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SET amps (almarro vs decware)

I'm looking to buy a SET amp under 1500  with at least 4 watts.

The two I'm looking at are
Almarro a318b
Decware zen triode integrated

Almarro is super tough to find used right now, and prices seem to have gone way up. I've read posts a few years back about people picking these up used for $1200. Maybe the a205a?

Decware is attractive to me because of the lifetime warranty. If the almarro broke, I'd have no idea what to do.

I am am looking for some opinions between these two amps, and maybe the a205a as well.

Ease of ownership is a factor too. I want an amp that I can keep for many many years with little hassle. 

Thanks guys
asianatorizzle

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davidpritchard
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I love SET amps. Both companies make excellent products. I do hope that after making your amp decision that before you get into tube rolling you will replace the stock fuse with a Synergistic Research Black fuse. Unlike with tube rolling, the SR fuse comes with a 30 day trial. It will definitely give your amp the sense of greater power. Also better musicality.

Best of luck with your decision.

David Pritchard
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