Does anyone own (or has previously owned) a S.M.S.L. VMV V2 DAC/Headphone Amp? It's about the right size and form factor of what I'm looking for. I want to replace my SoundBlaster Omni Surround that I use with one of my PCs with a better external USB stereo DAC (and headphone amp). Not looking for something real high-end, just better than the Omni. Unfortunately, as far as I can tell, the RCA audio outputs on the back of the VMV V2 are fixed and not variable, and therefore, probably not controlled by the front volume knob. I am also looking for a unit where its analog outputs are muted if a headphone is plugged into the front jack - if you're an owner, previous owner, or in the know, are these features of the VMV V2?
The Grace Design M900 is a very nice unit, but maybe a tad too big, and somewhat more than I want to spend for this purpose. The Omni currently sits on the front extension of my computer stand base, and I kind of want to put its replacement in the same spot, so it can't be too large. BTW, Shenzhen Audio lists the VMV V2 @ $179.98 (plus shipping) and Amazon is selling it for $107.99 (Prime) -- not a bad deal, if it's what you're looking for (not sure if it's OK to post something like that, so apologies in advance)
- john
BTW, may have posted this in the wrong forum to begin with (originally posted in Amplifier/Headphone Amp Forum) - if so, mods please feel free to delete - Thanks!
The Grace Design M900 is a very nice unit, but maybe a tad too big, and somewhat more than I want to spend for this purpose. The Omni currently sits on the front extension of my computer stand base, and I kind of want to put its replacement in the same spot, so it can't be too large. BTW, Shenzhen Audio lists the VMV V2 @ $179.98 (plus shipping) and Amazon is selling it for $107.99 (Prime) -- not a bad deal, if it's what you're looking for (not sure if it's OK to post something like that, so apologies in advance)
- john
BTW, may have posted this in the wrong forum to begin with (originally posted in Amplifier/Headphone Amp Forum) - if so, mods please feel free to delete - Thanks!
