[San7a]

Hopefully the title says it all. I'm looking for a decent tube amplifier for my Ebony, Blackgold, closed Darth Beyers (v3). Hopefully some owners can speak up and suggest something?

Not looking for any flamers... I know a lot of you don't like the Darths...

Edit: Source is an X-Fi Xtrememusic

 

[El_Doug]

Budget helps us point you in the right direction

 

[San7a]

$250-400 sounds about right.

 

[FallenAngel]

Meh, screw the haters, Darth Beyers are awesome - I've owned 5 or 6 pairs by now.

I'd say the Millet MAX is a nice amp for them.

 

[Skylab]

They do pretty darned well with the Darkvoice 336SE, which is $300 shipped. Worked well with the WooAudio WA3 too, but that is a little higher than your budget.

 

[San7a]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skylab /img/forum/go_quote.gif They do pretty darned well with the Darkvoice 336SE, which is $300 shipped. Worked well with the WooAudio WA3 too, but that is a little higher than your budget.

I was hoping you would reply, Skylab. I trust your opinion... In comparison, if given a choice, would you pick the WA3 over the 336SE when paired with the Darths?

 

[Skylab]

Both work well. The WA3 is a little better, but the 336SE is considerably cheaper. Such is life

Good tubes for the WA3 will also cost a little more (since you need 2 of the 6DJ8 versus one 6SN7).

 

[San7a]

Good to know. Thanks for your $0.02!

 

[punkaroo]

Dark Voice 337!

 

[FallenAngel]

Lots (well, all 6 people at a mini-meet who compared) have said that the Starving Student Millet Hybrid sounds better than the DV336 and is really damn cheap.

 

[Skylab]

Quote:

Originally Posted by punkaroo /img/forum/go_quote.gif Dark Voice 337!

Indeed - the DV337 is a great choice, and I use it with my deep-cup Darth Beyers every single day. However, it's well out of the OP's price range unless you get a good deal on a used one...

 

[cooperpwc]

Another recommendation for the combination of Millet Hybrid and Closed Darth V3s. That is still my combo for kicking back and watching movies.

(Not comparing to the DVs though which I have never heard.)

 

[punkaroo]

Millet Hybrid x3

I have one. And it's freakishly AWESOME with the Darth Beyers! It's just plain awesome, period. I'm completely in love with mine

Skylab, I guess I should have checked prices on the 337 before opening my big mouth, eh? LOL

Millet Hybrid FTW!

 

[San7a]

Thank you for all the replies, you have all been very helpful. I was curious if it would be worth it to save up my money and invest in a balanced rig?

Off topic, but curious.