ken6217
Headphoneus Supremus
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I had both the v222 and v281 at some point. The v222 only "improvement" is the noise floor. The v281 soundstage is wider, is warmer, have more power, have better midrange and timber. In my comparison I mentioned resolution. This one is hard to grasp. At that time I had the focal clear. Now, I have the focal Utopia. Because the utopia is more transparent I realize the v550 is 1-2 tiers above the v222. Other users say the v281 is closer to v550. So v281 resolution should be above the v222 and closer to v550.Hi all, I searched through the thread, but didn’t quite find a complete comparison between the V222, the V281, and the new V281 LE. I thought the 222 is already an „improved“ amp to the 281, if you’re using it solely as a headphone amp and don’t have use for the line out of the 281.
And apart from the volume poti, what improvements (in terms of headphone amp only) does the 281 LE now offer?
You haven't seen comparisons with the V281 reissue because no one has it yet. I ordered the reissue, despite already owning an original V281 (which I use incessantly). I haven't heard either the V202 or V222, but as they both share amplifier components with the V281, the sound should be fairly close. However, I can't be certain one of the V281's biggest sonic strengths--its large, expansive soundstage--will be replicated on the smaller amps. I would have to hear those to check that.Hi all, I searched through the thread, but didn’t quite find a complete comparison between the V222, the V281, and the new V281 LE. I thought the 222 is already an „improved“ amp to the 281, if you’re using it solely as a headphone amp and don’t have use for the line out of the 281.
And apart from the volume poti, what improvements (in terms of headphone amp only) does the 281 LE now offer?
The v281 LE is special request Arthur from Power Holdings (US audio store) made to lake people/Violectric. So far its a limited US run. I heard in Europe people can still buy the v281 on some stores. Also, the v281 LE as the other Violectric amps can be set to work for 220v or 110v.Is anyone here from Germany who can tell me where the LE was available and what the € price was? Can’t see it neither on the Violectric page nor on CMA…
Relays volume control installed? THanks.Hey. I'm selling my V281 (original EU model, mint condition, original box etc) if anyone is intersted. Ping me a message!
Sweet! Is that from the plant to US or US to customers?Great news guys. I just received an update that they are shipping the first 50 units this week.