[telecaster]

Just tried the Miflex as bypass caps for the output coupling caps, and the last caps in the power supply.
Note that I use SCR mkp film caps 200uf per channel inside the center metal box on the 339.

I am really positive, the improvement is noticeable. I tried on one side first and the sound was kind of a little better, but when both channel were upgraded, there was the missing coherence for the stereo field.

My two cents :
Highs are considerably improved, the texture is more real, there is more depth to all the instruments. There is a very stable and noble "air" around the music now. One word to summarize would be more "real"
Mids a more detailed as well, it can mirror the highs comments above. One word would be coherence and "verité"
As for the bass, I did not notice any flaws to it. There are warm and detailed as I like them.

Overall I encourage anyone to try it, maybe smaller value first for the bypass to see if you like it and not to break the bank!

 

[Bruc3]

I know many of you like or are looking for Tung-Sol 7236 tubes. This guy has plenty for a pretty good deal.

Thanks for sharing that, pity he does not ship International, else I probably would have picked up a pair for that price.

 

[Galapac]

Just tried the Miflex as bypass caps for the output coupling caps, and the last caps in the power supply.
Note that I use SCR mkp film caps 200uf per channel inside the center metal box on the 339.

I am really positive, the improvement is noticeable. I tried on one side first and the sound was kind of a little better, but when both channel were upgraded, there was the missing coherence for the stereo field.

My two cents :
Highs are considerably improved, the texture is more real, there is more depth to all the instruments. There is a very stable and noble "air" around the music now. One word to summarize would be more "real"
Mids a more detailed as well, it can mirror the highs comments above. One word would be coherence and "verité"
As for the bass, I did not notice any flaws to it. There are warm and detailed as I like them.

Overall I encourage anyone to try it, maybe smaller value first for the bypass to see if you like it and not to break the bank!

@L0rdGwyn - Take note of this if you ever work on my 339i. Sounds like a great upgrade.

 

[L0rdGwyn]

@L0rdGwyn - Take note of this if you ever work on my 339i. Sounds like a great upgrade.

Very cool! I like Miflex caps, I have them in my 6A5G SET amplifier. What I've done in your DarkVoice though by using the high-voltage regulator is completely remove the power supply electrolytics from the signal path, so no need to bypass. If I were to ever work on a La Figaro 339, I would do the same, although it would require two regulators since it is a dual mono power supply. We will see! Have to finish the DarkVoice, Mouser order is taking a long time, I suspect due to all of the recent chaos in Texas.

 

[UntilThen]

Just tried the Miflex as bypass caps for the output coupling caps, and the last caps in the power supply.
Note that I use SCR mkp film caps 200uf per channel inside the center metal box on the 339.

I am really positive, the improvement is noticeable. I tried on one side first and the sound was kind of a little better, but when both channel were upgraded, there was the missing coherence for the stereo field.

My two cents :
Highs are considerably improved, the texture is more real, there is more depth to all the instruments. There is a very stable and noble "air" around the music now. One word to summarize would be more "real"
Mids a more detailed as well, it can mirror the highs comments above. One word would be coherence and "verité"
As for the bass, I did not notice any flaws to it. There are warm and detailed as I like them.

Overall I encourage anyone to try it, maybe smaller value first for the bypass to see if you like it and not to break the bank!

Your LF339 internals are a work of art. Very beautiful.

I bought some Vibrapods today from a friend and I can feel it's more stable now.

Drumming on my desk doesn't give any feedback now. No vibrations !

 

[Galapac]

Your LF339 internals are a work of art. Very beautiful.

I bought some Vibrapods today from a friend and I can feel it's more stable now.

Drumming on my desk doesn't give any feedback now. No vibrations !

What size (model) are those pods?

 

[UntilThen]

What size (model) are those pods?

Model 4. They are not meant for La Figaro 339i but for my Odyssey.

 

[hp4fun]

Just tried the Miflex as bypass caps for the output coupling caps, and the last caps in the power supply.
Note that I use SCR mkp film caps 200uf per channel inside the center metal box on the 339.

I am really positive, the improvement is noticeable. I tried on one side first and the sound was kind of a little better, but when both channel were upgraded, there was the missing coherence for the stereo field.

My two cents :
Highs are considerably improved, the texture is more real, there is more depth to all the instruments. There is a very stable and noble "air" around the music now. One word to summarize would be more "real"
Mids a more detailed as well, it can mirror the highs comments above. One word would be coherence and "verité"
As for the bass, I did not notice any flaws to it. There are warm and detailed as I like them.

Overall I encourage anyone to try it, maybe smaller value first for the bypass to see if you like it and not to break the bank!

Oh no, previously I only 4 variables (tubes), now I have 4 more ......

And these 4 more variables (capacitors) need soldering skills that I abandoned 20 years ago. damn it!

 

[UntilThen]

Wow an afternoon with Taurus and Figaro. I've a hard time choosing between the 2 now. At this price point, they have no comparison. I thought Taurus was uninvolving until I volume match with Figaro and then it blew my socks off !

Ini mini miny moe, who is the best sounding of them all? I'm listening to Prince 'Purple rain'.



Get yourself the Tidal Hifi version !

 

[telecaster]

Wow an afternoon with Taurus and Figaro. I've a hard time choosing between the 2 now. At this price point, they have no comparison. I thought Taurus was uninvolving until I volume match with Figaro and then it blew my socks off !

Ini mini miny moe, who is the best sounding of them all? I'm listening to Prince 'Purple rain'.



Get yourself the Tidal Hifi version !

Solid state for summer time and tube for winter?!
I may cop a SS amp for summer soon! 339 will be too hot

 

[telecaster]

Oh no, previously I only 4 variables (tubes), now I have 4 more ......

And these 4 more variables (capacitors) need soldering skills that I abandoned 20 years ago. damn it!

I still have the same soldering iron than when I was in middle school where we were acquainted electronics and soldering basics! Those were useful courses!

 

[telecaster]

Very cool! I like Miflex caps, I have them in my 6A5G SET amplifier. What I've done in your DarkVoice though by using the high-voltage regulator is completely remove the power supply electrolytics from the signal path, so no need to bypass. If I were to ever work on a La Figaro 339, I would do the same, although it would require two regulators since it is a dual mono power supply. We will see! Have to finish the DarkVoice, Mouser order is taking a long time, I suspect due to all of the recent chaos in Texas.

Your DIY thread looks epic i need to find the time to read it all!
I have so much to learn from you!

 

[UntilThen]

Solid state for summer time and tube for winter?!
I may cop a SS amp for summer soon! 339 will be too hot

My room is air conditioned so not a problem in Summer. However I have a few very cool tube amps - Oblivion and Elekit TU8200.

Might even get the TU8600r 300b tubes version later but Odyssey is due in 4 months time !

 

[L0rdGwyn]

Your DIY thread looks epic i need to find the time to read it all!
I have so much to learn from you!

It has gotten pretty lengthy by now, hard to believe it was only started a little over a year ago. Feel free to ask questions

 

[UntilThen]

It's just past midnight now and the comparison between Taurus and Figaro has come to an end. The winner according to me is Taurus. Both are so good with my headphones, particularly HE1000se but Taurus just edge out Figaro in resolution, details and soundstage and Figaro is no slouch in those departments. In fact Figaro amazed me time and again.

Ideally I should keep both and sell off the Wa22 instead. Now that is a hard thing to do as well.