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Headphoneus Supremus
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Also interested to see how the extra grunt via the SE output improves my Q701's.
Hmm convert them to balanced. You can thank me later....
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Also interested to see how the extra grunt via the SE output improves my Q701's.
Hmm convert them to balanced. You can thank me later....
Ordered my V281 this afternoon - silver version with the standard remote option.
For the moment the DAC will still be my Grace m903 dac/amp (uses the PCM1798 like the Violectric 24/192 card, with arguably more sophisticated support chips/opamps).
Hoping the balanced output of the v281 will be a significant step up from the 903 driving my HE-500's - the 903 actually sounds quite good with the 500's.
The Grace puts out around 1.5W into 50ohms (I measured the HE500's at 46.9 ohms) - at that impedance the v281's should offer 4W of (higher?) quality balanced drive. Wonder how it will shape up?
Also interested to see how the extra grunt via the SE output improves my Q701's.
Just received my V281 today. I have ordered it with the relay-based volume control. The package contains the remote but how can I verify that it has indeed the relay-based option? I am not keen on opening the amp and no possibility to glimpse through some air vents. There's also no sticker on the amp, which would specify anything more than V281
I am still waiting for a balanced cable to connect the Invicta DAC and the V281... therefore the amp will just sit on the shelf for the next few days.
LOL OCD bros everywhere
When powered on, turn the volume knob. You will hear a moderately loud, fast clicking noise as the knob rotates. That's relays in action. The noise will physically come from the amp itself, not through your headphones. Hard to explain but you'll know it when you hear it.
The regular volume option is silent as it turns.
When powered on, turn the volume knob. You will hear a moderately loud, fast clicking noise as the knob rotates. That's relays in action. The noise will physically come from the amp itself, not through your headphones. Hard to explain but you'll know it when you hear it.
The regular volume option is silent as it turns.
Very nice... You replaced the lower part of the cable, starting at the joint, correct?
Its rather cheap when one can do that oneself
Just let you know guys this afternoon I balanced my Denon AH-D7000, I had to do it because the original cable was getting too anyoning so I got some good cable & connectors and here is the result:
First impresions with V281 of course: Bass is cleaner, mids and highs more neutral than SE and dynamics & soundstage have increased considerably... Totally worth it, and just for 7€ (cable is Tasker C128 balanced microphone cable and connector Neutrik NC4MXX )
You inspired me Megalo..., I've ordered some Tasker C128 locally last week and trough the weekend here it is. It is indeed nice cable, and it sounds perfect with my 702.
It is my first finished DIY cable so far. Next will be balanced for LCD-X and V281..
Just received my V281 today. I have ordered it with the relay-based volume control. The package contains the remote but how can I verify that it has indeed the relay-based option? I am not keen on opening the amp and no possibility to glimpse through some air vents. There's also no sticker on the amp, which would specify anything more than V281