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The condition is unknown, so A$799 AUD is a little above the recent used-market median of A$759 AUD and clearly above the 75th-percentile A$766 AUD. It is therefore slightly ambitious unless the unit is exceptionally clean, complete, and recently checked.
The V200AE remains a seriously capable, powerful amplifier: its low output impedance, switchable gain, balanced and RCA inputs, and substantial drive suit everything from sensitive headphones to demanding planars. Its smooth, controlled, slightly warm presentation is part of the appeal, while the robust discrete output stage and quality ALPS volume control make it a long-term component rather than disposable gear. At this price, confirm the correct mains voltage, both headphone outputs, gain switches, channel balance, and inclusion of the original power lead; otherwise, negotiating toward A$750 AUD would make it a much stronger buy.
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Violectric emerged in 2009 as a hi-fi sub-brand of Lake People, the esteemed German pro-audio manufacturer founded in 1986 near Lake Constance. Headed by chief engineer Fried Reim, who oversees development and production in Constance, Violectric adapts Lake People's robust professional circuitry for discerning home listeners, prioritizing engineering substance over hype.
The brand specializes in headphone amplifiers, such as the seminal V200 and newer models like the HPA V324, alongside high-quality DACs including the V800 and V850. Its lineup extends to phono stages like the PPA V630 and preamps such as the PPA V600, with the ultra-premium Niimbus series—exemplified by the US5—pushing boundaries in amplification. Absent are speakers, turntables, or cables; Violectric hones in on source-to-headphone electronics.
Positioned firmly in the high-end hi-fi market, Violectric commands respect among pragmatic audiophiles for its "tools, not toys" ethos—delivering uncompromised build quality, timeless design, and sonic precision at prices from around £700 to over £3,000. Free of esoteric claims, it appeals to buyers seeking pro-grade performance in elegant, enduring packages.
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