[realmccoy]

Really just the heat and the size. As much as I loved the sound of it, I realized after a couple of weeks in use (in the winter!) that it just wouldn’t work in my setup come spring/summer. Got the HP8, then, and am pretty happy with that one (and will be even more once I got fully rid of the hum).

That is my main concern and keeping me from buying the HA-6A now, I plan to get it in winter.
I’m gonna compare the 2A vs 3A vs 6A when the zmf atrium closed arrives hopefully this month. 2A smaller form factor and hope it’ll be good alternate with the V222

 

[DMITRIY R]

There is an assumption that the hierarchy and differences between amplifiers are as follows:

V222. Has a maximum power of 3.5 W at 50 ohms, has a balanced input and a headphone output. Preamplification from "-18dB" to "+18dB". It is a headphone amplifier only (i.e. it does not have a speaker preamp or line-out for speakers). The remote control is not provided by the design;

V322. Supposedly will have a power rating greater than 3.5 watts into 50 ohms (but less than 5 watts into 50 ohms), and has a balanced input and headphone output. Preamplification from "-18dB" to "+12dB". It is a headphone amplifier only (i.e. it does not have a speaker preamp or line-out for speakers). The remote control is not provided by the design;

V324. Supposedly will have a power rating greater than 3.5 watts into 50 ohms (but less than 5 watts into 50 ohms), and has a balanced input and headphone output. Preamplification from "-18dB" to "+12dB". It is a headphone amplifier and a preamplifier for speakers, i.e. has a linear output to speakers. Has a remote control;

V340. Has a maximum power of 5 watts at 50 ohms. It has only an UNbalanced input and a balanced headphone output. Preamplification from "-18dB" to "+18dB". It is a headphone amplifier and a preamplifier for speakers, i.e. has a linear output to speakers. The remote control is not provided by the design.

The sound signature from younger to older models will presumably change from a warmer to a more neutral sound. Older models will have better synergy with low sensitivity headphones, because the power of the device increases.

More reliable and official information should appear soon. We are waiting.

 

[G8torbyte]

Got the HP8, then, and am pretty happy with that one (and will be even more once I got fully rid of the hum).

Agree, the Icon Audio HP8 is a fantastic transformer coupled amp. It runs both dynamics and planar HP's very well for me and the adjustable impedance works with all my ZMF's. It gets just a little warm on the casing and only the tubes are hot. I found mine used and it had an annoying hum as well. Recently I sent it to a certified Icon Audio distributer in Canada and they were able to replace a part that significantly improved the hum issue.

 

[Fegefeuer]

Well, the 324 definitely steals the 340's show, so you can figure out the rest.

 

[G8torbyte]

Well, the 324 definitely steals the 340's show, so you can figure out the rest.

The new units look great. Hoping to see these at the next NYC CanJam. I enjoy stopping by the table and chatting with Lake People/Violectric/Nimbus representatives and they team up with Fostex on the headphones for demos. Do they go to the Dallas, TX CanJam as well?

 

[evhvis]

Well, the 324 definitely steals the 340's show, so you can figure out the rest.

Definitely high on my "I want it!" list

 

[sprellemannen]

VU meters is just silly.
Love my V226.

 

[Ichos]

Questions will be answered after I get back from the show.

 

[LXMc]

Seeing the 322 directly head on, it really looks like a goofy face with a big nose and now I can't unsee it..

 

[lowrider007]

So glad I waited before upgrading to the V550, love the look and feature set on the V324, any news on release date?

 

[chrisyak]

So glad I waited before upgrading to the V550, love the look and feature set on the V324, any news on release date?

I am sure we will hear something official but the word on the street was the fall which could be end of you three beginning Q4 so August September latest October. I know that is not nailed down to a price but your official word will coming through very soon.

 

[bunnygal23]

Do they go to the Dallas, TX CanJam as well?

Saw them at Canjam Dallas last year, great folks to talk to, hopefully they go this year. So many new releases recently, I wish there was another Canjam NYC this month lol.

 

[realmccoy]

VU meters is just silly.
Love my V226.

I wonder if any audio/mixing engineers do use these type of amps in studio. Maybe if they use harder to drive HPs? Or maybe for home desktop studio like what I have, is just a small mixer and a focusrite DAW with just a clipping signal light, then the VU meter can help me further fine tune

Questions will be answered after I get back from the show.

Dip switch on VU meters? Now this is confusing, so this unit can’t be used for audio mixing purpose?

 

[LongSong]

Questions will be answered after I get back from the show.

Half the questions I had are answered by the pictures of the rear so thanks for that. Glad to see the VU's have adjustment and can have the lights turned off.

looks like a goofy face with a big nose and now I can't unsee it..

Now you've drawn my eye to it, I don't think I can ever unsee it either

 

[Relaxasaurus]

Killer amps! Volume knob reminiscent of the V280