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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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carlsbad2
2,021 posts
 

@ozzy62 I'd love to see a head to head with Aric and Decware.  Steve is a master designer but I like what I see from Aric also.  Aric has a huge advantage on delivery time so it is hard to do a comparison.

Jerry

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ozzy62
3,277 posts
 

I owned a Torii II a few years ago and I liked it a lot. I thought about getting on the list a while back for the latest Torii, but I don’t have the patience for that. This is my third Aric amp and they’ve all been excellent performers. I still have a custom Aric EL84 amp at 15 wpc. While it sounds great, the 300B amp actually sounds more authoritative.

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roxy54
8,113 posts
 

Also, check out the ANK 300B with the optional C-core transformers. I had one and regret selling it.

pinwa
297 posts
 

Keep in mind that the Decware deposits are non-refundable.  They don't highlight that on their site or when you place an order but if you try to cancel they won't give you your money back.  I'll never buy anything from them.

roadcykler
186 posts
 

According to the people who say more watts sound better, you'd do well to avoid that amp. Then again, they probably think that a fuse can alter the sound so I say, go for it. Personally I don't want to wait that long and wouldn't support him for other reasons that I can't mention here. 

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