Finale Audio F-3008 amp


Hey folks!
Searching in internet for 300b tube amps I found this http://www.finaleaudio.com/f-3008/
Looks great, especially with upgrades. But I couldn’t found any reviews (expect amp used for various 300b tubes test in http://wallofsound.ca/audioreviews/triode-roundup-seven-common-man-300b-tubes-compared/). Maybe somebody have one of them or heard in audio show / dealer etc.? Also, how this would compare to Line Magnetic LM-210iA integrated (also 300b amp)?
manfredas

Showing 8 responses by glennewdick

I have one and it's very good, one of the better 300b amps I've heard. I listened to the line magnetic 210 and 508 ( think that's the right one the 508) and the line magnetic stuff imo in no contest just not in the same league as the finale audio - triode labs stuff. Build quality is far superior and the parts quality is much higher. Line magnetic stuff does look prettier but that's it. Mine has all the FFX upgrades (hashimoto trasformers). Not to mention built in Toronto Canada. 

I listened to the audionote mitsu se, line magnetic stuff and two custom units before setting my ears on the finale audio amp. Just does everything better most noticable was the extension on the Highs and lows. Put good tubes in these amps they want them. Others also mention the Frankenstein amps as good choices too. 

I'd be happy to go into more detail if you'd like let me know. Can also see my big red one in my profile pics. Note mine is in a larger chassis then the current production. 

- The F3008 is not 15lbs more like 50lbs. the web sight says close to 50lbs fyi.

- I normal run Living Voice Avatar 2 (R3) 94 db, 6ohm.

Funny thing I picked a set of Omega SAM's three weeks ago that I have been trying on the Finale f 3008 with very good results as well. I'll be writing a review on the Omegas soon but lets just say I'm very impressed with them, for the money fantastic value.

-Frank (from Finale Audio -Triode Labs) is a wonderful guy to deal with I agree about the quality of his equipment. even the entry level stuff starting around $1500 is very good for the money.

hay Charles1dad

was going to message you I was interested in what speakers you are using with your Frankenstein’s. I’ve been thinking if an upgrade or sideways move . I'm looking for a little more base.

Coincident Speaker Tech Total eclipse 2 is in your profile are you still using them?

Thanks Charles

I will look into those three speakers thanks for the input.

yes the Living Voice are truly a wonderful speaker and I would recommend them to anyone looking for a speaker with those spec's

I live in a loft that's all open about 850sqft but its not square so ruff L shape but my listening area is 19ft wide with the left wall tapered with my kitchen on it. the right wall is all glass, roof is 18ft front wall 16ft back and its open to the back behind my chair about another 15ft then its open to the L. large and no bass modes but many other issues as you can see.

Glen

will do mafredas but I will start a new thread as i don't want to take this one over.

link to the post manfredas as requested ;-)

https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/three-weeks-with-omega-sam-s