You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an alternative browser.
You should upgrade or use an alternative browser.
Darkvoice Figaro?
MaloS
Headphoneus Supremus
- Joined
- Dec 8, 2004
- Posts
- 4,670
- Likes
- 13
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.
kugino
Headphoneus Supremus
- Joined
- Nov 15, 2003
- Posts
- 5,764
- Likes
- 127
$220 shipped...i'll wait for some reviews first
kpeezy
Headphoneus Supremus
- Joined
- Aug 28, 2007
- Posts
- 1,656
- Likes
- 12
Hmm.. I saw those on ebay during the down time and had no idea what they were. Hopefully it's great!
Skylab
Reviewerus Prolificus
I still have not received the review unit I thought I was getting - maybe I'm not getting one after all...
jonoliew
100+ Head-Fier
- Joined
- Nov 5, 2007
- Posts
- 147
- Likes
- 10
So what's the one that's supposed to bridge the gap between the 332 and the 337? Is this it?
Godkin
500+ Head-Fier
- Joined
- Dec 30, 2006
- Posts
- 790
- Likes
- 12
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.
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
Banned
- Joined
- Aug 30, 2007
- Posts
- 1,649
- Likes
- 14
Thanks for sharing Godkin.
It looks like a sweet amp...
It looks like a sweet amp...
Godkin
500+ Head-Fier
- Joined
- Dec 30, 2006
- Posts
- 790
- Likes
- 12
Sweet and sounds damned good for the money too.
jilgiljongiljing
Headphoneus Supremus
- Joined
- Oct 24, 2006
- Posts
- 3,094
- Likes
- 25
argh..this is tempting. Why do these ppl launch so many amps and make me wanna empty my wallet. Nonsense!
dropkickduffy
100+ Head-Fier
- Joined
- May 24, 2005
- Posts
- 183
- Likes
- 10
Any comparisons with a LDII or DV 336i? I'm interested in this one as well.
Godkin
500+ Head-Fier
- Joined
- Dec 30, 2006
- Posts
- 790
- Likes
- 12
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
Reviewerus Prolificus
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!
Users who are viewing this thread
Total: 2 (members: 0, guests: 2)