[borkenarrou]

The v222 did sound marginally better than the schiit, but not enough to justify the price difference. So yes, to me the v222 has a warmish/tube like signature to it.

The V222 is more versatile though as OTL tube amps doesn't work well with planars.

 

[Empyah]

I decided to sell my Violectric V222, it's on Fleabay at the moment.

The difference in sound quality vs a Schiit Valhalla 2 with the proper tubes wasn't enough for me to justify keeping the V222.

How does the rest of your chain look like?

 

[HeavyUzer]

How does the rest of your chain look like?

PC - USB Cable - Schiit BiFrost 2/64 - AMP - Sennheiser HD 800 S

Upgraded the tubes to BRIMAR CV4033, it made a huge difference in sound quality.

 

[Fegefeuer]

Brimar are nice and the Valhalla 2 is rather good for the 800. In that use case it makes sense to reduce the chain.

Unless you are starting to use planars like the HEK etc

 

[HeavyUzer]

Brimar are nice and the Valhalla 2 is rather good for the 800. In that use case it makes sense to reduce the chain.

Unless you are starting to use planars like the HEK etc

Mmmhmm, I pretty much plan on sticking with the 800s as it satisfies my needs very very well!

 

[equalspeace]

For those of you who hear differences in cables, try the Viborg MBU1501 power plug. Ridiculous pairing. Brings out the best in this amp in terms of staging, timbre and dynamics.

 

[reter]

how much do you think a violectric amp would live if used 6h a day or more on?

i'm asking this because my 222 is very warm-hot in summer

 

[Ichos]

how much do you think a violectric amp would live if used 6h a day or more on?

i'm asking this because my 222 is very warm-hot in summer

It will probably last you a lifetime.

 

[AnyDave]

how much do you think a violectric amp would live if used 6h a day or more on?

i'm asking this because my 222 is very warm-hot in summer

The only thing you may need to worry about over time would be the Electrolytic capacitors if running hot. But that’s true for any design. They wear out over time, even at lower temperatures.

 

[equalspeace]

This V222 does such a sweet justice to Jazz music. It's just sounds perfect.

 

[reter]

The only thing you may need to worry about over time would be the Electrolytic capacitors if running hot. But that’s true for any design. They wear out over time, even at lower temperatures.

my only complain is that there's no holes to cool the amp...

iused the lake people g111 and it wasn't even warm when used intensively, the violectric in other hands is very hot like night and day, dunno what's going on inside the amp to warm this much

 

[albertmuc]

my only complain is that there's no holes to cool the amp...

iused the lake people g111 and it wasn't even warm when used intensively, the violectric in other hands is very hot like night and day, dunno what's going on inside the amp to warm this much

Did you measure the high temperature or feel it with your hand? The human hand is very sensitive to temperatures around body temperature, we feel a small increase excessively. A felt temperature increase does not bother the amplifier.

 

[equalspeace]

my only complain is that there's no holes to cool the amp...

iused the lake people g111 and it wasn't even warm when used intensively, the violectric in other hands is very hot like night and day, dunno what's going on inside the amp to warm this much

Mine only gets slightly warm. I run it through a conditioner w a built in cut off switch, so power isn't running to the amp at all times, only when it's off

 

[reter]

Did you measure the high temperature or feel it with your hand? The human hand is very sensitive to temperatures around body temperature, we feel a small increase excessively. A felt temperature increase does not bother the amplifier.

yeah, maybe is that and the summer temps, i never tried measuring it

Mine only gets slightly warm. I run it through a conditioner w a built in cut off switch, so power isn't running to the amp at all times, only when it's on.

i shut down the amp every day so it's ok

again my only complain is that the lake people g111 wasn't warm at all comparing to this, i wonder what internal electronic device does warm this much

 

[Alfredo3001]

After a couple of months, I can compare the V222 and V281. I wasn't planning to get both. I was looking for a V281 for almost 2 years. The moment the V222 became available I bought one. Months later I snagged a used V281.

Resolution is hard to pick here. I think the V222 might be more resolving (Especially bass notes and texture), but that's mostly due to its forward nature compared to the relaxed nature of the V281.

Soundstage width goes to the V281. The V281 has more space between instruments. Soundstage depth goes to the V222. It's like having a video game case straight V222, 90-degree rotation V281.

Imaging is the same case here. The V281 is like a stretched picture while the V222 is the original picture size. If I have to reference some amps are like the RNHP vs G111 imaging and sounds stage. Might be just the presentation that is making the V222 clearer overall.

V222 seems more resolving.
V222 is tighter and have more bass.
V222 more forward.
V222 clearer background.
V222 clearer mids.
V281 wider soundstage.
V281 more analog sounding.
V281 better timber.
V281 more power.
V281 pre-outs.

Music recommendations:
V222 POP, EDM, metal, and bassy music
V281 Classical, female vocals, and acoustic music.

Headphone:
The Focal clear OG with V222 slams crazy hard and tight. The V281 helps with the focal metallic timber.
I don't have any planars right now, but I think the V222 will make planars rumble like no other amp (within the price).


It was hard to decide which to keep. At one point I thought about selling both and getting the V550, but due to pairing, I will have to get a different DAC. Finally, decide to keep the V281 because is out of production and hard to get.