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DHA V226
DHA V226
Compact DAC/amp with a warm, musical character and plenty of power reserves.
Violectric DHA V226
DAC, Headphone Amplifier and Preamplifier in a Compact High-End Unit
The Violectric DHA V226 combines a powerful D/A converter, a fully balanced headphone amplifier, and a high-quality preamp stage in a compact chassis. The integrated DAC is based on the Cirrus CS43131, offering a typical 130 dB dynamic range and an extremely low –115 dB THD+N figure. Via USB-C, it supports PCM up to 32-bit / 384 kHz as well as DSD up to 256.
Key Features
- 2 analogue stereo inputs (RCA, unbalanced)
- 1 digital input (USB-C) up to 32-bit / 384 kHz PCM and DSD64–256
- 32-bit DAC with 130 dB dynamic range and –115 dB THD+N
- ±18 dB PRE-GAIN for perfect matching between source and headphones
- Alps RK27 volume potentiometer with a solid 38 mm aluminium knob
- Four powerful output stages: 3500 mW Pmax @100 Ω, 23 V RMS @600 Ω
- Delayed switching of the headphone outputs after power-on
- Headphone and line-out paths can be switched independently
Headphone Outputs
- 4-pin XLR (balanced)
- 4.4 mm Pentaconn (balanced)
- 6.3 mm (1/4") TRS (unbalanced)
Line Outputs
- RCA (unbalanced)
Technology Highlights
- Ultra-low noise: very low internal gain makes self-noise virtually inaudible.
- High output voltage: ±50 V internal supply voltage for high-impedance headphones.
- High output power: huge reserves for low-impedance and planar magnetic models.
- High damping factor: extremely low output impedance for linear frequency response and excellent control.
Whether used as a DAC, a headphone amp, a preamp—or all three at once—the DHA V226 delivers a compact form factor, top-tier engineering, and truly audiophile sound quality.
Technical Data
All values RMS unweighted, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, Pre-Gain set to 0 dB.
| Analogue Inputs | 2× RCA (unbalanced) Max. input voltage: +21 dBu Input impedance: 10 kΩ |
| Digital Inputs | USB-C: PCM up to 32-bit / 384 kHz, DSD 64–256 D/A converter: 32-bit, typical 130 dB dynamic range, –115 dB THD+N |
| Analogue Line Outputs | 1× RCA (unbalanced) 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) Output impedance: 0.25 Ω unbalanced / 0.5 Ω balanced Damping factor (50 Ω load): 200 unbalanced / 100 balanced Dynamic range: >131 dB (A-weighted) Noise: < –102 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: –100 dB (1 kHz) / –95 dB (15 kHz) Headphone outputs: 1× 4-pin XLR (balanced), 1× Pentaconn (balanced), 1× 1/4" (6.3 mm) TRS jack |
| General | Supply voltage: 230 V AC / 115 V AC, max. 15 VA Front/Back: 5 mm / 3 mm aluminium, black anodized Case: 3 mm / 4 mm aluminium, black anodized Case dimensions (W × H × D): 165 × 54 × 228 mm Overall dimensions (W × H × D): 170 × 65 × 252 mm |
Headphones Output (both channels driven)
| Load RL (Ohm) | PL (mW) | UA (V) | UA (dB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 600 | 900 | 23.2 | 29.5 |
| 300 | 1800 | 23.2 | 29.5 |
| 100 | 3500 | 18.7 | 27.6 |
| 50 | 2800 | 11.8 | 23.5 |
| 32 | 2200 | 8.4 | 20.7 |
Technical Data
All values RMS unweighted, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, Pre-Gain set to 0 dB.
Analogue Inputs
- 2× RCA (unbalanced)
- Max. input voltage: +21 dBu
- Input impedance: 10 kΩ
Digital Inputs
- USB-C: PCM up to 32 bit / 384 kHz, DSD 64 – 256
- D/A converter: 32 bit, typical 130 dB dynamic range, –115 dB THD+N
Analogue Line Outputs
- 1× RCA (unbalanced)
- 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)
- Output impedance: 0.25 Ω unbalanced / 0.5 Ω balanced
- Damping factor (50 Ω load): 200 unbalanced / 100 balanced
- Dynamic range: >131 dB (A-weighted)
- Noise: < –102 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: –100 dB (1 kHz) / –95 dB (15 kHz)
- Headphone outputs: 1× 4-pin XLR (balanced), 1× Pentaconn (balanced), 1× 1/4" (6.3 mm) TRS jack
General
- Supply voltage: 230 V AC / 115 V AC, max. 15 VA
- Front/Back: 5 mm / 3 mm aluminium, black anodized
- Case: 3 mm / 4 mm aluminium, black anodized
- Case dimensions (W × H × D): 165 × 54 × 228 mm
- Overall dimensions (W × H × D): 170 × 65 × 252 mm
Headphones Output (both channels driven)
Load RL (Ohm)
PL (mW)
UA (V)
UA (dB)
600
900
23.2
29.5
300
1800
23.2
29.5
100
3500
18.7
27.6
50
2800
11.8
23.5
32
2200
8.4
20.7
Compact DAC/amp with a warm, musical character and plenty of power reserves.