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Violectric HPA V280 - balanced headphone amp - impressions and discussion thread
Feb 18, 2017 at 5:51 AM Post #136 of 1,098
I was thinking about HDVA 600 for my HD800S but after researching more, I think I might buy V800/V280. 
 
I would like to see them stacked beside HD800S! I talked to Arthur & he told me there is no noticeable difference between V280 / V281 but here I read there is a little difference.
 
Feb 19, 2017 at 2:00 AM Post #137 of 1,098
seraphimz said:
  I was thinking about HDVA 600 for my HD800S but after researching more, I think I might buy V800/V280. 
 
I would like to see them stacked beside HD800S! I talked to Arthur & he told me there is no noticeable difference between V280 / V281 but here I read there is a little difference.
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I too was going to stack my V280 with an external DAC but decided to just add a USB DAC into the V280.  Probably not as good as a separate DAC but I don't think it's too shabby.  Haven't really compared it to another DAC though.
 
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Feb 19, 2017 at 3:48 AM Post #138 of 1,098
seraphimz said:
I was thinking about HDVA 600 for my HD800S but after researching more, I think I might buy V800/V280. 

I would like to see them stacked beside HD800S! I talked to Arthur & he told me there is no noticeable difference between V280 / V281 but here I read there is a little difference.
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The only issue with the hdva600 imho is that it's designed for the sennheiser high impedance headphones such as hd800/700 and 650/600, so it has an pretty high output impedance (Should be 20ohm on balanced) and this make it less ideal for other headphones. If you're planning to use other headphones the v280/281 is a better choice. In particular the v281, being also preamp with remote
 
Feb 19, 2017 at 11:57 AM Post #139 of 1,098
cj3209 said:
 
I too was going to stack my V280 with an external DAC but decided to just add a USB DAC into the V280.  Probably not as good as a separate DAC but I don't think it's too shabby.  Haven't really compared it to another DAC though.
 
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I want to make sure i get the full potential of HD800S that's why for now i decided on v800/v280, I'm just worried about this combo not being musical/enjoyable or warm enough, I dislike any dryness in music.
 
thomascrown said:
The only issue with the hdva600 imho is that it's designed for the sennheiser high impedance headphones such as hd800/700 and 650/600, so it has an pretty high output impedance (Should be 20ohm on balanced) and this make it less ideal for other headphones. If you're planning to use other headphones the v280/281 is a better choice. In particular the v281, being also preamp with remote
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I don't think i need v281 since i'll only use v280 for headphones & i don't need the extra power, ya i don't want to pay over +1000$ for an amp that only suits a limited number of headphones, wish if i could read a review for someone who listened to HD800S with v800/v280.   
 
Mar 3, 2017 at 4:45 AM Post #142 of 1,098
HD800 Superdupont modded balanced
Fostex TH-900 balanced
Ether Flow/C
 
plenty of good headphones out there. Get the HD800 though. 
 
Mar 3, 2017 at 5:18 AM Post #144 of 1,098
buy a used one in good condition (pads!), mod it (get it from @Sorrodje) and you're set. Few headphones stood the test of time. That's one of them. You won't be dissapointed. Quite the contrary.
 
Mar 7, 2017 at 12:02 PM Post #145 of 1,098
Hi all,
 
I have a HPA V280. I am wondering if it can drive HE-6 in Balance Mode.
 
I read and heard from some sources that it is less loud on V280 than V281.
 
Would appreciate any opinions from fellows who haave this amp. Thanks!
 
Mar 7, 2017 at 12:13 PM Post #146 of 1,098
birdzz said:
  Hi all,
 
I have a HPA V280. I am wondering if it can drive HE-6 in Balance Mode.
 
I read and heard from some sources that it is less loud on V280 than V281.
 
Would appreciate any opinions from fellows who haave this amp. Thanks!
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I do have V280 driving HE-6. It has more than enough volume and power for HE-6. V281 have more power but you don't need it if you already have the V280. 
 
However, you need to use the balanced input to get the maximum power output on V280. It means you will need a balanced source/DAC with high output as much as possible. I use Benchmark DAC2 HGC which is on repair at the moment. So I am missing this rig now for quite sometime now.
 
Mar 7, 2017 at 12:41 PM Post #147 of 1,098
headwhacker said:
  I do have V280 driving HE-6. It has more than enough volume and power for HE-6. V281 have more power but you don't need it if you already have the V280. 
 
However, you need to use the balanced input to get the maximum power output on V280. It means you will need a balanced source/DAC with high output as much as possible. I use Benchmark DAC2 HGC which is on repair at the moment. So I am missing this rig now for quite sometime now.
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Thank you very much for your through explanation, @headwhacker. :)
 
Mar 7, 2017 at 6:49 PM Post #148 of 1,098
I posted this earlier  today on the V281 forum but thought some might find it of interest on the V280 dedicated forum.
 
I recently bought a V280 in preference to the V281 for the following reasons:
 
* I wanted a TOTL amp with balanced output and more power than my Chord Hugo to optimally drive my Hifiman HE1000 v1
* No need for preamp functions as all my digital and analogue sources are connected to an excellent Naim Audio preamp with tape pass through to the headphone amp.
* The rack with the headphone amp is at arm's length, so no need for headphone remote volume control. 
* It has been said, in this thread, that the V280 sounds the same as or marginally warmer than the V281. The Chord Hugo DAC is neutral/bright and makes a perfect match,
 
I also think the V280 looks nicer and is a little cheaper.


 

 
Mar 7, 2017 at 6:58 PM Post #149 of 1,098
I am certain that you only need balanced output ( from the front 4 pin XLR )  to your headphones to achieve full power with the V280. Single ended  or balanced input make no difference as the V280/v281 are single ended amps internally.
 
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