Violectric DHA V380 introduced: High-quality headphone amplifier with DA conversion and 32-bit resampling.
Violectric DHA V380 introduced: High-quality headphone amplifier with DA conversion and 32-bit resampling.
By Editor 4 months ago
Violectric introduces the DHA V380, a powerful control center consisting of a DA converter, reclocker, preamplifier and headphone amp.
As with the reference device DHA V590, digital input signals are simply fed to the device via RCA, optical connection or USB, processed via 32-bit resampling and played out in analog via AKM 4490 converters – the DHA V380 also copes with up to 384 kHz and DSD-over-PCM.
On the front panel, the analog and digital inputs can be selected with toggle switches. An Alps knob controls the volume for the connected headphones. No matter which headphones are to be connected to the DHA V380, the level can be perfectly adjusted to the respective impedance and sensitivity with the integrated pre-gain circuit. The audio ensemble is rounded off with a high-quality housing and a variety of other connection options that discerning listeners can count on.
Converter and headphone amplifier: an audiophile ensemble.
The Violectric DHA V380 is an audiophile monitoring system consisting of a converter with resampler/reclocker that virtually eliminates jitter. Together with a wide range of connectivity and associated switching options, the unit becomes the hub of a world-class audio setup. The Violectric DHA V380 outputs the acquired signal to multiple headphones: one true balanced and two unbalanced connectors are provided on the front panel for this purpose. To ensure that each headphone variant can be operated optimally, the pre-gain setting for the headphones is located on the back, which allows the level to be adjusted precisely to the transducers. Next to the large volume control and the headphone connections, the solid toggle switches for source selection, output switching and for activating resampling are located on the front.
Signals of the highest quality
For the transmission of analog signals, the Violectric DHA V380 uses two 32-bit AKM 4490 DACs in dual-mono configuration. The converter accepts digital audio signals in a wide variety of formats, from PCM at up to 384 kHz as well as DSD-over-PCM (DoP). For optimal sound results, the V380 offers the option of additional processing of the digital signal. The 32-bit resampler/reclocker draws its operating frequencies from a precise clock and virtually eliminates any jitter, resulting in a particularly fine resolution without artifacts.
First-class workmanship, extensive range of connections
It is the diverse choice of connections that makes the Violectric DHA V380 a particularly versatile headphone amp and converter. On the digital side, there is a coaxial jack, an optical connector, and the USB connector for PCM and DSD. In addition, two analog sound sources can be connected via RCA jacks, with the respective inputs and outputs easily selected via toggle switches on the front panel. In addition to the front-panel headphone jacks, the multifunction device also offers a balanced and an unbalanced line output, which can be switched before or after the volume control.
Exquisite components for exquisite sound
In order to implement and reliably guarantee Violectric’s accustomed sound fidelity, only selected components are to be used in the DHA V380. Thus, the audio signal is translated into the analog world by the two AKM 4490 converters. An Alps RK 27 in V200 technology with eight transistors per channel for unbalanced headphones or 16 transistors per channel for balanced headphones brings it to the right level. Additional circuits protect the unit and the headphones from DC current or overload and delay the power-up process to protect the headphones. All these technical features are hidden in a discreet black metal case with a sturdy six-millimeter-thick front panel.
Prices and availability
The Violectric DHA V380 is distributed exclusively by cma audio and is available immediately. The recommended retail price is 2,199.00 euros including VAT.
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