Violectric DHA V590²

DAC/headphone amplifier combo with superb conversion quality and robust amplification.

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VIO-DHA-V590-2
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At a glance

Device type
DAC/headphone amplifier
Amplifier technology
Solid-state
Headphone outputs
4-Pin XLR, 4.4 mm, 6.3 mm
Built-in DAC
Yes
Power
4.7 W @ 32 Ω · 1.45 W @ 300 Ω

Violectric DHA V590²

Reference DAC, 32-bit resampler and high-power headphone amplifier


The Violectric DHA V590² combines a high-end D/A converter, 32-bit resampling/reclocking, a preamplifier and a powerful headphone amplifier in one unit. Digital signals enter via XLR, RCA, optical or USB, are processed by the 32-bit resampling/reclocking stage with a femto clock, and are then converted to analog by the ESS Technology ES9026 PRO (up to 384 kHz and DSD-over-PCM (DoP)).

Highlights

  • 32-bit resampler/reclocker with up to 180 dB dynamic range for virtually jitter-free playback
  • ESS Technology ES9026 PRO DAC with 4× 32-bit converters per channel, –110 dB THD+N and 124 dB dynamic range
  • ±18 dB PRE-GAIN for optimal matching with any headphone/source combination
  • Motorized Alps RK27 volume control and balance control
  • Four amplifier stages with 6400 mW @ 50 Ω and 21 V RMS @ 600 Ω
  • DC and overload monitoring, delayed output enabling

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Connections

  • Analogue inputs: 2× RCA (unbalanced), 1× XLR (balanced)
  • Digital inputs: XLR, coax, optical (24 bit/192 kHz), USB (PCM up to 32 bit/384 kHz, DSD 64–256)
  • Headphone outputs: 1× 4-pin XLR (balanced), 1× Pentaconn 4.4 mm (balanced), 1× 6.3 mm (1/4") jack (unbalanced)
  • Line-out: 1× RCA (unbalanced), 1× XLR (balanced) (±18 dB adjustable)

With premium components — including two toroidal transformers and more than 35,000 µF of filter capacitance — plus a solid black anodized front panel, the DHA V590² becomes the audiophile hub of any high-end system.

Remote control included for input selection, resampling mode, volume, output selection and mute.

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Who is the DHA V590² best suited for?

The DHA V590² is aimed at anyone who wants a single, self-contained hub for the entire headphone chain – from the digital signal all the way to the headphone output. With the strongest analogue amplifier stage in the lineup and a reference-grade DAC (ESS ES9026 PRO), it's the most consistent solution for listeners who want to do without a separate external DAC without sacrificing sound quality.


Technical Data

Analogue Inputs

Inputs 1× XLR female (balanced), 2× RCA (unbalanced)
Max. input voltage +21 dBu
Input impedance 10 kΩ

Digital Inputs

S/PDIF 1× balanced, 1× coaxial, 1× optical – up to 24 bit / 192 kHz
USB PCM up to 32 bit / 384 kHz, DSD 64–256
Resampling / Reclocking 32 bit, up to 180 dB dynamic range
D/A converters 32 bit, 4 converters per channel, –110 dB THD+N, 124 dB dynamic range

Line Outputs

Outputs 1× XLR male (balanced), 1× RCA (unbalanced)
Line-out gain –18 / –12 / –6 / 0 / +6 / +12 / +18 dBr
Max. output voltage +21 dBu
Output impedance 1 Ω

Headphone Amplifier

Nominal input sensitivity +6 dBu
Feedback gain 0 dB unbalanced / +6 dB balanced
PRE-GAIN –18 / –12 / –6 / 0 / +6 / +12 / +18 dBr
Frequency range 5 Hz – 250 kHz (–0.5 dB)
Balance ±6 dB
Output impedance 0.15 Ω unbalanced / 0.3 Ω balanced
Damping factor (50 Ω load) 320 unbalanced / 160 balanced
Dynamic range >131 dB (A-weighted)
Noise < –103 dBu (A-weighted)
THD+N (1 kHz / 2×10 V / 100 Ω = 1 W) < –102 dB / < 0.0008 %
THD+N (1 kHz / 2×4 V / 32 Ω = 0.5 W) < –100 dB / < 0.001 %
Crosstalk –105 dB (1 kHz) / –100 dB (15 kHz)
Headphone outputs 1× 4-pin XLR, 1× Pentaconn (4.4 mm), 1× 1/4" (6.3 mm) jack
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Data sheet

Device type
DAC/headphone amplifier
Amplifier technology
Solid-state
Built-in DAC
Yes
DAC architecture
Delta-sigma
D/A converter
ESS ES9026, 4 converters per channel
Digital inputs
USB, AES/EBU, coaxial, optical
Max. resolution
PCM 384 kHz/32 bit, DSD256
Analogue outputs
XLR, RCA
Output level
8.7 V (+21 dBu) max.
Streaming/network
No
Power into 32 Ω
4.7 W @ 32 Ω
Power into 300 Ω
1.45 W @ 300 Ω
Headphone outputs
4-Pin XLR, 4.4 mm, 6.3 mm
Balanced output
Yes
Inputs
XLR, 2× RCA, USB, coaxial, optical
Output impedance
0.15 / 0.3 Ω
Pre-amp output
Yes
Product type
DAC/amp combo