Violectric HPA V101
Headphone amplifier
The HPA V101 is a new headphone amplifier in the Violectric range, designed to complete the range with an entry-level amplifier. It is based on the successful Lake People / Violectric amp technology and offers a very neutral sound with a touch of warmth thanks to its special transistor circuit. While pros praise the indestructible mechanical and electronic quality, home users love the exceptional sound quality.
Technical data
(All Data RMS unwtd., 20 Hz - 20 kHz, Pre-Gain set to 0 dB)
- Inputs (stereo): 1 x XLR balanced, 1 x RCA, unbalanced
- Max. input level: + 21 dBu,
- Input impedance: 10 kOhm
- Nominal input sensitivity: +6 dBu
- Amplifier gain: +6 dB
- PRE-GAIN: -18 / -12 / -6 / 0 / +6 / +12 / +18 dBr
- Frequency range: 5 Hz ... 250 kHz (- 0,5 dB)
- Output impedance: 0,125 Ohm
- Damping factor (Load 50 Ohm): 400
- Dynamic range: > 129 dB (A-wtd)
- Noise: < -101 dBu (A-wtd)
- THD+N (1kHz/2x10V/100R = 1W): < -100 dB / < 0,001 %
- THD+N (1kHz/2x4V/32R = 0,5W): < -102 dB / < 0.0008 %
- Crosstalk: -110 dB (1 kHz) / -95 dB (15 kHz)
- Headphone outputs: 2 x1/4“ (6,3 mm) TRS jack, unbalanced
- Supply voltage: 230 V AC / 115 V AC max. 10 VA
- Front, Back, case: Aluminium, black anodized
- Case dimensions: 170 x 49 x 165 mm (B x H x T)
- Overall dimensions: 170 x 57 x 197 mm (B x H x T)
Lowest noise
Due to the low internal gain. The noise generated by the amplifier itself is therefore inaudible.
Highest output power
Powerful amplifiers can deliver much more current than a headphone needs. Therefore best suited for low impedance headphones and even magnetostatic cans.
Highest output voltage
50 volt internal operating voltage. Over 90% of all headphone amplifiers on the market offer less than half this voltage! Best suited for high impedance headphones.
High damping factor
Lowest output impedance. Therefore best suited for full control even over critical headphones with the guarantee of the flattest possible response.
Compact & Powerful
One of the two line inputs on the rear panel can be activated by a switch. The input signal is fed through a 7-stage pre-gain circuit, followed by a volume attenuator, and the attenuated signal is sent to the power amps and then to the output jacks. Connect your headphones to the HPA V101 and enjoy a compact and fantastic-sounding headphone amplifier with the acclaimed warm but natural and precise Violectric sound!
Features
- 2 Stereo inputs, balanced via XLR and unbalanced via RCA
- +/- 18 dB Pre-Gain internally switchable in 7 steps of 6 dB to perfectly adapt the amp between source and headphones
- Volume control with RK 27 attenuator with perfect channel match and lowest crosstalk
- Big 25 mm solid aluminium Knob
- Powerful stereo amp, 2050 mW Pmax into 50 Ohm, > 18,9 V RMS into 600 Ohm
- Delayed switch-on, instant cut-off of the headphone connectors on power on/off
- Headphone outputs: 2 x 1/4” (6,3 mm) jack, unbalanced
- Built-in power supply with 10 W toroidal transformer
