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Violectric HPA V550: high quality headphone amplifier and preamp for absolute sound fidelity

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Violectric introduces the HPA V550, a new high-end headphone amplifier.

The V550 is said to offer outstanding technical values, excellent sound and workmanship in best manufacture quality.

The pre-gain circuit is supposed to allow the adjustment of the amplifier to the demands of the headphones used in each case. Even critical designs like magnetostats should be able to be operated without problems via the balanced and the two unbalanced headphone connections. Up to three analog stereo sources can be connected via one XLR and two RCA connectors. In addition, the V550 offers one balanced and one unbalanced output. High-quality Alps RK 27 potentiometers are used for volume and balance control; in the PRO version, volume control is implemented with a relay circuit. An included remote control offers maximum ease of use.

HPA V550: high-end analog amplification

As the latest headphone amplifier from Violectric, the HPA V550 aims to represent the pinnacle of the Constance-based manufacturer’s current analog developments. Unlike its sibling models, the DHA V590 and DHA V380, the V550 dispenses with a converter unit and focuses entirely on first-class analog circuitry for maximum enjoyment of the headphone experience, it continues. The PRO variant additionally replaces the volume potentiometer with an elaborate 256-stage reed relay circuit for even more precise level control.

Best amplification for all headphones

The Violectric HPA V550 wants to impress with exceptional technology, among other things. The signal is to be amplified particularly cleanly and transparently and output at the balanced as well as the two unbalanced headphone connections. According to the manufacturer, the circuit delivers high power and voltage with enormously low noise values at the same time. A specialty of the manufacture on Lake Constance wants to be the pre-gain circuit, which allows optimization of the level for the headphones used in each case. Thus, any model and design – even magnetostatic driver systems – should be able to be supplied with an ideal signal. The control travel of the volume pot is also said to be perfectly utilized.

Perfect preamplifier

Furthermore, the Violectric HPA V550 can also output the signal to other downstream devices. For this purpose, the rear panel offers a pair of balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA connectors each, which can be placed before or after the volume control at the push of a button. In this way, active loudspeakers or separate power amplifiers can also be conveniently supplied via the V550. For optimal interaction with subsequent components, a 7-step level adjustment is also provided here.

A wide range of functions can be conveniently controlled remotely
In addition to the large volume control, the Violectric HPA V550 also offers a balance control for adjusting the playback to individual listening needs. Two unbalanced RCA pairs and a pair of balanced XLR jacks are provided for connecting source devices. Control is said to be particularly convenient with the included remote control, which can control all relevant functions from source selection to motorized volume via infrared.

Exquisite processing of first-class components

The Violectric HPA V550 is manufactured according to own data in the company’s own manufacture in Constance by hand. Violectric attaches great importance to first-class components, which would do justice to the sophisticated circuits. For both volume and balance, Alps RK 27 use potentiometers – except in the PRO version, which uses a 256-stage reed relay circuit for volume control. The black anodized housing is finished off by a front panel made of eight-millimeter-thick aluminum. Special circuitry protects the valuable headphones from DC voltage and overload.

Prices and availability

The Violectric HPA V550 is distributed exclusively by cma audio. It is available immediately. The recommended retail price is 2,399.00 euros for the HPA V550 and 2,999.00 euros for the HPA V550 PRO with reed relay volume control (prices include VAT in each case).

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