The Violectric DHA V380-2 is a reference-grade all-in-one station, integrating a balanced headphone amplifier, a high-performance 32-bit DAC, and a professional line preamplifier. This second-generation (V2) unit features a completely redesigned internal motherboard and optimized analog signal path, delivering the surgical transparency and detail required for critical mastering and tracking sessions in professional studios.
ESS Tech Conversion and Jitter Elimination
Accurate digital-to-analog conversion is essential for evaluating spatial depth and instrument separation. The DHA V380-2 utilizes a high-end 32-bit ESS Tech ES9026 PRO converter, providing an outstanding dynamic range of 124 dB. The implementation of an ultra-precise internal clock virtually eliminates jitter, allowing recording engineers to monitor high-resolution audio files up to 384 kHz PCM and DSD 512 with absolute confidence and clarity.
50V High-Voltage Rails and Pre-Gain Management
Effectively driving power-hungry planar magnetic headphones while ensuring a pitch-black noise floor for sensitive in-ear monitors (IEMs) is a common challenge. The DHA V380-2 operates on 50V internal rails, capable of outputting a massive 5000 mW. To accommodate varying transducer sensitivities, the unit features a hardware Pre-Gain system on the rear panel (-18 to +18 dB). This allows the engineer to align the gain staging perfectly, ensuring maximum dynamic resolution without any audible hiss, while keeping the ALPS RK27 potentiometer in its optimal operating range.
KEY FEATURES
- Premium 32-bit DAC featuring the ESS ES9026 PRO chip, supporting PCM up to 384kHz and DSD 512.
- Powerful balanced headphone amplifier stage delivering 5000 mW to handle the market's most demanding loads.
- Hardware Pre-Gain system with 7 discrete steps (-18 to +18 dB) for perfect monitor sensitivity matching.
- High-quality ALPS RK27 volume potentiometer for smooth attenuation and reliable left/right channel tracking.
- Rugged, shielded aluminum chassis designed to protect the sensitive internal circuitry from electromagnetic interference.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Digital Inputs: USB (XMOS), Coaxial (Cinch), Optical (Toslink)
- Analog Inputs: 2x Unbalanced RCA
- Line Outputs: 1x Balanced XLR, 1x Unbalanced RCA
- Headphone Outputs: 1x 4-pin XLR (Balanced), 1x 4.4 mm Pentaconn (Balanced), 1x 6.3 mm / 1/4" Jack
- Output Power: 5000 mW (50 Ω), 21 V RMS (600 Ω)
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR): > 124 dB (A-weighted)
- Frequency Range: 5 Hz – 250 kHz (-0.5 dB)
- Dimensions: 170 x 65 x 252 mm (6.7" x 2.6" x 9.9")
