[ecva]

  Too  warm? Not to my taste anyway. Feels pretty much just right. 
Just make sure you go balanced asap - it really makes a huge difference, especially in dynamics.

 
Awesome.  Thanks again.

 

[archeryc]

Has anyone try V281 with Utopia combo? How do u feel?

 

[Badas]

Has anyone try V281 with Utopia combo? How do u feel?

I've heard it on a mates rig. Bloody lethal. To my ears they are endgame.

 

[13713]

Has anyone try V281 with Utopia combo? How do u feel?

I have on my 281 they are amazing.

 

[sahmen]

Has anyone try V281 with Utopia combo? How do u feel?

How about a DAC?  Wouldn't that matter too?  The optional DAC that comes with the V281 is not one of the best, I hear. So I did not order one with mine, which is currently attached to an Yggy.  Just wondering.

 

[phase0]

  How about a DAC?  Wouldn't that matter too?  The optional DAC that comes with the V281 is not one of the best, I hear. So I did not order one with mine, which is currently attached to an Yggy.  Just wondering.

 
I'm running a Yggy w/ V281 and Utopia. It's great. I've heard some people say they can't tell a difference with DACs. I'm pretty happy with the setup. I felt like the Yggy made a difference and was worth it. I don't think I'm missing anything at this point. So I suppose that's end game. What Badas said back there

 

[Yoga]

Nice to know (V281). I have one arriving next week and will be auditioning the Utopia. 

 

[Badas]

Can anyone recommend a good XLR extender cable to use with the V281?

I have a cable 4 meters long that works great with my Woo WA22 but screws the circuit on the V281. Causes overload fault and if you remove one input signal it still makes music on both sides. It gets really screwy. Remove the extender and everything is fine.

 

[mulder01]

Didn't Fried offer to make you something suitable?  At least you're guaranteed it will work, and Violectric doesn't charge excessive amounts for their cables.

 

[Badas]

Didn't Fried offer to make you something suitable?  At least you're guaranteed it will work, and Violectric doesn't charge excessive amounts for their cables.

Yes he did. However I live on the other side of the world. Shipping made it crazy.

 

[zhgutov]

Can anyone recommend a good XLR extender cable to use with the V281?

I have a cable 4 meters long that works great with my Woo WA22 but screws the circuit on the V281. Causes overload fault and if you remove one input signal it still makes music on both sides. It gets really screwy. Remove the extender and everything is fine.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Professional-Audeze-AKG-extension-cable-4-pin-XLR-M-to-4-pin-XLR-F-Van-Damme-/142206523760?var=&hash=item211c2b5970&rmvSB=true
Is this your cable?
 
Your specs:

Wiring Specification:​ HEADPHONE CABLE BALANCED - STEREO​
4-pin XLR		4-pin XLR
PIN 1		PIN 1: +LIFE / LEFT CHANNEL
PIN 2		PIN 2: GROUND / SHIELD
PIN 3		PIN 3: +LIFE / RIGHT CHANNEL
PIN 4		PIN 4: GROUND / SHIELD

 
As I can see, there are two pins connected together: pin 2 and pin 4.
This is not correct, you need four independent wires, and the shield/case should not be connected to any pin!
I think, this is the main reason of your problem. Just get correct cable and be happy
 
Wiring specs from V281 manual:
 

 

[Badas]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Professional-Audeze-AKG-extension-cable-4-pin-XLR-M-to-4-pin-XLR-F-Van-Damme-/142206523760?var=&hash=item211c2b5970&rmvSB=true
Is this your cable?

Your specs:

[COLOR=FF0000]Wiring Specification:[/COLOR]​ [COLOR=FF0000]HEADPHONE CABLE BALANCED - STEREO[/COLOR]​
[COLOR=FF0000]4-pin XLR[/COLOR]	[COLOR=FF0000] [/COLOR]	[COLOR=FF0000]4-pin XLR[/COLOR]
[COLOR=FF0000]PIN 1[/COLOR]	[COLOR=FF0000] [/COLOR]	[COLOR=FF0000]PIN 1: +LIFE / LEFT CHANNEL[/COLOR]
[COLOR=FF0000]PIN 2[/COLOR]	[COLOR=FF0000] [/COLOR]	[COLOR=FF0000]PIN 2: GROUND / SHIELD[/COLOR]
[COLOR=FF0000]PIN 3[/COLOR]	[COLOR=FF0000] [/COLOR]	[COLOR=FF0000]PIN 3: +LIFE / RIGHT CHANNEL[/COLOR]
[COLOR=FF0000]PIN 4[/COLOR]	[COLOR=FF0000] [/COLOR]	[COLOR=FF0000]PIN 4: GROUND / SHIELD[/COLOR]

[tr] [/tr]

As I can see, there are two pins connected together: pin 2 and pin 4.
This is not correct, you need four independent wires, and the shield/case should not be connected to any pin!
I think, this is the main reason of your problem. Just get correct cable and be happy

Wiring specs from V281 manual:

Yip. You guessed right. That's the cable I have. It screws the left and right signals. Interestingly it doesn't screw the Woo WA22 signals so I can carry on using the cables with that amp.

I can't find any one local to make me a cable. I may just pay the price from Violectric. Is there any other options on eBay that would work?

 

[zhgutov]

Interestingly it doesn't screw the Woo WA22 signals so I can carry on using the cables with that amp.

 
Maybe that's because Woo has ~70 Ohm output impedance. V281 has much less than 1 Ohm. Maybe this is because of circuitry design... I don't know exactly.
 
Somehow I am afraid of eBay solutions. There are microphone cables or something without any specs which I want to see.
The first thing I changed in my system was the XLR microphone cable (Schultz).
The second cable was Supra EFF-IXLR. It was made with pin1 connected to the case of the connector.
I disconnected the case from pin1, and finally I changed it too. I'm telling about 3-pin XLR from DAC to AMP.
With the 4-pin XLR there are much less variants to choose from.
And I think there are much more ways to buy something wrong.
 
I think, in this case, guys from Violectric can make correct and, maybe, the best thing for you.
But maybe someone else knows something what I don't know.

 

[project86]

For those who were interested in my thoughts on the Simaudio 430HA (I think there were a few of you), and why I prefer the V281 - http://www.head-fi.org/products/simaudio-moon-neo-430ha/reviews/17692

 

[mulder01]

  Nice to know (V281). I have one arriving next week and will be auditioning the Utopia. 

 
Good work man - hope you like it!
Well, hope you like both!