musicmaker
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I dont have my V281 anymore. But it was into the 12 clock range. Depends on gain setting as well.
Can you elaborate on the differences? I used to have a fully loaded V281 with the stepped attenuator and now I have a base model. Don't really notice any difference, but I'm not A/Bing. Actually might even prefer the feel and no-noise factor of the alps control.Interesting discussion on the stepped attenuator. I purchased a used V281 and installed the attenuator upgrade. Very nice improvement in sound to my ears.
Interesting discussion on the stepped attenuator. I purchased a used V281 and installed the attenuator upgrade. Very nice improvement in sound to my ears.
I also didn’t hear any difference in sound between the V281 with the stepped attenuator and the basic one .I had both for about a week to compare .I decided to keep the basic V281 because I did not need a remote control . If I would have heard a improvement in sound quality, I would have kept the one with the stepped attenuator for shureCan you elaborate on the differences? I used to have a fully loaded V281 with the stepped attenuator and now I have a base model. Don't really notice any difference, but I'm not A/Bing. Actually might even prefer the feel and no-noise factor of the alps control.
Unfortunately, not this year. Sad thing, I really wanted to be there.
I also didn’t hear any difference in sound between the V281 with the stepped attenuator and the basic one .I had both for about a week to compare .I decided to keep the basic V281 because I did not need a remote control . If I would have heard a improvement in sound quality, I would have kept the one with the stepped attenuator for shure
@musicmaker I'm replying to you too. I haven't figured out how to double quote in replies....Can you elaborate on the differences? I used to have a fully loaded V281 with the stepped attenuator and now I have a base model. Don't really notice any difference, but I'm not A/Bing. Actually might even prefer the feel and no-noise factor of the alps control.
I used the Sennheiser HD800S with Cardas clear cable and the Violectric connected by a Cardas Clear Beyond interconnect to a Chord Qutest Dac. Ifi Audio Gemini Dual Headed usb cable ,Ifi Audio iUSB micro 3.0 ,Audio Quest Diamond USB cable. Mac Computer . IPad Pro, IPhone X.I wish I had the same opportunity to own both and compare.
Could you elaborate a little on the associated components you used while comparing the two versions? Especially the headphones and the DAC?
Thanks!
Thanks for the info. Sounds like you saw a much greater benefit than you should have with a volume control upgrade. If anything, I would expect better stereo image due to less crosstalk, more even balance, etc. But for the amp to go from "bloated and muddy" to your headphones now singing is a bit much for just a volume control upgrade. It's not like the amplification stage changed at all. Maybe there was something wrong with your amp before that got fixed when you did the volume control upgrade.@musicmaker I'm replying to you too. I haven't figured out how to double quote in replies....
I think the stepped volume control makes a HUGE difference in my listening case. The sound is more refined, focused, balanced, and revealing. There is a microscopes view into the micro detail that wasn't there previously. I have a pair of Audeze LCD-3s that were unlistenable on the V281, at times, with the basic volume control. The sound was bloated and muddy at times. After installing the stepped attenuator the 3s SING!!!!! I'm really impressed. Arthur from Violectric told me that the results very from person to person and not to expect night and day changes. IMO the upgrade brought the V281 to another level.
FYI I did a faceplate and the stepped volume control upgrade myself. Very easy and strait forward upgrade.