[Dertalix]

Has anyone tried it out with a Beyerdynamic DT880 2005 edition? How did it sound?

 

[ZMU817]

I'm looking for an amp for DT770/600, really the only thing i'm concerned about is zero sibilance, which I experience quite a bit of with several SS amps i've tried. I've read that tubes don't have this issue. If this is the case I think I'll go ahead with the Figaro, if not the 336i.

thanks.

 

[QQQ]

ZMU817, sibiliance is coming from headphones, not the amp. Amp will not help here.

 

[Namrac]

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Originally Posted by QQQ /img/forum/go_quote.gif ZMU817, sibiliance is coming from headphones, not the amp. Amp will not help here.

But the somewhat harsher highs of a cheaper solid state, (such as the headfive I'm using with MY DT770/600s) certainly don't help. A smooth, quality tube amp that could handle the load that the 600's have would most likely alleviate the sibilance.

 

[QQQ]

Cheap solid-states tend to sound harsh on high volumes.
An amp with which stock Beyers(770\880\990) will show no sibilance - is a fundamentally flawed amp, with terrible rolled off highs. Of course quality amp will smoothen things to some degree, but completely no sibilance isn't an option.

 

[majurglery]

sorry if this was asked earlier, but what site did you have to visit, or what number did you have to call to purchase the figaro?

 

[Catcher]

After reading this thread I've decided to get a Darkvoice headphone amp.

Just some advice, they're going for £110 on ebay (plus £40 p&p), which voltage do I want for the UK?

Also I was dissapointed they don't work well with Grados as that is what I wanted to get. Any advice for headphones within the £100 - £120 range that would go well with this amp?

 

[QQQ]

Sennheiser HD 580, 600

 

[Catcher]

Thanks for the advice, any other recommendations for this amp appreciated so I can do some bargain hunting.

 

[QQQ]

250 ohm Beyers-770, 880, 990

 

[decayed.cell]

Hmm seems like the Figaro is suited for darker sounding headphones, not a match for my AKG. I tried emailing Head-Direct today, they told me they couldn't stock the Figaro since it has been discontinued. Oh well ahaha *goes off for more amp hunting*

 

[Catcher]

Its still for sale from ebay shops

2008 Brand New Darkvoice Headphone Tube amp--Figaro on eBay, also Integrated Amplifiers, Amplifiers, Home Audio, Electronics (end time 23-Mar-09 14:32:33 GMT)

 

[decayed.cell]

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Originally Posted by Catcher /img/forum/go_quote.gif Its still for sale from ebay shops 2008 Brand New Darkvoice Headphone Tube amp--Figaro on eBay, also Integrated Amplifiers, Amplifiers, Home Audio, Electronics (end time 23-Mar-09 14:32:33 GMT)

Now I'm trying to figure out if I want this, the 336SE, the Shanling PH100, or the EF-1 haha

 

[morfic]

Kind of interesting that i hit this thread looking for info on Figaro, considering i am also looking at DT-880 right now again.
Is every DT-880 owner that bought the Figaro still happy with it?

 

[andrew3199]

I thought I read somewhere that the Figaro was prone to exploding? Also that they were only available in 240 volt?.
Looks like they have some 120 V here. 2008 Brand New Darkvoice Headphone Tube amp--Figaro - eBay (item 260188207980 end time May-22-09 07:57:40 PDT)