Not a v550 question but apparently you know better. I am looking to get a 2541 to upgrade my Qtest that while detailed, sounds a little too thin. My question is if the 2541 has the same sound quality on XLR and RCA output, or is one of those DACs built around XLR and RCA is just functional for testing?
IME the XLR balanced out is better and my preferred output with the soekris balanced dacs. However the RCA ports are not by any means gimped. I was running the XLR (balanced) outputs into my head amps and the RCA (SE) were going into an amp that powered my nearfeilds, and I was generally pleased with the setup, YMMV.
If your looking for a soekris DAC and preferr to use the RCA outputs then the soekris dac1421 is something you might investigate as its a single-ended design
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If your looking for a soekris DAC and preferr to use the RCA outputs then the soekris dac1421 is something you might investigate as its a single-ended design
My V550 is going to use the XLR, obviously, but my WA-6SE is just single ended, and if the RCA output is lacking, I will need to consider a quality switch box to use the XLR for sound and RCA for VU meters, because that always make the system sound 10 times better, as we all know 
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I did some research to expand my knowledge on DAC combinations other than v550 and 2541.
I had a question about Schiitâs Yggdrasil, which you are using.
Is it okay to think that the product upgraded from Yggdrasil A2 and the product newly sold as Yggdrasil+ (OG) are equivalent?
(Sorry Iâm starting to move away from questions about v550.)
Yes the Yggy A2 and the the Yggdrasil+ OG have the same sound signature.
Thank you for your answer. In Japan, where I live, there arenât that many Schiit users, so I didnât have enough knowledge about it.
I was a little confused because OG is often used to refer to first edition devices and there is no explanation of Yggdrasil OG variations on the official website.
Just because youâre using Yggdrasil doesnât mean Iâm going to jump on it, but itâs often helpful to learn about the device chains that knowledgeable people are using.
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I recently purchased the Violectric DHA V590² and would like to share my impressions. This amplifier is not only a headphone amplifier, but also a DAC and preamp â essentially an all-in-one solution. The price is pretty high, but the device offers a lot and has plenty of capabilities.
The V590² is very well built. The black aluminum front and the intuitive controls with knobs for volume and balance give it a premium feel. The included remote control also complements the device well, allowing control of almost all functions.
In terms of sound, the V590² is impressive. I tested it with the Sennheiser HD 800 and tried both unbalanced and balanced connections. Especially with balanced cables, the sound becomes more precise and spacious. The detail and bass control are remarkable. Listening to music like Eva Cassidyâs âWade In The Waterâ or Steven Wilsonâs âTime Is Running Outâ demonstrates the amplifierâs strength, as it handles even complex music with ease and clarity.
The difference between balanced and unbalanced connections explains this sound improvement, as balanced transmission uses three conductors per channel: signal, ground, and inverted signal. The inverted signal is reversed at the receiver and combined with the original signal, effectively eliminating noise, especially with longer cables. With unbalanced cables, the channels share a common ground, which reduces channel separation. Balanced wiring, on the other hand, ensures better channel separation and a clearer, more precise sound, which becomes particularly noticeable with more âdemandingâ music.
Technically, the V590² features an ESS ES9026 Pro DAC, supporting up to 32-bit/384 kHz. The sound reproduction is excellent, even for the high-impedance HD 800. Iâm very happy with my purchase, as it offers outstanding performance as a headphone amplifier & DAC (and preamp) even though itâs not exactly cheap.
There is a small downside, though: The gain settings are adjusted using DIP switches on the back of the unit, which can be a bit inconvenient.
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Welcome to Hifi Guides,
It sounds like you found a winner. My highest end setup is a Mjolnir 3 paired with a Yggdrasil+ MIB which was a big step up from prior chains I have owned. Any equipment that uses DIP Switches are annoying, and I used to have to deal with them on older motherboards as well as other electronics. I take it from your experience with the sound of the unit it makes up for the inconvenience.
Happy Listening!
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