Decware Sarah 300B Amp?
Fellow Audio Fanatics -
For the record, I’m set with my current two systems. I’ve got one push-pull tube system in my living room and a class a solid state system in my office. They’ve taken a few years to build. Overall, I’m happy and plan to live with them for a long time…
That said, a long time doesn’t mean “forever.”
Which brings me to the Decware Sarah 300B amp I’ve been reading about and listening to audio snippets on. As I’ve made my way through this audio journey, I’m sensing my end-state might be moving towards the direction of an amp like the Decware 300B. From what I gather, it seems to deliver a lush and immersive presentation that feels like it could easily replace my solid state system and give me more enjoyment as I paddle towards retirement.
Has anyone heard this amp? Or provide a point of view on Decware amps in general?
I’m thinking of putting myself on the list, forgetting about it for the three+ years it will take to get one, and purchasing it when it’s available in 2027 (I can’t believe we are so far into this century already). Of course I’d need to get a different pair of speakers, which isn’t that of big deal to me financially. I’d probably sell off my current office system and bring in the Decware 300B and perhaps some Zu speakers.
I welcome your feedback and impressions on Decware!
For reference, my systems are below:
Main - in the living room
Office - smaller room
I've had 3 decware amps and like them a lot. I'm 1.5 years on the list for a Decware 300B but think I'm still a year out. In the mean time I've steeped up about 2 levels from Decware with my current amp. I don't know if it will become available making someone very happy or if it will become my back up amp. I'll have to hear it first. Jerry |
@danager There isn't much tube rolling to do on the SE84UFO (my current backup amp) and there won't be much to do on the Sarah either. Get a pair of EML 300B and be happy. Same with inputs, it is pretty easy to get a good pair and quit shopping. There are a few inferior 300Bs out there that you should just skip. Now if you want to do a lot of inespensive (until you add it all up) tube rolling get a ZMA or Torii. You'll see a lot of my posts in the tube rolling threads on Decware forum. I rolled most options in the ZMA and ended up deciding in the end that the KT66 which Steve built the amp around was the best. Jerry |
@ozzy62 I'd love to see a head to head with Aric and Decware. Steve is a master designer but I like what I see from Aric also. Aric has a huge advantage on delivery time so it is hard to do a comparison. Jerry |
