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post #106 of 140
2/4/13 at 5:24am
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Originally Posted by wlz12 View Post

Did anyone try LF339 with the HD800? I am currently enjoying my LF339 with HD650, looking to pull the trigger for HD800 sometime soon. Any impressions?

With most tubes it's not good, but certain tubes it's okay, but there are much better pairings out there.

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post #107 of 140
2/4/13 at 6:31am
Since you're saying it's more laidback and dark, I was wondering if the micro details are still there. I would want an amp that is able to extract details.

Not bragging but I'm coming from listening to a SET 2a3 amp on my speakers.

Would the 339 fit the bill?

Thanks
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Originally Posted by vc1187 View Post

The La Figaro works well with the HE-500, but will always inject a sweeter, more laid back, dark sound signature to it (And I've tried a lot of different tube combinations).  If this is to your liking, then you have a winner.  I loved it, to be quite honest.

The HE-500 does not pair well with the Bottlehead Crack.  There's not nearly enough output power to have them sing, and once you start increasing the volume, you'll hit distortion.  I pair the Crack w/speedball with the HD800, and I get some rather fascinating results.

Hope this helps.
post #108 of 140
2/4/13 at 6:37am

Stevtt.  Congrats on the LCD3.  And your other Schitt.

 

My fingers slipped on Friday as well.  Well actually slipped about ten times and then accidentally hit the send button.  I called Ray and ordered the RSA Intruder.  Now I am tying up fedex's tracking website.  Scheduled to be here Wednesday, but hoping for sooner.  :-)

post #109 of 140
2/4/13 at 8:40am
Can you pls advise what tube that you have rolled and their effects?

Are those tube difficult to get? I heard you need to get in pairs.
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Originally Posted by vc1187 View Post

The La Figaro works well with the HE-500, but will always inject a sweeter, more laid back, dark sound signature to it (And I've tried a lot of different tube combinations).  If this is to your liking, then you have a winner.  I loved it, to be quite honest.

The HE-500 does not pair well with the Bottlehead Crack.  There's not nearly enough output power to have them sing, and once you start increasing the volume, you'll hit distortion.  I pair the Crack w/speedball with the HD800, and I get some rather fascinating results.

Hope this helps.
post #110 of 140
2/4/13 at 8:45am
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Originally Posted by snip3r77 View Post

Since you're saying it's more laidback and dark, I was wondering if the micro details are still there. I would want an amp that is able to extract details.

Not bragging but I'm coming from listening to a SET 2a3 amp on my speakers.

Would the 339 fit the bill?

Thanks

Micro details were still evident to these ears, but the treble was rolled off a bit, and never harsh.  

 

I have never had a chance to hear what you mention about your speaker set up, so I'm afraid I cannot compare that for you, sorry.

post #111 of 140
2/4/13 at 5:56pm
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Originally Posted by Howlin Fester View Post

Stevtt.  Congrats on the LCD3.  And your other Schitt.

 

My fingers slipped on Friday as well.  Well actually slipped about ten times and then accidentally hit the send button.  I called Ray and ordered the RSA Intruder.  Now I am tying up fedex's tracking website.  Scheduled to be here Wednesday, but hoping for sooner.  :-)

Ray makes good stuff. I'm curious as to how that sounds.

post #112 of 140
2/5/13 at 6:10am
Hey Fester -- It'll be interesting to compare the Intruder and the SR-71B.

Good thing I don't have need for a mobile amp/DAC combo otherwise I'd be giving serious thought to the Intruder.
post #113 of 140
2/5/13 at 7:44am

@Stevtt & Ardgedee.  I'll let you know how it sounds when I get it and as I burn it in.  Looks like it is at the local Fedex facility today and will be delivered tomorrow.

 

@Ardgedee.  After it burns in, we can have that mini RDU portable rig meet we were thinking about and compare the SR71B and Intruder.

post #114 of 140
2/5/13 at 10:45am

Heh, talking about gear that just showed up, right after the meet I ordered the UHA-6S.MKII, and yesterday my Heir 4.A showed up.

 

On a slightly worse note, a couple days after the meet the wood on my LCD-2s cracked, but I got them back today and the new wood looks even better.

post #115 of 140
2/5/13 at 3:17pm

Maybe the deep purple was too much

post #116 of 140
2/6/13 at 12:18pm
Hey defiant can i get some impressions on heir 4, I was looking at the universal version on the f/s thread but I'm not sure if they are the right direction sonically for me
post #117 of 140
2/6/13 at 12:28pm
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Originally Posted by dailydoseofdaly View Post

Hey defiant can i get some impressions on heir 4, I was looking at the universal version on the f/s thread but I'm not sure if they are the right direction sonically for me

 

Sure, will PM you as to not derail this.

post #118 of 140
2/6/13 at 12:30pm
Thanks
post #119 of 140
2/6/13 at 2:48pm
Oh my god, these are The most beautiful set of headphones I've ever seen!
post #120 of 140
2/6/13 at 4:42pm
Hook it up with some pics! smily_headphones1.gif
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