# Vioelectric V590 **URL:** \ **Category:** DACs and Digital\ **Created:** [June 9, 2020, 11:30pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/vioelectric-v590/6977 "2020-06-09T23:30:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Animal](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/animal/32/13031_2.png) [@Animal](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Animal)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2020, 11:30pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/vioelectric-v590/6977/1 "2020-06-09T23:30:05Z")
Ever since I heard this at CanJam, I have been really excited about it. I have been impatiently waiting for this to come out and it is finally available for pre-order through Power Holdings Inc! There is a thread about this on head-fi, but Vioelectric finally released an official brochure on it explaining its new features and everything. It has been really hard for me to not buy the V281 and DAC 850 and it is finally paying off, lol. I was curious if there are any other Vioelectric fans on here and if anyone else has been eyeing this or pre-ordered one. Has anyone else heard it yet? It looks like a lot of other posts about a specific model have a lot of information about it listed, so I will do that too **Introducing the NEW V590 balanced headphone amplifier, pre amp, and DAC!** **-Pre-amplifer** **-Balanced Headphone Amp** **-AKM-based 32 bit DAC + 32 bit Resampler (PCM & DSD)** **-Femto-Clock (standard)** **-Remote control (standard)** **-256 step relay volume (Optional)** INPUTS 3 analogue inputs: 2 x RCA, 1 x XLR 4 digital inputs: optical, coaxial, AES balanced, USB USB allows for up to 384 kHz PCM and 512 x DSD DAC 2 x 32 Bit AK4490 per channel New 32-bit Resampler with a dynamic range of up to 180 dB POWER and NOISE 8 dB less noise than the V281 2 x 15 Watt PSU, switchable between 115 and 230V Gain factor 0 dB unbalanced, 6 dB balanced Extended pre-gain settings via DIP switches: -18, -12, -6, 0, +6, +12, +18 dB, same for the line out Pre and post fader now work via the push of a button on the back and not via software control Max output voltage (balanced output, both channels driven): 32 Volt = 1.8 Watts @ 600 Ohm Maximum power (balanced output, both channels driven): 5 Watt @ 50 Ohm Noise -100 dB / THD+N – 102 dB Output impedance \< 0,2 Ohm Damping factor \> 250 DIMENSIONS (WxHxD) 290mm x 80mm (90 with feet) x 250 mm Front 8 mm Aluminium sanded, brushed, black anodized, knobs with a with plastic inlay Case up to 12 mm strong aluminium, brushed and anodized ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/headphones/original/2X/e/e2393e33bfbb4136bf96f39bd6d6625469bcb6c8.jpeg) ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/headphones/original/2X/2/205dbc5709347b90a1e9dcb15ff86c303fbb5490.jpeg) ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/headphones/original/2X/a/a74561688c5f65c6165fe087123c4caa4a2041ce.jpeg) \*All information has been taken from the Power Holdings Inc website. I am in no way affiliated with Power Holdings Inc, Vioelectric, or CMA Audio. I am not responsible for incorrect information. ---
**Author:** ![ValentineLuke](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/valentineluke/32/9729_2.png) [@ValentineLuke](https://forum.headphones.com/u/ValentineLuke)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2020, 2:25pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/vioelectric-v590/6977/2 "2020-06-10T14:25:05Z")
I know there are a couple of Lake People/Violectric fans here. I’m curious as to what the replacement of the V281 will be. I know they’re moving to the smaller chassis such as on the V590, but it’s difficult to find any information on it. ---
**Author:** ![Andrew\_Davis](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/andrew_davis/32/9327_2.png) [@Andrew\_Davis](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Andrew_Davis)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2020, 4:52pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/vioelectric-v590/6977/3 "2020-06-10T16:52:31Z")
Could this be a Phonitor Killer? _(let the beating begin)_ 😆 🤣 ---
**Author:** ![ValentineLuke](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/valentineluke/32/9729_2.png) [@ValentineLuke](https://forum.headphones.com/u/ValentineLuke)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2020, 5:04pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/vioelectric-v590/6977/4 "2020-06-10T17:04:49Z")
That depends on whom you ask, but it’s interesting that both are German. 🤔 I think generally speaking, Violectric are warmer amps though both are touted as reference neutral. 🤷🏽‍♂️ ---
**Author:** ![ShaneD](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/shaned/32/2915_2.png) [@ShaneD](https://forum.headphones.com/u/ShaneD)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2020, 11:43pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/vioelectric-v590/6977/5 "2020-07-05T23:43:30Z")
The pre-gain settings are nice. I have a V220 and it only has -12, -6, 0, +6 and +12. These are really handy with very efficient headphones and I assume IEM’s. My unit doesn’t have balanced out and that is it’s only fault, IMO. The V281 is Crazy expensive in Canada, so it will be interesting to see where the new models end up. So apparently this the V281 replacement and the price is $3,500.00. There will a DAC-less version in the fall. WAY out of my league. ---
**Author:** ![cpp](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/cpp/32/14979_2.png) [@cpp](https://forum.headphones.com/u/cpp)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2022, 4:09pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/vioelectric-v590/6977/6 "2022-02-06T16:09:44Z")
Would sure like to know more how this compares to a SPL Phonitor x . ---
**Author:** ![Niophant](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/47e85d/32.png) [@Niophant](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Niophant)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2022, 10:15am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/vioelectric-v590/6977/7 "2022-08-28T10:15:27Z")
Looks like this thread is 2 years dead, but I’m looking at the exact same comparison. I’m currently running an Audeze LCD-4 to a Violectric v850 DAC and a v280 amp and wondering if it’s time to sell them and trade up to a v590, or switch brands and try the Phonitor XE (better DAC than the X). I also recently discovered Lake People came out with an upper echelon brand (Niimbus), but at $6k for just the amp I’d probably have to win the lottery. Maybe I’ll get lucky and catch a demo at a HiFi show some day. Would love if someone has tried both and could compare them. ---
**Author:** ![taronlissimore](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/taronlissimore/32/59_2.png) [@taronlissimore](https://forum.headphones.com/u/taronlissimore)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2022, 2:07pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/vioelectric-v590/6977/8 "2022-08-30T14:07:19Z")
I believe @Resolve has the Violectric V590 (could be V550)and Phonitor in the studio and could offer a comparison. From recollection, both the Violectric and SPL were similar with completely black backgrounds with the SPL having the sweet VU meters and the Violectric having a nice knob. ---
**Author:** ![Resolve](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/resolve/32/51647_2.png) [@Resolve](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Resolve)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2022, 4:14pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/vioelectric-v590/6977/9 "2022-08-30T16:14:48Z")
I’m not sure about each person’s situation, but if it were me, for planars that need a lot of power, I’d probably go with the vioelectric. For single ended stuff or DD headphones I’d probably go with the SPL. But in both cases, know that the sound isn’t meaningfully different or better, and reasons to buy should probably have more to do with features, versatility, and aesthetics. EDIT: I should note - Nimbus may be an exception, since they were deliberately trying to conserve a particular harmonic distortion profile that they liked. So that one may have an interesting tonal effect. ---
**Author:** ![Niophant](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/47e85d/32.png) [@Niophant](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Niophant)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2022, 3:12am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/vioelectric-v590/6977/10 "2022-09-01T03:12:21Z")
Awesome, thank you both for the feedback. I found this absolutely sweet deal on a v590 so I think I’m going to stick with my favorite brand and sell my V850 and V280 to help raise funds for the upgrade. > **[Violectric DHA V590 MK2](https://www.thomannmusic.com/violectric_dha_v590_mk2.htm)** > > Headphone Amplifier And D/A Converter With ESS-Tech ES9026 PRO converter, With a remote control for volume, mute, input selection, resampling and output selection, Motorised volume control, Balance control, 3 Analogue stereo inputs: 2 x Cinch... I wasn’t aware the LCD-4 responded well to EQ’ing or that it was a well known issue that the default tone needed to be EQ’d to sound right. Between the new DAC/amp and a little fun with an EQ I can’t wait to hear what my LCD-4’s sound like.