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Violectric V222 and V202
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And where they fitted?
In a beautiful Bottlehead Crackatwoa. I confess, it's much easier to turn on my Violectric V200 than a tube amp. I call it my second setup, but it gets most use due to its practicality.
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I received the V222 yesterday, still testing but already quite happy with it.
Other units from Violectric had a "Lo-Cut" jumper tp shorten the capacitors in the signal path to have a frequency rage down to 0 Hz (DC).
In the manual of the V222 they state that there is now a protection circuit to prevent the amp to output DC. Does someone know if the capacitors in the signal path are gone now? I found two 3,3 uF Wima capacitors near the volume control, and in the manual they state the frequency range from 5Hz to 250kHz with -0,5dB, so I think they are still there?
Other units from Violectric had a "Lo-Cut" jumper tp shorten the capacitors in the signal path to have a frequency rage down to 0 Hz (DC).
In the manual of the V222 they state that there is now a protection circuit to prevent the amp to output DC. Does someone know if the capacitors in the signal path are gone now? I found two 3,3 uF Wima capacitors near the volume control, and in the manual they state the frequency range from 5Hz to 250kHz with -0,5dB, so I think they are still there?
Anyone upgrade the op amp?
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Hello, I was looking for a good, non fatiguing headphone amp for my black screen HD600/650.
I'm currently trying a G111 mkII based on reviews I've read about it, and it definitely manages to drive my Sennheisers better than other amps I've tried without sounding too artificial, but I realized I would like a slightly warmer amplifier (and maybe more refined, although this one leans in a good direction).
Do you think the V202/222 might be the correct choice? Or maybe a (used) V200/280 is the warmer/safer choice?
I'm currently trying a G111 mkII based on reviews I've read about it, and it definitely manages to drive my Sennheisers better than other amps I've tried without sounding too artificial, but I realized I would like a slightly warmer amplifier (and maybe more refined, although this one leans in a good direction).
Do you think the V202/222 might be the correct choice? Or maybe a (used) V200/280 is the warmer/safer choice?
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kellustzall
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I would suggest trying out the ifi Pro ican Signature, other than the already lovely Violectric amps.
Pharmaboy
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Yes & Yes.
The only problem with used V200/V280 is availability. These rarely come up F.S.
I'm looking for a F.S. V220, and it never seems to happen...
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what is an "F.S."?
Pharmaboy
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For Sale (sorry!)
I should also add that I heard the stock HD650 and the heavily modded JAR650 on 2 Violectric amps:
- Lake People G109-A (Lake People owns Violectric); and
- The V281
They sounded wonderful on both. In my experience Violectric amps have zero problems not just driving high impedance headphones, but driving them to really excellent, refined sound. I own or owned three high impedance (300 ohm) ZMF dynamic headphones; all sounded wonderful on these same amps...
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Alright, thank you very much. I guess I will probably go with a new 202 since it comes with a warranty, but the 280 seems very alluring given its reputation.
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Thanks - my new V222 is not F.S.
Still experimenting - but the stock HD650 does really sound nice with this amp. As DAC I'm using the iFi Pro iDSD in tube+ mode where I recently replaced the stock tubes with the (warmer) WE396A - really a nice combo.....
Shane D
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I may have missed it but, have you posted much feedback about your new amp?Thanks - my new V222 is not F.S.
Still experimenting - but the stock HD650 does really sound nice with this amp. As DAC I'm using the iFi Pro iDSD in tube+ mode where I recently replaced the stock tubes with the (warmer) WE396A - really a nice combo.....
I'd love to hear some pro's and con's. Maybe some favourite features?
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Pharmaboy
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Does yours have remote control for the volume pot?I'm never giving mine up.
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