Agree that checking out the Decware forum site would be helpful. A lot of insightful discussion on tubes as well. I just received my Decware Torii Jr V2 in Jan after a 26 month wait. Such a nice sounding amp once you find the right tube synergy. I too have a 300b amp plan for a second option in the future but not decware’s Sarah. Wait is just too long. At 3 years +.
@danager I was intrigued by Space tech Labs super rectifiers. Might give one a go on my Torii Jr. now that tube rolling has settled. It will give me more opportunities to feed my tube rolling obsession. 🤪
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
- Innuos Zenith
- Merason Dac1
- Linear Tube Audio Microzotl preamp
- Switch between Audio Hungary P200 tube amp with KT150 tubes
- And Conrad Johnson classic 120 with EL34 tubes
- Puritan 156
- Cables: mix of Cardas Clear, LessLoss, Kimber Kable Palladian PK10 / Speaker Cables - Cardas
- Speakers: QLN Prestige 3 / Dynaudio Heritage Specials
Office - smaller room
- Luxman 590axii
- Buchardt S400 mkii
- Goldnote Streamer
- Lessloss cables
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@oddiofyl does sound a bit towards insanity. When I ordered my amp I was told by Decware it was about a 1 year wait. Thought that’s not too bad I can wait. Well it took over 2 years but I don’t regret it one bit. Fantastic sounding amp to me. Canceling and losing the deposit on the amp made no sense knowing after it arrives if I am not happy I can easily sell it for the price I paid. No risk purchase in my mind. Would I buy another Decware product? No way with that ambiguous 4 year wait. Majority of their orders are the low cost 2 watt amps which require low deposits. I think they should separate their products production and have wait times by model/model grouping. Allow the more expensive amps to be produced independent of the entry level amps. But….not my circus. |
@atmasphere Budget would be a concern for me….Any PP in the $4000-$5000 price range similar to Sarah? |