[Godkin]

Resisting temptation is over-rated. Give way to the temptation.

 

[brokensound]

Anyone compared this to the DV 337 yet? It seems a used 337 is as expensive as a new 3322.

 

[Godkin]

No comparisons as yet. The old 332 gave you about 90% of the sound quality of the 337, and that came from people who had heard both.

The 3322 is better than the 3322, so maybe that percentage is up tp 95%. The only problem is that DV have released the 337SE. So perhaps that takes us back to how things were: the 3322 offers you 90% of the sound quality of the 337SE.

 

[xodeuce]

A couple of people have mentioned the dual volume knobs saying it's no big deal. Can anyone else weigh in on this? Do you use a dB meter and mark where they're the same, or is it easy enough to just do it "by ear" while you're listening?

 

[deathg0d]

Quote:

Originally Posted by xodeuce /img/forum/go_quote.gif A couple of people have mentioned the dual volume knobs saying it's no big deal. Can anyone else weigh in on this? Do you use a dB meter and mark where they're the same, or is it easy enough to just do it "by ear" while you're listening?

well as long as the imbalance is not too big, i previously got a set that the imbalance was up to 50% differences and i totally was unable to accept it and got an exchange.

 

[Godkin]

I thought it might of been a problem, but it's not. Just set the mark on each volume knob to the same position and enjoy.

 

[GWorlDofSPACE]

Hey guys.
Today I ordered one!
I hope will be good one. Under the shell the amp is looking dam good! Hope
it will sound as good.
I will now order some lamps! Which combination has a good analytical, dynamic, clear, charming sound? What would you suggest?

 

[GWorlDofSPACE]

I am wondering why in this forum there is not much more comments on this wonderful peace.

 

[Godkin]

Hi, good to hear another 3322 owner has entered the world.

The sound you want could be achieved by the use of 403Bs (small, signal tubes) and SVETLANA 6S19P-Bs (large, power rectifying tubes). The 403Bs will give you the clarity and dynamism, while the SVETLANAs will add richness, expansiveness and a touch of warmth.

 

[GWorlDofSPACE]

The 403Bs are hard to get! The price is also pretty! Where should I buy them? I am from EU! I mean where is the best place to buy good tested tubes?

 

[Godkin]

To tell you the truth, I 've bought nearly all my tubes off E-Bay, including the 403Bs. Another good way is to buy off other 332 or 3322 owners.

 

[AnAnalogSpirit]

Thanks ever so much on the review.

I saw this while peeking around the Head-Direct site for $hi%s and giggles and then I started peeking at amps of course and looking for ones that could power some 600 ohm Beyerdynamics that I am contemplating.

Then this thing looks kinda FAB. So I look it up on head-fi and come across your glowing review!

gah. Thing is, I JUST yesterday decided to pursue getting or choosing the iBasso D10 Cobra opamp rollable optical AMP/DAC and obtaining an iRiver iHP120 or 140 with 32GB CF or SDHC card... because its the only FLAC capable player with an optical out.

Ah well, this Darkvoice LOOKS Fantastic, and it seems like it will sound wonderful...

HOW do tube amps work? I'm UNINITIATED. I don't understand A THING about them... I know they are analog, electricity vibrates a filament blah blah i remeber that from electronics class and thats ALL.

SO what's with the 2 knobs one left, one right? what do they do?... What is the deal with tube rolling, and what are the good tubes to put in this amp??

Please be nice! ;-D

 

[Godkin]

You're right, the 3322 does sound fantastic, and it excels with high impedance cans like the Beyers (I own the DT880s) .

The 3322 uses two 6J1s, a pentode, and two 6C19s, a triode. These are the stock Chinese tubes and, to tell you the truth, they don't sound very good. The first thing any DARKVOICE owners does is to get shot of the stock tubes and replace them with a good quality US or European version: the 6AK5W, 5654, 403B, M8100 or CV4010. These tubes are fundamental to the sound reproduction as they amplify the signal itself.

The larger of these tubes are the 6C19s. No direct Western equivalent, so 3322 owners have to use Soviet 6S19Ps, made by the SVETLANA and ULYANOVSK factories. Excellent tubes, but aren't as crucial to the sound: they are power rectifying tubes which basically stabilise the power supply.

Almost forgot: two volume controls, one for left and right channels.

 

[AnAnalogSpirit]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Godkin /img/forum/go_quote.gif You're right, the 3322 does sound fantastic, and it excels with high impedance cans like the Beyers (I own the DT880s) . The 3322 uses two 6J1s, a pentode, and two 6C19s, a triode. These are the stock Chinese tubes and, to tell you the truth, they don't sound very good. The first thing any DARKVOICE owners does is to get shot of the stock tubes and replace them with a good quality US or European version: the 6AK5W, 5654, 403B, M8100 or CV4010. These tubes are fundamental to the sound reproduction as they amplify the signal itself. The larger of these tubes are the 6C19s. No direct Western equivalent, so 3322 owners have to use Soviet 6S19Ps, made by the SVETLANA and ULYANOVSK factories. Excellent tubes, but aren't as crucial to the sound: they are power rectifying tubes which basically stabilise the power supply. Almost forgot: two volume controls, one for left and right channels.

WHY a volume control for each channel??? Why Why Why? can they be ganged? that will be irritating... *sigh* however its a beautiful amp... ooh i don't know. that will really really irritate me. Does Darkvoice have a similar model without the dual volume thingy?

 

[AnAnalogSpirit]

I did see a rather attractive 336Classic... but its not as nice by a mile. So I will just have to put up with the quirk for the pretty i suppose...