Review: Violectric DHA V226 DAC/headphone amplifier
One for almost all occasions - the multi-talented DAC
The Violectric DHA V226 is a versatile headphone DAC with preamp output. Its sound is coherent and high-resolution.
Author: Stefan Schickedanz
Stefan Schickedanz
The founder and editor in chief of STEREO GUIDE has been testing for over three decades as a hi-fi expert for print and online magazines such as AUDIO, stereoplay, LowBeats or FAZ Kaufkompass. In addition to cultivated music playback, he likes fast cars - including classic cars - with rich sound. He also reports regularly on this topic, not least on this platform.
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