I am considering buying a new La Figaro 339 ( new upgraded model ) and was wondering if anyone who has owned this amp has had troubles with it ?  A few posts here mentioned issues new out of the box, but things have been quite as late on this amp. Besides problems, would love to hear how you...

I have a recently purchased Cayin HA-1A, which I have already started tube swapping. Based on the circuit topology, I assume that of the two pre-circuit tubes, the 12AX7 position would have the larger sonic impact over the 12AU7? Wrong assumption? For the record, I'm using a RCA Command 5751...

Man, you guys were right! My thanks to all who posted their opinions on this combo. It really takes the 701’s to another level. I’ve only had the Cayin a few days now, but even with the stock tubes it sounds nice. I have Mullard EL84, s, RCA, Tung sol, and Sylvania 5751’s, and just ordered a few...

I received my AKG-701's a week ago. Very nice cans. Agree with many of the observations here at Head-Fi. One issue I find interesting is the long burn-in time suggested my many. During one of my thread searches here, I recall AKG's tech's theory that the sonic changes resulted from the gradual...

One of my Christmas presents this year, (my choice, but via my spouse), was a pair of Sony CD3000's purchased from Head-Fi member Saint Panda. I have been listening for the last two years through a pair of Sennheiser HD600's via both a Perreaux SHX-1 and a ASL MG Head OTL MK3 headphone amps...

I just purchased a used pair of Sony CD3000's here on Head-Fi , and although the pads are in great condition now, it would appear from the number of posts asking about replacements that they may be prone to early wear. If so, is it the stitching, pleather, collagen material inside the pads, or...

I ordered the Perreaux at Audio Advisor yesterday. They are on back order, but will ship in time to arrive by Christmas. AA said that the hum issue is indeed fixed, and some specs have also been improved, though they were not specific. Looking forward to joining team "little knob”!