[buzzlulu]

Can the 281 be fed single ended and then internally convert to balanced?

 

[donato]

Can the 281 be fed single ended and then internally convert to balanced?

Yes. In fact the internal circuitry is unbalanced until you get to the output amps.

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/vio...-durch-balanced.705318/page-249#post-14378632

 

[buzzlulu]

Thank you for that informative link. I may have to revisit this amplifier. I last heard it two years ago at CanJam NY. I have a GSX Mini on preorder because it will allow me to connect to my two channel system and user my unbalanced sources

Who is carrying the 281 these days with a return policy? I know Arthur is no longer the distributor

 

[cj3209]

... I know Arthur is no longer the distributor

Where did you hear this? Is Arthur retiring?

 

[RobertSM]

I placed an order with Violectric USA last week. Very easy to deal with and quick shipping. They are certainly conducting business.

 

[buzzlulu]

Where did you hear this? Is Arthur retiring?

Old news. Jason at The Source AV is the new distributor for Violectric and Nimbus since Dec/January. Arthur is now just a dealer rather than distributor.

 

[chungjun]

Is it just me or, this is worth commemorating, V281 at Page 281 on HeadFi...

 

[cj3209]

Just had a great session with the V281 late last night: phenomenal sound: SP1000cu to Ariolus BA300 tube amp to V281 (XLR in) using my Audeze i4s via balanced headphone out.

 

[Pharmaboy]

Thank you for that informative link. I may have to revisit this amplifier. I last heard it two years ago at CanJam NY. I have a GSX Mini on preorder because it will allow me to connect to my two channel system and user my unbalanced sources

Who is carrying the 281 these days with a return policy? I know Arthur is no longer the distributor

What? Where did you hear that?

 

[buzzlulu]

What? Where did you hear that?

From Arthur and from TSAV

 

[Fegefeuer]

So, who's going to be at the Munich's High End Show this week?

 

[RobertSM]

So, who's going to be at the Munich's High End Show this week?

No, I'm not able to make it. Will you be attending? Any others?

 

[Fegefeuer]

Yes, I'll be there. There won't be anything new for the Violectric line I think. This year should be all about Niimbus. The US4 amps will get their corresponding DACs.

Of course all the Vio stuff will be there to listen to as well.

 

[RobertSM]

Yes, I'll be there. There won't be anything new for the Violectric line I think. This year should be all about Niimbus. The US4 amps will get their corresponding DACs.

Of course all the Vio stuff will be there to listen to as well.

Keep us updated. Excited to hear about the new Niimbis DACs. Maybe there will have to be a new thread created too?

 

[Fegefeuer]

Once I have enough info and a few pictures I'll do it. There is a good reason to be excited as the top DAC does a few really nice things.