[Kozwoz]

How does the V200 pair with the normal LCD4? Can't workout what the power delivery will be at 200 ohms but I suppose it will be enough?

 

[Music Path]

would recomend V280/281, recomended is 0,5W so it is on the limit
https://www.audeze.com/products/lcd-4

 

[project86]

I've only ever used an older LCD-4 with V200, with the original 100 ohm drivers. It sounded great. The 200 ohm drivers are higher impedance, slightly lower sensitivity, and generally have a slightly different tuning imho, so it's hard to say... but yeah I would probably be more comfortable with the V281 to get the most out of the 200 ohm drivers.

 

[Kozwoz]

would recomend V280/281, recomended is 0,5W so it is on the limit
https://www.audeze.com/products/lcd-4

Why 0.5W? V200 puts out 0.57W at 600 Ohm and 2.2W and 100 Ohm. In any case the LCD4 will get more than 0.5W if I'm not mistaken? Probably closer to a 1W?

 

[roskodan]

@Kozwoz what is your goal? what are you trying to accomplish in terms of sound, signature? It's difficult to suggest a match without knowing what you are looking for.

 

[Kozwoz]

@Kozwoz what is your goal? what are you trying to accomplish in terms of sound, signature? It's difficult to suggest a match without knowing what you are looking for.

The V200 is what I'm looking for in terms of sound quality. It is smooth, punchy and powerful. At the moment I want to know how much power it will deliver to the LCD4 at 200 ohm. Music Path said 0.5W but looking at the specs this looks too low and I would suspect it gets closer to a 1W if not more. I'm not sure I want to go balanced with the V281. Does anyone know how can I contact Violectric? Can't seem to find contact information.

 

[roskodan]

www.violectric.com/contact

 

[roskodan]

By my calculus 937mW per channel both channels driven. Or by Violectric terms 1874mW both channels driven, combined.

 

[Music Path]

Why 0.5W? V200 puts out 0.57W at 600 Ohm and 2.2W and 100 Ohm. In any case the LCD4 will get more than 0.5W if I'm not mistaken? Probably closer to a 1W?

Yes, i was thinking at 16ohm, it puts around 1W at 200ohm, but keep in mind the lcd4 is not very sensitve either, so quite hard to drive, i wouldn´t be surprise if you would need up the gain on the V200 still. So fo get a fuller sound and more detail out the lcd4 you should still go to v280 or 281 on balanced mode especially and still with room left.

 

[gimmeheadroom]

I don't have the LCD-4 and I don't have a V200 unless you count my V280 which is supposedly two V200s

But based on how the V280 drives the LCD-3 single-ended I think it is more than enough,

 

[silversurfer616]

I am interested in the V200/Lcd4 combo as well. Should have the amp next week and then I‘ll know...

 

[Kozwoz]

Violectrics got back to me and told me me the V200 absolutely has enough power for the LCD4 and should output 1700mW at 200 Ohm which is still a lot but recommend going balanced with the V280/281 but thats no surprise.

 

[Fegefeuer]

So what are you going to do now?

 

[roskodan]

Violectrics got back to me and told me me the V200 absolutely has enough power for the LCD4 and should output 1700mW at 200 Ohm which is still a lot but recommend going balanced with the V280/281 but thats no surprise.

Keep in mind that is 1700mW into 2x 200 Ohms, combined. It's 850mW into 200 Ohms actually. I'm not arguing a lack in power. Just pointing out so you know when comparing with other amplifiers.

 

[Kozwoz]

I'm going to contact them again and I want to know if the V281/V280 in SE is the same as the V220 in SE. If they say yes then i'll prob get the V281 and have the option to go balanced I guess as it's the V220 tonality I'm after. Also would like to know if the V281 is a better pre-amp than the V220 as I'm also looking to add this to my setup or are they the same? The difference between V220 and V281 just so you can go balanced is almost £400. I guess I'm reluctant because I really can't be bothered to re-terminate all my headphones, the added cost and hassle, I'm already spending so much... I have other sources I use regularly and cable swapping every time won't be good for the connectors. I have LCDX LCD2C and LCD4 and sending any of them in for repair will be such a hassle.