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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
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evank
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I have the Almarro and you do not have to bias it every time it is used. I haven't biased mine in 3 years, I have even checked with my meter . Even the owners manual states when the tubes are new you may have some drift but further down the line it will stay put.

Almarro has a U.S. distributers  so you do not have to worry about getting service.

Here is a link
http://www.almarro.com/distribution.html

 I have even contacted them in Japan when I misplaced my manual and they copied to an email for me.

Love my Almarro
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