[Ichos]

The review will apply to the V340 amp or the V380v2 as an all-in-one DAC/AMP?

To the V380v2.

 

[xenithon]

Very keen on these, especially the balanced V222. Really like the look and simplicity, and welcome the addition of the 4.4mm output.

 

[ThomasH85]

I'm torn right now. I could get the DHA380 V1 brand new. My plan was to use it with the Arya Stealth.

But now I just saw that the V222 is coming out soon. Now I'm thinking of combining the V222 with Arya Stealth and the new Bifrost 2/64.
What do you think, buy the DHA380 V1 or wait a bit longer?

 

[Ichos]

I'm torn right now. I could get the DHA380 V1 brand new. My plan was to use it with the Arya Stealth.

But now I just saw that the V222 is coming out soon. Now I'm thinking of combining the V222 with Arya Stealth and the new Bifrost 2/64.
What do you think, buy the DHA380 V1 or wait a bit longer?

The V380² is great all in one, high end stuff.
I don't know about the 380.
But you should also consider if you need the hassle free all-in-one solution or the upgradable path of separates.

 

[ThomasH85]

Thank you, good point.
The V380 v1 is without 4.4mm Pentaconn but with AKM chip instead of the ESS.

 

[Ichos]

Thank you, good point.
The V380 v1 is without 4.4mm Pentaconn but with AKM chip instead of the ESS.

Unfortunately I can't offer a comparison.
What I can say about the 380² is that the DAC section is not an add on but a full fledged DAC of it's own.
Like buying a top tier separate DAC.

 

[equalspeace]

 

[Ichos]

September...

 

[ThomasH85]

I was hoping for August. :/

 

[equalspeace]

September...

Really looking forward to these. Planned to purchase milliseconds after seeing these plans and the specs

 

[Ichos]

Really looking forward to these. Planned to purchase milliseconds after seeing these plans and the specs

I guess that I can arrange a V222 review after I finish the 380² but as Fried said this is going to be the old trusty 280 sound.

 

[Alfredo3001]

I guess that I can arrange a V222 review after I finish the 380² but as Fried said this is going to be the old trusty 280 sound.

Can't wait!
Any price estimate?
The v226 is 1600$ in the US. From the looks they share the same chassis.
Maybe around 1300$?

 

[Ichos]

Can't wait!
Any price estimate?
The v226 is 1600$ in the US. From the looks they share the same chassis.
Maybe around 1300$?

As I have been informed the V222 will be €1199 and the V202 will be €899 making it the most affordable Violectric amplifier.
Delivery estimate was about August but I haven't heard any news so this is why I wrote previously around September.

 

[fanteskiller]

No dac card option?

 

[Ichos]

No dac card option?

These two are pure headphone amplifiers.
No DAC card option.