Decware and “The List”

Actually there are some nice folks over at SHF…. Please don’t pollute another site with your elitist BS

Narcissistic prick…….   

Decware is saying 20 months?    How is that possible ? They built around 650 last year , half were UFO84 which are no where near as labor intensive as Torii , 300b , etc.    Do the math, over 2100 backorders,  divided by 650 = approximately 3.25 years.  Steve G's  300b review will push that to 5 years real soon.   

I wouldn't offer more than $3500 even if sealed ,  warranty transfer is costly with the mandatory purchase of new tubes

I just don't see the value in buying a used Decware.   Part of its allure is the Lifetime Warranty.  To obtain a warranty transfer is going to be almost $500, not to mention tubes which there are many of in that amp. 

The UFO84 is worth sending in to transfer warranty because it's $150 or less and the tubes are cheap....   more expensive Decwares have a number of tubes that add to the cost.    Good luck

No one cares about narcissistic 45 year old retirees..

Does it have your name on the original invoice ?   If yes, it is second hand.  

No one cares about your closet of toys that you don’t use. You are supposed to enjoy it.

You should join SteveHoffman Forum , maybe someone over there will think your gold records are cool

Jeff i wasn't really low balling....  second hand gear is second hand gear.   Would you trust a guy like RAII guy anyway ?   I wouldn't.   Guy is poison to this site.  

I buy used all the time, rarely do I care about the warranty.   But where is the value proposition buying a used Decware and then having to send it in for what is no doubt a great warranty ?    Would you pay a premium on the amp only to send it in and spend over $1000 on shipping , tubes , and testing / certification?    I wouldn't no matter what the brand.  

When I see your screen name I usually avoid the topic.  

Thanks all....  he is a low life for sure.   No dig against Decware , but I wouldn't pay a premium just  because they are backordered.   Not for any amp.   I waited 11 months for my  amp and I'd do it again.    

Funny thing about  Gold Record Guy is he  has a few high end pieces , but most is good ole' Mid Fi gear that for whatever reason he is "collecting".   Saving, thinking he can gouge someone in the future because it's "new" .   This hobby is completely lost on a guy like that.    What a loser. 

One thing  this hobby has taught me is my system is quite modest compared to many here.  But call my baby ugly and I'll come out swinging !  That's almost like saying my kids are funny looking.     Happy listening!     

RIAA GUY.  , here is your chance to be a decent human being.   If I were rich and successful like you I would reach out to Chip after reading this post.... maybe sell him that amp for what you have into it???? 

Hey sorry your thread went off the rails.... I would put a WTB ad for whatever amp you want on USAM and on Decwares site. Also check HiFi Shark . It is an aggregate of most audio sales across the globe. Good luck.

+1 voodoo.    Very brave to face that diagnosis head on with such dignity.   I wish you well Chip.  Hopefully you find the exact amp you are looking for .

Again , no one cares.....  show the world you have a shread of decency and offer Chip your Decware at a decent price...

My issue with Decware is this … don’t tell me it’s 18 months with 2100 people on the List when your monthly production is less than 60 units.  Math doesn’t lie, that’s over a three year wait.  The list is growing faster than they can build and that’s a bad thing.   The Steve G review will only put them further behind. Didn’t they learn anything from the last two reviews of the UFO84?

  They should just say look, we don’t want to sacrifice quality it will be 2 1/2 to 3 years .. are you still in ?