Decware preamp

Does anyone have experience with the Decware Zen Ultra 6 channel preamp? If so, what are your thoughts on the unit? Thanks.

rlb6101-22-2018 6:05pm

normd Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2 posts 03-16-2018 at 07:23pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have the Decware ZTPRE
br3098 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 994 posts 03-17-2018 at 12:54am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete normd wrote: I have the Decware ZTPRE Do you have the old model or one of the new ones- the new one with the V6-looking tube engine? I have been wondering how this unit sounds. Are you using the balanced XLR outputs or did you add the RCAs?
normd Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2 posts 03-17-2018 at 01:26am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have serial number 14 with the six tubes in a v-formation. The unit is amazing. I am curt comparing it to going directly from my modified Sonica DAC into my Decware Mystery amp (ZMA) and I think the preamp adds depth and sound stage and makes digital sources less harsh with my Focal speakers. I bought the ZTPre with all options so I have XLR and phono. I use phono for my Chinook phono amp and the XLRs for the DAC and another phono amp. The preamp really shines with phono. The unit is about as close to no preamp as you can get as far as coloration, but with awesome gain. What amp are you using?