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

Showing 1 response by lancelock

I have quite a few Decware products. 2 amps, 2 preamps and 1 pair of speakers. I don't know of a company that stands behind they're products like Decware. I don't know how many companies where you can pick up the phone and talk to the owner.

Decware amps are built like a tank. Most have auto biasing, my ZMA amp has gauges and an ingenious, easy to use biasing system. The sound is incredible and nothing I've heard comes close except my David Berning ZOTL amps.