[Fegefeuer]

Now available in Europe

https://www.cma.audio/detail/index/sArticle/2230


https://drop.com/buy/violectric-hpa-v550-headphone-amp
download the manual below

POWER

HP Impedance	Ua (dBu)	Ua (V)	Pa (mW)
600	28,7	21,1	740
300	28,6	20,9	1450
100	28,5	20,7	4300
50	27,3	17,9	6400
32	24,0	12,3	4700
16	17,3	5,7	2000
8	12,3	3,2	1300
4	6,8	1,7	700

 

[gimmeheadroom]

I guess these are the outputs SE because the V280 is rated around 2.65 WPC at 300 ohms balanced.

 

[sahmen]

I'm assuming the answer is a "no," but I shall ask anyway : "Any early reviews yet, anywhere?"

 

[Fegefeuer]

Take the V590, remove the DAC and you got yourself a V550.

 

[Lambeek]

Take the V590, remove the DAC and you got yourself a V550.

The V550 PRO edition is confirmed in the manual. Any ideas about when and where can we pre-order that?

 

[Fegefeuer]

Sometime 2021. Since this is @ArthurPower territory he will know it better.

 

[gimmeheadroom]

The V550 PRO edition is confirmed in the manual. Any ideas about when and where can we pre-order that?

Don't try it with those Fostex

 

[Slim1970]

Would like to hear this, a Niimbus US 4/4+, and Luxman P-750U for an ulitmate amp comparison.

 

[Nostoi]

Would like to hear this, a Niimbus US 4/4+, and Luxman P-750U for an ulitmate amp comparison.

Yes to this alongside the Sparkos Aries.

Any sense on when the V550 will be available in EU?

 

[Slim1970]

Yes to this alongside the Sparkos Aries.

Any sense on when the V550 will be available in EU?

Not sure that it will be since it's a Drop exclusive. Not sure if shipping internationally is an option at this point. It wouldn't hurt to inquire with the folks over at Drop to check.

 

[Fegefeuer]

No need for Drop if you can wait a bit and are from the EU.

 

[project86]

I'll just leave this here...

Keep in mind this is pre-order for the moment. I'm told the amps will leave Germany on 12/18 to arrive at the US distributor in New Jersey, who will then ship them out to each customer. Based on that, should arrive just a bit after Christmas.

 

[attilais]

I almost pulled the trigger on V590 standard version this morning, then I saw this.
Should I give up the relay volume and add $350 to get the built-in DAC is a real headache to me now.

I assume the DAC is a step up from my Berkeley alpha 1st gen, which was expensive but is a product w/ 10+ years age; but how much it's better is hard to judge... and V550 provides a perfect reason for future upgrade...

 

[project86]

I would stick with the Berkeley Alpha, that's still an excellent DAC. Add in a good DDC like the Matrix X-SPDIF II if you need modern USB interface.

 

[attilais]

I would stick with the Berkeley Alpha, that's still an excellent DAC. Add in a good DDC like the Matrix X-SPDIF II if you need modern USB interface.

Thanks for the suggestion! Pre-ordered V550.