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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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dweller
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The Almarro requires biasing every time it is used (and usually needs it).
Bias tabs are up-front under tubes so convenient at least.
So much for ease of ownership (it does sound good, however).
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dweller
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Think I forgot to mention I owned the "A" model not the "B".
As the "B" model is not self bias, I can't see why the "B" would require less manual biasing than the "A". Maybe I had cheap tubes?
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