[jirams]

2008 Brand New Darkvoice Headphone Tube amp--Figaro on eBay, also Integrated Amplifiers, Amplifiers, Home Audio, Consumer Electronics (end time 20-Dec-07 14:01:09 GMT)

Anyone know of this one?

 

[MaloS]

We had a thread about this when it was announced. Looks like it is finally out...should be worth at least trying if someone is looking for a budget tube amp, seeing how Darkvoice history is quite positive.

 

[nick20]

Here you go..






-Nick

 

[kugino]

$220 shipped...i'll wait for some reviews first

 

[kpeezy]

Hmm.. I saw those on ebay during the down time and had no idea what they were. Hopefully it's great!

 

[Skylab]

I still have not received the review unit I thought I was getting - maybe I'm not getting one after all...

 

[jonoliew]

So what's the one that's supposed to bridge the gap between the 332 and the 337? Is this it?

 

[Skylab]

No, this is below the 336i

 

[Godkin]

My DV FIGARO arrived this morning from Jasmine. It's a Christmas present from "her indoors" so just had a quick look and listen. I also managed to secretly snap this pic while she wasn't looking.




As you'd expect from DV, the thing is built like a tank - weighing in at an impressive 4kg - and aesthetically very nice to look at. The only possible let down is a rather flimsy power switch.

But all this means nothing if the amp doesn't sound good. No fears, the FIGARO sounds great for the money (£75): very open and detailed, with a civilised treble and deep bass. There was a low level hum to begin with but that died away as the tubes bedded themselves in. It's unfair to compare the FIGARO with the 336 or 332, it's simply not in that class, but I can directly compare it with something like the REGA EAR (£100) which I owned a few years back, and it definately betters that in every respect.

As I said, only a quick listen but certainly an impressive entry level amp.

 

[nick20]

Thanks for sharing Godkin.

It looks like a sweet amp...

 

[Godkin]

Sweet and sounds damned good for the money too.

 

[jilgiljongiljing]

argh..this is tempting. Why do these ppl launch so many amps and make me wanna empty my wallet. Nonsense!

 

[dropkickduffy]

Any comparisons with a LDII or DV 336i? I'm interested in this one as well.

 

[Godkin]

Can't comment on either of those amps. But in the DV heirarchy, the FIGARO is below the 336i. At £75, it's their entry level amp. Having said that it sounds really good.

 

[Skylab]

OK, Jasmine told me the 110V Figaros are not ready yet, so mine won't be here for a little while yet. Look forward to it, though!