Premium headphone amplifier with internal state-of-the-art D/A converter and 256-stage relay

TheViolectric DHA V590 PROis a powerful monitoring combination of headphone amplifier, DA converter and preamplifier. Digital audio signals are fed in via XLR, RCA, USB or optical input, translated into the analog world by ESS-Tech ES9026 PRO converters and played out on up to three different headphones. Formats up to 384 kHz and DoP can be converted. Elegant ALPS controls regulate the volume and balance.

The pre-gain circuit adjusts the level to the impedance of the headphones being used. The carefully selected components are installed by hand in a high-quality housing with a wide range of connection options. The Violectric DHA V590 PRO is therefore perfectly suited as the central element of the home audio system.

The volume control in theDHA V590 PROis implemented using a relay circuit with 256 levels. An included remote control offers maximum ease of use.

Inputs & outputs

Inputs analog, stereo
-> 2x RCA unbalanced
-> 1x XLR female balanced

Inputs digital
-> USB-B
-> Opto
-> Coax
-> AES/EBU

+++ Inputs switchable on front with button +++

Outputs headphones
-> 1x jack 6.3 mm, unbalanced
-> 1x XLR 4-pin, female, balanced
-> 1x Pentaconn 4.4 mm, balanced

Outputs analog, stereo
-> 1x RCA unbalanced
-> 1x XLR male balanced

+++ Outputs switchable on front with button (HEAD / MUTE / LINE) on rear with button (Line Pre / Post) +++

Built-in top-class digital-to-analog converter

Connect theViolectric DHA V590 PROheadphone amplifier directly to your digital streamer or mobile player via USB-C and enjoy your digital music collection or Internet radio quickly and directly.

4 digital inputs, AES/EBU, Opto, Coax with up to 24 bit and 192 kHz, USB with up to 32 bit and 384 kHz for PCM signals, DSD 64 – 256

Relay Controlled Attenuator (RCA)

The volume of theViolectric DHA V590 PROis controlled via a 256-stage reed relay circuit. This ensures the best sound and perfect channel balance over the entire control range.

The advantages of using RCA are

• no scratching, as there is no resistor track
• best channel balance thanks to the use of 1% and 0.1% resistors
• minimal crosstalk, as the channels are spatially separated
• control range (theoretically) greater than with a potentiometer
• no risk of additional distortion or noise, as only resistors are installed in the signal path

The relay-controlled attenuator is the best way to control the volume of an amplifier.

Balanced headphone outputs

When listening to music via loudspeakers, you are part of the auditorium. When listening through normal headphones, you take the place of the conductor. When listening with balanced headphones, you are part of the orchestra.

If headphones are operated symmetrically, the channel separation is increased even further. Balanced headphones usually have a 4-pin XLR connection or a Pentaconn plug. True balanced operation requires a great deal of effort in the form of four built-in power amplifiers.

PRE-GAIN

The headphone amplifier is positioned between the music source and the headphones. The source can be of varying power and the headphones of varying sensitivity. The Lake People PRE-GAIN serves to compensate for these differences and to optimize the headphone amplifier for every conceivable combination. This results in minimal noise, the lowest distortion factor and the best channel balance.

The PRE-GAIN adjustment is located on the rear of the Violectric HPA V340 and can be set individually in 7 stages (-18, -12, -6, 0, +6, +12, +18 dB)

Perfect headphone protection

Various circuits protect the headphones from unclear operating states, DC voltage, excessive operating temperature and overload:

Delayed ON, Instant OFF
Every headphone amplifier causes interference when it is switched on and off. This interference can damage the connected headphones. The headphones are connected to the amplifier with a delay via relays and the associated electronics and disconnected again immediately after switching off. In this way, the headphones themselves are protected from the device electronics as long as no clearly defined conditions are to be expected.

DC monitoring
The outputs are monitored for harmful DC voltage. As soon as a predefined value is exceeded, the headphones are switched off.

Overload monitoring
The power consumption is constantly measured during operation. If predefined parameters are exceeded, the headphones are switched off.

Remote control

Control theViolectric DHA V590 PROremotely with its beautifully designed remote control milled from a solid piece of metal. You can access the most important functions of the device via infrared:

• Volume
• Mute
• Input selection (XLR / RCA1 / RCA2)
• Output selection (Headphones / LineOut)

Violectric’s unique technology

• Lowest noise– thanks to very low internal amplification. This means that the amplifier’s own noise is inaudible.

• High output voltage– due to an internal 50 volt operating voltage. Therefore ideally suited for high-impedance headphones.

• High output power– thanks to powerful amplifiers that can deliver far more power than even the most demanding headphones require. Therefore ideally suited for headphones with low impedances and magnetostats.

• High damping factor– due to the lowest output impedance. Therefore ideally suited to drive even the most difficult headphones without interference. The advantage for an uncompromising frequency response.

Violectric – The brand for music lovers

• Violectric brings decades of expertise and the uncompromising quality standards of professional Lake People products to the world of hi-fi – with passion! Music lovers all over the world rave about the seamless integration into their systems: from a convenient and versatile input section to precisely adjustable gain control and digital interfaces with first-class converter technology at broadcast level – no wish remains unfulfilled here.

• The entire Violectric portfolio impresses with intuitive operability that is otherwise only known from professional audio technology. And there are no compromises when it comes to quality: Every single component is carefully selected to guarantee maximum sound fidelity.

• However, Violectric not only stands for outstanding technology, but also for timeless elegance. The products are integrated into an elegant, high-quality housing and fit perfectly into any sophisticated hi-fi setup. For audiophile perfectionists who don’t want to compromise, the Niimbus series offers the ultimate – both visually and technically at the very highest level.

Features

• balanced inputs via gold-plated Neutrik XLR sockets
• unbalanced inputs via gold-plated RCA sockets
• 4 digital inputs / AES/EBU, Opto, Coax with up to 24 bit and up to 192 kHz / USB with up to 32 bit and up to 384 kHz for PCM signals, DSD 64 – 256
• PRE-GAIN: 7-stage internally adjustable gain
• Powerful balanced stereo amplifier (4 output stages)
• Compact and extremely robust aluminum housing
• Made in Germany

scope of delivery

• 1x Violectric DHA V590 PRO
• 1x Remote
• 1x Power Chord
• 1x Manual

Specifications