Violectric DHA V226
Headphone amplifier, DAC and pre-amplifier
The Violectric DHA V226 offers a competitive DAC, a balanced headphone amplifier and a pre-amplifer, all in one box. The digital conversion stage is based on a Cirrus CS43131 DAC and is compatible with PCM streams up to 32-bit/384kHz and DSD256. The digital input is USB-C, which is perfect for modern day audiophiles, who want the best in terms of connectivity and performance. In addition to the USB-C input, there are two pairs of single-ended analog inputs, a welcome feature if you’re into turntables and vinyl records.
With the inclusion of four amplifiers, the DHA V226 offers a great amount of power, more than most headphones could ever need. A high damping factor makes this headphone amplifier an ideal match for difficult to drive headphones, without the negative side effects.
| Measurements | 18 x 6 x 20 cm |
| Weight (net) | 3 kg |
| Digital input(s) | Yes |
| Input, USB | 1 |
| Input, Stereo RCA | 2 |
| Output, Stereo RCA | 1 |
| Output, Headphone | 1/4" TRS, 4.4 mm balanced, 4-pin XLR |
| Pre-out (stereo) | Yes |
| Audio decoding | DSD64 / 2.8 MHz, DSD128 / 5.6 MHz, DSD256 / 11.2 MHz |
| Supported sample rates, kHz | 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192, 352, 384 |
| Supported bit depth | 16 bit, 24 bit, 32 bit |
| Audio chipset (DAC) | Cirrus CS 43131 |
| Power | 3500 mW Pmax into 100 Ohm and 23 V RMS into 600 Ohm |
| In the box | Power cable, Users guide |