[DMITRIY R]

Anyone else notice that the power output section for the v550/590 is 5500mW instead of the 6400mW being mentioned earlier in the article:

In principle, this doesn’t matter. No headphones can drive an amplifier to this level of output power (only short-term peaks are possible).

6,4W is the correct value

Am I understanding correctly that these maximum power values do not depend much on the gain setting?
That is, if the maximum power for a given resistance can be obtained at +6 DB gain, then with the gain set to +12 (or +18) DB, the output power will not exceed the maximum values from the manual?

As I can see from the measurements, ASR was able to get maximum power already at +6 (33 ohm)/ +12 (300 ohm) gain.
https://www.audiosciencereview.com/...-v550-pro-review-pre-amp-headphone-amp.24974/

As I understand it, this logic for delivering maximum power applies to the entire Violectric line.

 

[goldwerger]

In principle, this doesn’t matter. No headphones can drive an amplifier to this level of output power (only short-term peaks are possible).

Am I understanding correctly that these maximum power values do not depend much on the gain setting?
That is, if the maximum power for a given resistance can be obtained at +6 DB gain, then with the gain set to +12 (or +18) DB, the output power will not exceed the maximum values from the manual?

As I can see from the measurements, ASR was able to get maximum power already at +6 (33 ohm)/ +12 (300 ohm) gain.
https://www.audiosciencereview.com/...-v550-pro-review-pre-amp-headphone-amp.24974/

As I understand it, this logic for delivering maximum power applies to the entire Violectric line.

Th power of amplification will take whatever voltage the gain stage provides (which) those switches control, and then amplify it by the same factor

 

[Farrellc]

I'm very strongly considering ordering the V281 reissue, but I'm not sure if the V550 Pro will be a better option. My library is pretty expansive, but I'd say the majority of my listening is to rock and metal. I definitely enjoy having some elevated bass which seems like the V281 would do well with due to its warm nature. I'd mainly be using my LCD-4 with this amp.

Would anyone who's had experience with either of the amps be able to comment?

 

[ken6217]

I'm very strongly considering ordering the V281 reissue, but I'm not sure if the V550 Pro will be a better option. My library is pretty expansive, but I'd say the majority of my listening is to rock and metal. I definitely enjoy having some elevated bass which seems like the V281 would do well with due to its warm nature. I'd mainly be using my LCD-4 with this amp.

Would anyone who's had experience with either of the amps be able to comment?

It’s not even a contest. The V281. I listen to mostly Classic Rock. In addition to the fact that this amplifier is better with that kind of music in terms of bass, tonality, etc. It is also more forgiving towards poor recordings, which you find a lot of in 70s, 80s, 90s rock music.

I have had the V550 in my house for a couple weeks for a demo and thr V281 was much better for my tastes.

 

[Farrellc]

It’s not even a contest. The V281. I listen to mostly Classic Rock. In addition to the fact that this amplifier is better with that kind of music in terms of bass, tonality, etc. It is also more forgiving towards poor recordings, which you find a lot of in 70s, 80s, 90s rock music.

I have had the V550 in my house for a couple weeks for a demo and thr V281 was much better for my tastes.

Really appreciate the feedback, I think you just gave me the nudge I needed

 

[Pharmaboy]

It’s not even a contest. The V281. I listen to mostly Classic Rock. In addition to the fact that this amplifier is better with that kind of music in terms of bass, tonality, etc. It is also more forgiving towards poor recordings, which you find a lot of in 70s, 80s, 90s rock music.

I have had the V550 in my house for a couple weeks for a demo and thr V281 was much better for my tastes.

I love my V281 to pieces. It works very well with every headphone I've tried with it (= a lot).

So I was going to say the same thing, but from a position of partial-ignorance* (I've only heard a V550 Pro for 10 or 20 minutes, total).

*way better than total ignorance

 

[jonathan c]

I love my V281 to pieces. It works very well with every headphone I've tried with it (= a lot).

So I was going to say the same thing, but from a position of partial-ignorance* (I've only heard a V550 Pro for 10 or 20 minutes, total).

*way better than total ignorance

…. What if one is totally ignorant of being totally ignorant ? ………

 

[Alfredo3001]

I'm very strongly considering ordering the V281 reissue, but I'm not sure if the V550 Pro will be a better option. My library is pretty expansive, but I'd say the majority of my listening is to rock and metal. I definitely enjoy having some elevated bass which seems like the V281 would do well with due to its warm nature. I'd mainly be using my LCD-4 with this amp.

Would anyone who's had experience with either of the amps be able to comment?

Just came out!

 

[Tsunzo]

I gave in to temptation and did a blind buy on the reissue limited edition v281. I never got a chance to listen to anything from Violectric but from all the good things people are saying about how the v281 is the best ss with tube like sound, I took the plunge on the 7/100 unit! I am really looking forward to hear how it compares to my Feliks Euforia AE.

 

[jonathan c]

I gave in to temptation and did a blind buy on the reissue limited edition v281. I never got a chance to listen to anything from Violectric but from all the good things people are saying about how the v281 is the best ss with tube like sound, I took the plunge on the 7/100 unit! I am really looking forward to hear how it compares to my Feliks Euforia AE.

You will not regret your V281 purchase! If you love AE, you will be head-over-heels (short & long haul) with V281.

 

[ken6217]

I just saw this email on the new amp.

https://mailchi.mp/0fb599bf56d9/v281_reissue-17411084

 

[Astral Abyss]

I just saw this email on the new amp.

https://mailchi.mp/0fb599bf56d9/v281_reissue-17411084

I like the way they filled in the unused space from the optional DAC and updated the button on the front.

 

[thecrow]

I'm very strongly considering ordering the V281 reissue, but I'm not sure if the V550 Pro will be a better option. My library is pretty expansive, but I'd say the majority of my listening is to rock and metal. I definitely enjoy having some elevated bass which seems like the V281 would do well with due to its warm nature. I'd mainly be using my LCD-4 with this amp.

Would anyone who's had experience with either of the amps be able to comment?

Not heard the v550

Own a niimbus us4

i demoed the lcd4 with the v280 that i previously owned and for me the match was fantastic. I found some of the upper end of the lcd 4 was peaky with other amps i had demoed it with, like some reviewers also mention, but the v280 dealt with those very well and allowed the fullness of the lcd4 sound to shine.

so the v281 should be great……imho

 

[Fegefeuer]

Worth having a v281 next to the Niimbus due to its uniquely flavoured sound.

 

[Pharmaboy]

I just saw this email on the new amp.

https://mailchi.mp/0fb599bf56d9/v281_reissue-17411084

Line out gain accessible from the back!! YAY!

This is all good news for me. Just like the V281 reissue itself is all good news.