…or even just flat out canceled with no warning and/or explanation as to why, they did that to me once.
I’m very interested to hear your thoughts on this amp.
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So I spent a decent amount of time with the G111 last night. Enough for an initial impression at least. My chain was PC>>RME ADI2 DAC FS>>G111>>NDH20s. (Picked the NDH20s to start with just to have a full German setup going lol)
Stuck with the NDH20s the whole night, probably the longest I’ve ever had them on in one session. I can say that this amp makes the NDH20s do things that no other solid state amp I’ve tried them on has done for them. It gave them a space, similar to what tubes do for them but a little different. I’ll need more time to go in depth on that point. I seemed to pick up on smaller detail, that I do not remember hearing before in the songs I listened to. It has an interesting presentation. Again I need more time to go in depth.
All I can say for now is, I’ve always wanted more listening time at my desk, but that desire has never been as strong as it is with this amp. I can’t wait to get more time with it, very curious what the Elex will do on it. I’ll report back here once I get some more in depth observations. Overall, already VERY satisfied with this purchase.
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I’d also like to add that I had a THX 789 here 2 weeks ago and it got returned. This amp however will absolutely be staying. To me, the 789 was just missing soundstage, and something else that I couldn’t put my finger on. I enjoyed my other cheaper amps (EL amp gen 1, Archel 2.5) much more, which is why it got returned. The g111 however is a clear step up from those other cheaper amps imo.
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I’m glad you enjoy the new amp. Re:789, I totally hear the same thing comparing the RNHP. However I think it’s DAC dependent.
The 789 with the ADI-2 (I see the RME as analytical) displayed the same behavior your describing. But with the Modius that just came out it’s much nicer to listen to. The RNHP starts to sound a bit soft in comparison. Really interesting.
I may actually return the RNHP (I know this is heresy on this forum). I also have a Violectric 280 on the way which from what I understand of the LP house sound it should be a reasonable replacement for it.
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The RNHP can sound thin and does not pair with all DACs (as you mentioned) very well. I do say… Don’t return it until you pair it with the Bifrost 2. That chain is magical.
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I’d say it would be much more than just a reasonable replacement haha
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I’m very tempted to do that. On a few tracks the Helios has a bit too much treble. I think the Bifrost could help that
I liked the RNHP, but I parted ways with it when I decided to upgrade. I do love Violectric (congrats on the HPA V280 btw) and I see it as a significant change over the RNHP. I don 't have the BF2 so I haven’t tried it the RNHP, but it is consistently recommended combo. But if you have the on the v280 on the way, I can understand taking advantage of the return window.
I will say I’m enjoying my Violectric and the Modius (which I’m using as a band-aid DAC for now).
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I just did a quick search, but couldn’t find anything. Have you done any write-ups on your V281?
I would really like to hear more about your experiences and thoughts about your Violectric.
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You are correct in that I didn’t do a write up.
I never considered doing a write up, but I’ll think about it. In the mean time I’ll encourage everyone else to speak their mind.
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You and I are the only two I know that have them. There will be a rush of reviews when the Drop units start landing.
In the meantime my interest was piqued when I read your post about ownership.
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I want to join the Violectric Gang! 
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Come on over! It really is pretty impressive. I am very curious to hear about the new V280’s when they land.
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Many thanks for the detailed reports about the products!
I have had a Lake People G109 for a long time and due to the quarantine I use it daily now.
Originally I wanted to save for the Lake People DAC RS 06 but you made me very curious about the Soekris. I’m a little bit unsure about buying a Soekris, because I would like to keep the slightly dark character of the amps.
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Hi Hazi59, great write up. I was especially interested because I just got a Lake People G109 impend am really enjoying it with a pair of Sundaras and hooked up to an ifi zen dac.
After reading your initial post I looked for the Soekris 1321 and it looks great but a little out of reach budget wise. The Lake People DAC RS 06 is even more expensive.
I’ve been advised to try pairing my G109 with a Topping E30 for a less warm sound than the zen dac will probably be giving it.
Anyway, do you have any thought on synergy with the G109 or Lake People in general with cheaper amps. I’m quite happy with my ifi zen but I can still return it and switch it with something else, paying a little more or a little less than the 149 euros it cost.
Anyway, any recommendations from your experience will be greatly appreciated.
I’ve also come across this dac, I don’t know if anyone has any experience with it: Swissonic HAD-1
Swissonic is a house brand of Thomann.de
If they are anything like “Fun Generation” (another in house brand), they are okay-ish enough to get you by, but are a 6/10 in every aspect.
Mind you I have 0 hands on experience with Swissonic branded stuff.
If you can find a used Massdrop Airist R2R DAC, that would be a great pairing as it shares some design qualities from the Soekris dac1321. The topping e30 and schiit modius both are solid choices as well.
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