[Fegefeuer]

V226=official V280 successor + Chronos DAC

 

[Arniesb]

V226=official V280 successor + Chronos DAC

I thought V340 is successor...

 

[Fegefeuer]

no, 340 is more like a V280 Super or V280++ but none of them sound like it anyway.

 

[Ichos]

The V226 is the sweet spot in Vioelectric line of products.
Tons of great performance for the least money.
The included DAC is a free bonus, for the lazy or the minimalist or the broke after buying it!!!

 

[Shane D]

The King is dead - Long live the King!

Are you using it? I see the power specs are about the same as my V220. Are these warmer like the old style (V220/V281)?

 

[Ichos]

Are you using it? I see the power specs are about the same as my V220. Are these warmer like the old style (V220/V281)?

It is the good old tubey like V280 but with slightly enhanced technicalities, more controlled, expansive, better detail and clarity.
Can't touch the V550 technicalities but it is more musical. (yes I said it!)
Best overall value SS amp I have tested up to 2K.
I am listening now with a nos DAC - magic!

 

[Fegefeuer]

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/violectric-dha-v226.960929/

 

[Empyah]

The v226 is pure joy. With my modded 6XX, modded HE500 or LCD2.1 pre fazor, what ever I throw at it it rewards me with musical bliss.

 

[Shane D]

Trivia question. I have the V220 which shares many features with the V281. If I use a pre-out to power a small tube amp, can I then use my Vio to control the volume on the tube amp?

Thanks.

 

[Delta9K]

@Shane D The v220 can be set to have fixed output level (mirrored from the input) or variable output level from the volume control.
It is software selectable for using Pre-Post fader (fixed - variable) You should see the details for doing that on @ page 22 of the manual.
Here's a link to the manual < https://manualzz.com/doc/8091573/violectric-audio-hpa-v220 >

 

[Pharmaboy]

Trivia question. I have the V220 which shares many features with the V281. If I use a pre-out to power a small tube amp, can I then use my Vio to control the volume on the tube amp?

Thanks.

I'm reasonably sure your V220 is the single-ended output brother/design of the V281--in the same case with the same I/O & connectivity.

Assuming that's true, there's no doubt your V220 can be used as a preamp out. I believe you just hit the "Line" button on the vertical array of buttons on left/front of amp.

 

[Shane D]

@Shane D The v220 can be set to have fixed output level (mirrored from the input) or variable output level from the volume control.
It is software selectable for using Pre-Post fader (fixed - variable) You should see the details for doing that on @ page 22 of the manual.
Here's a link to the manual < https://manualzz.com/doc/8091573/violectric-audio-hpa-v220 >

I had to read that over several times, but I think I have it now. Thanks! I do have the manual in a drawer somewhere. Seems pretty straight forward.
Press Line button. Then hold button for 2 seconds until it starts flashing. XLR is pre-fader and DIG is post fader, which is the one I want.
Now I really want to hit the buy button that MT-604.
I can also try it off the iFi and see if there is any notable difference. I LOVE these forums!!

 

[Godwyn88]

New owner of V281 FE (with the internal dac XMOS). Simply astonishing, I'm stunned.

Very good pairing with Hifiman Arya Stealth Magnets, the warm tonality of the amp fits very good with neutrality of the Hifiman.

 

[Godwyn88]

In your opinion guys, waht would be a perfect pairing for a V281 in terms of DAC?

Price quality, obviously.

Something extremely neutral, because i like the warm tonaly of the amp. Benchmark DAC3? RME Pro? Chord Hugo 2?

Many thanks guys

 

[Empyah]

In your opinion guys, waht would be a perfect pairing for a V281 in terms of DAC?

Price quality, obviously.

Something extremely neutral, because i like the warm tonaly of the amp. Benchmark DAC3? RME Pro? Chord Hugo 2?

Many thanks guys

Gungnir A2 + V281 was one of the best combos I ever heard (with an HE1000).