[Fegefeuer]

They differ in sound too. It's rather well established.

V222 is a reborn v280, that's all. A popular model deserving life. Now if the v280 doesn't differ from a v340 and especially v550 I don't know what to say (or hear)

 

[Ichos]

V340 vs V550 is balanced inputs, balance adjustment and remote control for the latter.
And some differences regarding the circuit, as an example the V550 has two transformers while the V340 one.

 

[Ichos]

V550 is a different beast and sound signature.
When I reviewed it, I found that it sounded different than the old V280, more reference and technical.
On the other hand when I reviewed the V226 it reminded me a lot the V280 this is why I called it the successor.
This was before the real successor, the V222 was announced.
Now it seems that V222, V226, V340 and V380² are the same amplifiers inside but with different functionality or an embedded DAC for the 226 & 380².

So as far as I am concerned
222=226=340=380² regarding the amplifier stage.
226 + 380² you get a DAC inside, a rather utility one for the former and a high end for the latter.
222=340 but with preamplifier for the latter.

Power supply is different than the V280 which had two transformers while all the above have one.

 

[Arniesb]

V550 is a different beast and sound signature.
When I reviewed it, I found that it sounded different than the old V280, more reference and technical.
On the other hand when I reviewed the V226 it reminded me a lot the V280 this is why I called it the successor.
This was before the real successor, the V222 was announced.
Now it seems that V222, V226, V340 and V380² are the same amplifiers inside but with different functionality or an embedded DAC for the 226 & 380².

So as far as I am concerned
222=226=340=380² regarding the amplifier stage.
226 + 380² you get a DAC inside, a rather utility one for the former and a high end for the latter.
222=340 but with preamplifier for the latter.

Power supply is different than the V280 which had two transformers while all the above have one.

interesting. It seems it have big transformer since power number are half of Niimbus.

 

[Arniesb]

They differ in sound too. It's rather well established.

V222 is a reborn v280, that's all. A popular model deserving life. Now if the v280 doesn't differ from a v340 and especially v550 I don't know what to say (or hear)

Damn 4 real... I thought since those are same size boxes: everything should be same except additional inputs, preamp and r2r wolume control.

 

[Alfredo3001]

The new G111 mkII is out!

https://power-holdings-inc.com/Lake-People-G111-MKII-Headphone-Amplifier-p137192152

 

[Empyah]

BTW, I have included a V380² comparison in my Questyle CMA 15 review
https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/questyle-cma-fifteen-dac-amp.25594/review/28940/

Can't find your comparison.

 

[Ichos]

Vs the Violectric V380² (€2300)

The Violectric V380² is another excellent sounding all-in-one unit with four ES9026PRO DAC chips (two per channel) where the engineers have managed to combine top tier technicalities with immense musicality.
There are three digital inputs (USB, coaxial and optical) and two line level inputs but it doesn't have wireless Bluetooth connectivity and it doesn't support MQA decoding.
You get three headphone outputs with three different output jacks (4-pin XLR, 4.4mm and 6.35mm) and two line outputs (balanced and unbalanced) that can be set as fixed or variable.
The headphone amplifier is more powerful with 5000mW50Ω and 21VRMS into 600Ω.
No remote control for the V380² but it has a higher quality potentiometer with a massive aluminium knob.
Build quality and appearance are on the same excellent level for both

Can't find your comparison.

Both sound equally impressive, engaging and musical with some differences here and there.
The V380² is just a little cleaner and transparent with a more open and layered sound presentation.
They share the same harmonic wealth and naturalness of timbre that gets a touch more convincing in the case of the Violectric.
Soundstage is a bit more holographic in the V380² while it retains the same level of performance both from the DAC and headphone outputs.
Finally the V380² has the more visceral and fuller bass texture while it is more dynamic but fading is just a bit faster than the more relaxed and naturally decaying CMA Fifteen, especially in the treble.
The battle is fierce and it can continue till the end of times without a winner

 

[equalspeace]

When's the release date on these?

 

[ThomasH85]

October

 

[rcoleman1]

Any updates on the V222 release? Thanks in advance.

 

[Fegefeuer]

3rd week of October most likely

 

[Ichos]

3rd week of October most likely

I guess that I should be finishing the 380² review.
Michael is going to kill me...

 

[Ichos]

I know that this is not the right thread but hey we are talking about Violectric!

Here is my review of the V380².

https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/violectric-dha-v380².26122/review/29418/

Masterpiece.

 

[rcoleman1]

V222...where are you?!? Lol