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Violectric DHA V226 Headphone Amplifier, Preamp, and DAC

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$1,119.99

Estimated delivery on 3 August - 14 September, 2025
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Items Included

  • Violectric DHA V226 Headphone Amplifier, Preamp, and DAC
  • Power Cord
  • Limited 5-Year Manufacturer Warranty
Key Features
  • Desktop Headphone Amp, Preamp, and DAC
  • Supports 16- to 600-Ohm Headphones
  • Unbalanced Stereo RCA I/O
  • Balanced XLR 4-Pin Headphone Out
  • 1/4″ and 4.4mm Headphone Out
  • USB-C Digital Input
  • Cirrus CS43131 32-Bit DAC Chip
  • Up to 384 kHz PCM and DSD256
  • Pre- and Post-Fader Selection

Designed to fill three vital roles in one compact form factor, the DHA V226 from Violectric is a versatile D/A converter with a high-quality preamplifier and an audiophile balanced, stereo headphone amplifier. With support for 16- to 600-ohm headphones, this unit can drive the most demanding headphones, such as planars and low-impedance dynamics, while the Cirrus CS43131 DAC chip provides 32-bit digital-to-analog conversion, with support for up to 384 kHz PCM sampling rates and DSD256 decoding.

The V226 sports efficient I/O including unbalanced RCA input and output, multiple headphone outs including 1/4″, 4.4mm Pentaconn, and a true balanced XLR 4-pin out, as well as a USB-C digital input for DAC functions. With versatile, quality features like pre- and post-fader selection, pre-gain DIP switches, and a standard Alps RK 27 volume pot, it has never been simpler to control your signals.

Powerful Amplifier and Preamplifier
The V226 is designed to be operated as either a headphone amplifier or a loudspeaker preamplifier, with selectable inputs and outputs as well as pre or post gain routing. Protective circuits also help to avoid overloads.

  • Two unbalanced RCA stereo input pairs, one unbalanced RCA stereo output pair
  • Balanced XLR 4-pin stereo headphone output with wide ranging impedance support
  • Extra 1/4″ and 4.4mm headphone outputs
  • Analog I/O selection
  • Pre- or post-gain routing selection
  • Rear panel DIP switches for pre-gain control up to ±18 dB
Versatile DAC
The V226 sports powerful DAC hardware via its Cirrus-based CS43131 DAC chip which supports 32-bit PCM decoding and an impressive 130 dB dynamic range. Through USB-C, sample rates as high as 384 kHz PCM and DSD256 can be achieved.
Professional Quality Electronics
The V226 is built to the highest standards with top-grade electronics. From high-quality resistors to reliable controls and connectors, this desktop unit is built to last for years of continuous use.

  • One toroidal transformer with large filter capacity of >200,000 uF
  • Alps RK 27 attenuator control made from solid, 38mm aluminum
  • Four powerful amps offering 3500mW Pmax into 100 ohms and 23V RMS into 600 ohms
  • Delayed coupling of headphones to amp after power activation
  • Headphone path and line-out path individually switchable
  • Rugged black anodized aluminum chassis
Category:
Form Factor
Desktop
Converter Type
D/A Converter
Number of Channels
1x D/A
Maximum Sampling Rate
384 kHz / 32-Bit (PCM)
Number of Microphone Inputs
No
Analog Audio I/O
2x Stereo RCA Unbalanced Line Input
1x XLR 4-Pin Balanced Headphone Output (Front Panel)
1x 1/4″ TRS Unbalanced Headphone Output (Front Panel)
1x Stereo RCA Unbalanced Line Output
1x 4.4 mm TRRRS Balanced Headphone Output (Front Panel)
Digital Audio I/O
No
General
Form Factor
Desktop
Converter Type
D/A Converter
Number of Channels
1x D/A
Converter Circuitry
D/A Chipset:
1x Cirrus Logic CS43131
Display
No
Maximum Sampling Rate
384 kHz / 32-Bit (PCM)
Number of Microphone Inputs
No
Signal Processing
Gain/Trim Range
0 dB to +6 dB
-18 dB to +18 dB (Pre-Gain DIP Switches)
Connectivity
Analog Audio I/O
2x Stereo RCA Unbalanced Line Input
1x XLR 4-Pin Balanced Headphone Output (Front Panel)
1x 1/4″ TRS Unbalanced Headphone Output (Front Panel)
1x Stereo RCA Unbalanced Line Output
1x 4.4 mm TRRRS Balanced Headphone Output (Front Panel)
Phantom Power
No
Digital Audio I/O
No
Host Connection
No
USB (Non-Host)
1x USB-C (Digital Input)
Sync I/O
No
Network I/O
No
MIDI I/O
No
Expansion Slots
No
Wireless
No
Performance
Frequency Response
5 Hz to 250 kHz -0.5 dB
Maximum Input Level
+21 dBu
Maximum Output Level
+21 dBu
Headphone Output Power
1500 mW into 16 Ohms
2200 mW into 32 Ohms
2800 mW into 50 Ohms
3500 mW into 100 Ohms
1800 mW into 300 Ohms
900 mW into 600 Ohms
Impedance
Line Inputs:
10 Kilohms
Line Outputs:
< 1 Ohm
Dynamic Range
Analog:
> 131 dBA
Digital:
130 dB (Typical)
THD+N
Analog:
< -102 dB / < 0.0008% (At 1 kHz, 2 x 10V, 100R = 1W)
< -100 dB / < 0.001% (At 1 kHz, 2 x 4V, 32R = 0.5W)
Digital:
-115 dB
Crosstalk
-100 dB (At 1 kHz)
-95 dB (At 15 kHz)
Digital Audio
Sample Rates
Up to 384 kHz (PCM)
Bit Depths
Up to 32-Bit (PCM, D/A Conversion, Playback)
Digital Audio Decoding
DSD, PCM
Sync Sources
No
Compatibility
Mobile Device Compatibility
No
Power
Power Requirements
AC Input
AC Input Power
115 to 230 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz (T 1 A)
Power Consumption
15 VA
Physical
Certifications
CE, FCC
Dimensions
9.9 x 6.7 x 2.6″ / 25.2 x 17 x 6.5 cm (with Feet)
Packaging Info
Package Weight
6.32 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
13.9 x 10.1 x 5.9″

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