[redcat2]

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I was wondering how warm/tubey this amp sounds? From what I hear its pretty cold sounding?

Hi, i loved the sound of this amp when i had it, it is not cold sounding at all.

 

[SwanSong]

Which amp should I buy to drive my HE-500's to full potential? 332s or 339 or other recommendation not listed??

 

[Dogmatrix]

339 the 332s is awful with the HE500 it butchers the mid-range and turns the bass line to mush
There are many much better options for HE500 check Emotiva, Violectric, Woo and Schiit
332s is specialized for high impedance dynamics and 339 requires modification and tube rolling to be compatible with the HE500

 

[SwanSong]

339 the 332s is awful with the HE500 it butchers the mid-range and turns the bass line to mush
There are many much better options for HE500 check Emotiva, Violectric, Woo and Schiit
332s is specialized for high impedance dynamics and 339 requires modification and tube rolling to be compatible with the HE500

The 339 with RCA red cap and the other tube recommended by Headfonia's review would it be a good tubish sound amp for the 500's? I'm not looking for a solid state sound more of a hybrid or OTL warmth.

 

[Dogmatrix]

I think you're best bet for info on the 339 would be a PM to Hifimanrookie he seems to be our resident 339/337 expert.
There is a lot of information in the HE500 thread on various amps that have good synergy with the HE500 a browse would give you a good short list.
In my own experience I am enjoying the HE500 with the Woo WA7 it is a transformer coupled tube amp .
Another tube amp I have no personal experience of but is often recommended for the HE500 is the Schiit Lyr which is a tube transistor hybrid.
I have read many positive reviews of the Little dot mk1+ in combination with the HE500 it is another hybrid type and sells for under $150.
I would strongly advise you not to get caught up in the power myth with the HE500, it has been my experience that the HE500 is actually quite easy to drive and you can get a classic tube sound from something as humble as a Bravo V2.

 

[Andre98]

Hi to All.
 
Can you help to choose tubes for La Figaro 332S? Wich ones i can use?

 

[Dogmatrix]

See thread titled "gonna get new tubes for my darkvoice 3322".
332s uses same tube compliment as 3322 but in reversed position front to back.

 

[Rayzilla]

Has anyone tried the 332S with the HD800?

 

[xmdkq]

HD800 still have to drive a good 339

 

[gval13]

I am currently using 339 with HD800 and I find it satisfactory. A bit of tube rolling is necessary to get the sound signature of preference.

 

[Dogmatrix]

332s is ok with HD800 it has plenty of power and the synergy is good in terms of HD800 treble
However detail is lacking compared to my other tube amps
332s is brilliant with HD650 but I don't think it is on the same level as HD800

 

[xmdkq]

HD800 need 339 before they can push well.

 

[Robgo]

I owned a 332 Darkvoice and HD650's a few years ago. I used Ulyanovsk tubes (after a lot of experimenting). I also had a soundcard that allowed changing the opamps (forget what it was called but I also experimented changing multiple opamps) but I was able to make a really enjoyable sound with this setup.
 
Is the 332 still the best tube amp for the hd650s? I'm missing that sound. I have spent far more on iems and portable dacs and the sound is still not as enjoyable as when I owned a darkvoice 332 and hd650's.

 

[iwing88]

hi all
does the 332s good pair with beyerdynamic t90?
thanks

 

[supersonic395]

Which of these tube amps is the best for providing a (very) warm, tubey sound with rich bass for 600ohm headphones?