ultra linear. Which one would be a better upgrade?

 

[Rico613]

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Hello, I have the same question. I recently bought some hd800's and was looking at the v200 or Graham Slee ultra linear. Which one would be a better upgrade?

 
I just heard from Robert at Aphrodite cu29.  His email crashed for a day or so . . . all is well.

 

[hifuguy]

Robert took very good care of me with my V200 purchase a couple of months ago. It really is an awesome amplifier. I find it to be the perfect balance between musical warmth, authoritative bass and just the right amount of top-end sparkle to be fully satisfying, but with NEVER a strident note. That's so hard to find. This all being said in the context of: Mac Mini / Audirvana Plus / Wyrd4Sound Dac-2 / V200 / Hifiman HE500s and some very good cabling. 

 

[dallan]

I really wish all vendors out here were like Robert, he's the best.

 

[mafiamike]

I just sent him an email and thanks for the vendor. Any hd 800's owners out there who would like to comment on the v200 synergy or give a small review. Thanks