[evhvis]

I see. So the 222 isn't worth the extra $$$ if I don't own any balanced headphones cables

Most headphones can be run balanced by swapping the cable and balanced output on V222 is quite a bit better than the single ended output. I would rather get the V222 and swap to balanced cables on those headphones that have one connection for each cup than go for a v202.

 

[Ichos]

Can you compare V222 with mentor and iha-8?

I have compared the Mentor with the V550 in the Mentor review and the V550 with the V222 in the V222 review so do the math!

 

[jonathan c]

I have compared the Mentor with the V550 in the Mentor review and the V550 with the V222 in the V222 review so do the math!

... a/k/a auditory vector analysis

 

[Ichos]

... a/k/a auditory vector analysis

If A=B and B=C then A=C

 

[jonathan c]

If A=B and B=C then A=C

.... the old law of association

 

[realmccoy]

Most headphones can be run balanced by swapping the cable and balanced output on V222 is quite a bit better than the single ended output. I would rather get the V222 and swap to balanced cables on those headphones that have one connection for each cup than go for a v202.

+1 on this comment.
Even though I'm using SE input cause my Lampizator dac is SE, I still prefer using the balance HP output of the v222. Slightly wider soundstage with better separation.
Better go for V222 @plzTJ

 

[TooFrank]

If A=B and B=C then A=C

Impressive to state this so simple

 

[wanderam]

V22 ordered!, now I have to wait at least a month... what's wrong with this amplifier that is in almost all stores, is it out of stock or waiting for units? hype?

 

[Ichos]

V22 ordered!, now I have to wait at least a month... what's wrong with this amplifier that is in almost all stores, is it out of stock or waiting for units? hype?

No, small company, almost everything hand made.

 

[wanderam]

Yes, that's what I thought...thanks for confirming it. I think it gives more value, at least for me.

 

[rids57]

I looked all over the place for a V222 and the only store that had them in stock was Thomann, so I ordered on Thursday and it arrives lunchtime today - not bad Germany to UK with a weekend in the middle.

 

[Fegefeuer]

v222 is in high demand, that's all

 

[lowrider007]

I looked all over the place for a V222 and the only store that had them in stock was Thomann, so I ordered on Thursday and it arrives lunchtime today - not bad Germany to UK with a weekend in the middle.

Did you have to pay any customs charges?

 

[rids57]

Did you have to pay any customs charges?

I paid £1039 to Thomann and that included VAT, nothing else was charged

 

[IXOYE]

I paid £1039 to Thomann and that included VAT, nothing else was charged

So you mean that Thomann charged you for the UK taxes and then paid UK customs on your behalf?