Violectric V281 updated model

[glevethan]

This is a followup to a currently closed thread on the Violectric V281 headphone amplifier which many Naim users are currently running with their headphones

Violectric V281 headphone amp - who is using it?

As is common there is sometimes a bit of confusion about the concepts of balanced vs. unbalanced in the headphone world. I know when I reentered after a 15 year absence it took a while to properly understand it. Some DAC’s are able to output balanced signals via XLR outputs. Others are single ended and cannot output a true balanced signal. Their signal is strictly single ended and outputted via RCA’s. Our Naim components (sources) and preamps are only capable of outputting single ended. It…

Earlier this year Violectric started the redesign process of their lineup and released the V590 which is a combination DAC/Headphone Amplifier. The V550 is now being released and is the headphone only version which is replacing the recently terminated, and exceptionally long running, V281. I am located in the States and have just placed a preorder. For further information - since links are not allowed - Google is your friend. Arthur Power, who handles the line, is a complete and total gentleman.

I am obviously not related or affiliated with anyone having to do with this company. I am simply letting fellow Naimee’s know as there were and are quite a number of V281 fans who have been anxiously waiting for its replacement.

Best
Gregg