Darkvoice Figaro?
Nov 25, 2007 at 9:24 PM Thread Starter Post #1 of 166

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Nov 25, 2007 at 9:45 PM Post #2 of 166
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.
 
Nov 26, 2007 at 3:46 PM Post #6 of 166
I still have not received the review unit I thought I was getting - maybe I'm not getting one after all...
 
Nov 26, 2007 at 4:30 PM Post #8 of 166
No, this is below the 336i
 
Nov 28, 2007 at 5:15 PM Post #9 of 166
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.
 
Nov 28, 2007 at 5:52 PM Post #10 of 166
Thanks for sharing Godkin.
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It looks like a sweet amp...
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Nov 29, 2007 at 1:50 PM Post #15 of 166
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!
 

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