La Figaro 339
Aug 16, 2021 at 12:45 AM Post #6,511 of 6,914
I have the Soekris 1421 R2R DAC - LF339i scales well with decent upstream gear.
Funny you should mention that dac as I am seriously considering that one as the top contender.
 
Aug 16, 2021 at 12:57 AM Post #6,512 of 6,914
La Figaro, despite its price, is absolutely top sounding amp and benefits from a good DAC. I paired it with MHDT Orchid dac and got really smooth analog sound. It is good for jazz and instrumental music. For other genres You may want to look for something more neutral. La Figaro will reflect the quality of a DAC for sure.

Agreed the neutrality selection. Some good Chinese brand works quite well with Lf. Try Gustars x16 and if you like it, try x26 pro (too expensive for me, so I only got hold of it for some time)
 
Aug 16, 2021 at 12:59 AM Post #6,513 of 6,914
Hi guys, I’ve been really enjoying the 339i what a great amp, I decided to try the pre outs into a few different ss Amps with my he-500’s but I’m getting a loud buzzing from the pre outs, I’ve changed power cables/power sockets ect and s also different sources, any thoughts on what it might be, it’s completely fine as a headphone amp, I’m still using the original power tubes
Cheers Marty

Try different tubes. I am not talking about faulty tubes. Different tubes have different impact on the preout.

If they are all noisy, I recall the preout was an experiment :)
 
Aug 16, 2021 at 11:21 AM Post #6,514 of 6,914
Wow, nice collection You have out there:)
As for the tubes it all depends what one would like to achieve. I used to like RCA 6as7G (warm power tubes) with Tung Sol 6sj7 mesh driver tubes.
Thanks.
I haven't mentioned nice Svetlana 6N13S =C=, that actually are quite good for the price.
Benedix 6080WB are awesome. TungSol 6080WB with Graphite plate, Mulard or CEG CV2984 are hardly regarded too.
Some pictures of another side of my room, to show off my real headphone's dedication.
Regards,
Kim

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Aug 16, 2021 at 4:18 PM Post #6,515 of 6,914
Thanks.
I haven't mentioned nice Svetlana 6N13S =C=, that actually are quite good for the price.
Benedix 6080WB are awesome. TungSol 6080WB with Graphite plate, Mulard or CEG CV2984 are hardly regarded too.
Some pictures of another side of my room, to show off my real headphone's dedication.
Regards,
Kim


Looks like you could give Zeos a run for his money, lol.

So many headphones...so few ears...
 
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Aug 16, 2021 at 4:29 PM Post #6,516 of 6,914
Aug 30, 2021 at 5:30 PM Post #6,519 of 6,914
There are two of the four elements of the system.
The amplifier arrived today, after many months of waiting.
La Figaro 339i tube amplifier (with RCA and Mullard tubes) and a CHORD QUTEST DAC.

The next step is to select the headphones.
Options: Hifmann Arya, Sennhaiser 800s or Audiotechnica ATH-ADX5000. (Which would be the best???)

I mostly listen to classical music and jazz.

In the first picture with the original tubes, which I replaced with the previously purchased RCA and Mullard tubes.

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Aug 30, 2021 at 5:35 PM Post #6,520 of 6,914
There are two of the four elements of the system.
The amplifier arrived today, after many months of waiting.
La Figaro 339i tube amplifier (with RCA and Mullard tubes) and a CHORD QUTEST DAC.

The next step is to select the headphones.
Options: Hifmann Arya, Sennhaiser 800s or Audiotechnica ATH-ADX5000. (Which would be the best???)

I mostly listen to classical music and jazz.

All headphones listed would be a good choice! For classical and jazz perhaps the Sennheiser 800S.

I'm currently rocking the 339i with Bendix 6080WB and 5693 red hots, out to the Focal Clear Pro! Amazing warm sound..
 
Aug 30, 2021 at 7:23 PM Post #6,521 of 6,914
There are two of the four elements of the system.
The amplifier arrived today, after many months of waiting.
La Figaro 339i tube amplifier (with RCA and Mullard tubes) and a CHORD QUTEST DAC.

The next step is to select the headphones.
Options: Hifmann Arya, Sennhaiser 800s or Audiotechnica ATH-ADX5000. (Which would be the best???)

I mostly listen to classical music and jazz.

In the first picture with the original tubes, which I replaced with the previously purchased RCA and Mullard tub

Mind you, it is a rabbit hole......

The only complaint? You have to buy two every time!
 
Aug 31, 2021 at 12:19 AM Post #6,522 of 6,914
在之前的近10次修改测试中,该产品将很快发布。
 

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Aug 31, 2021 at 1:14 AM Post #6,523 of 6,914
The amplifier arrived today, after many months of waiting.
La Figaro 339i tube amplifier (with RCA and Mullard tubes) and a CHORD QUTEST DAC.

The next step is to select the headphones.
Options: Hifmann Arya, Sennhaiser 800s or Audiotechnica ATH-ADX5000. (Which would be the best???)

I mostly listen to classical music and jazz.

In the first picture with the original tubes, which I replaced with the previously purchased RCA and Mullard tubes.

Worrying.
I warmed up the new amplifier for a couple of hours last night. I turned it back on this morning, and within a minute, two very loud sharp shot-like sounds came out of it. There was no smell or smoke, no light. The tubes are lit.

What can it be?
 
Aug 31, 2021 at 2:01 AM Post #6,524 of 6,914
Aug 31, 2021 at 2:07 AM Post #6,525 of 6,914
Worrying.
I warmed up the new amplifier for a couple of hours last night. I turned it back on this morning, and within a minute, two very loud sharp shot-like sounds came out of it. There was no smell or smoke, no light. The tubes are lit.

What can it be?
It is the problem of electric arc generated by the electron tube.
 

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