German audio brand Violectric has released its latest analogue headphone amplifier, the HPA V324. Conceived as a reference-level device, the new amplifier wants to deliver powerful performance from a relatively small physical footprint.
The HPA V324 uses a balanced differential circuit topology, with four distinct amp stages – two for the left channel, two for the right – designed to keep both channels fully separated to reduce signal path noise and promote sonic purity.
The new unit houses premium components and a sophisticated power supply circuitry, including a low-noise toroidal transformer, again with the aim of reducing noise from the audio signal while offering serious power for your headphones.
It should be able to deal with a wide range of headphones, too, delivering up to 5000mW into 50 ohms in order to satisfy even the most power-hungry cans.
Violectric's high-end amp houses three front-mounted headphone outputs: balanced 4-pin Neutrik, 4.4mm Pentaconn and conventional 6.3mm. There are also balanced XLR and RCA single-ended inputs at the rear for connecting a DAC or analogue source, as well as XLR and RCA outputs if you want to hook up to an amplifier or active speakers.
While its primary function is as a headphone amplifier, the HPA V324 can be used as a preamplifier to connect to a power amp and a set of speakers as part of a larger hi-fi setup.
The HPA V324's enclosure is constructed from black anodised aluminium complemented by a laser-engraved front panel, and there is also a set of VU meters displaying each channel's input signal level
The Violectric HPA V324 is available now, priced at £2240 / €2599 / $2799 (plus sales tax) / AU$4899.
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