2. amps-preamps
  3. 129503-46

Decware and Zu. A pairing made in heaven

I received my Decware SE34I.5 integrated SET amp to day...

...it simply blew me away.  I have Zu Omen Def Mk ii's with the Radian upgrades.  It drives them effortlessly. The bass is sublime, the soundstage is huge, everything has a fleshy 3 dimensional quality to it, and the voices, I mean they might as well be in the room. But the thing that I wasn't prepared for was the dynamics.   I put Dave Brubeck's Take Five on and the drum solo was so real sounding, so "there" - it's the bass I've been searching for.  I have to say job well done Mr. Deckert, job well done!
last_lemming
grinnell
1,111 posts
 
I run a pair of Ref 3A de Capos off the Decware Mini.  The de Capos are great for tubes pretty  flat impedence and a good 92db.  But sometimes I want to rock out.  Been considering the Zu Soul- 8 ohms but also looked at some other Zu's.

Nice to hear its a good match

last_lemming OP
639 posts
 
I've never heard de Capos, so I can't really compare unfortunately. My other system consists of Thiel CS 2.4's, BAT preamp and Halo a21 amp with Purist Audio Design speaker cable. Pretty much a polar opposite approach to the Zu set up!
jond's avatar
jond
5,905 posts
 
So inquiring minds want to know do you have a preference in systems?
last_lemming OP
639 posts
 
Ah, yes, well it's like this:

the Thiels are like a hi resolution photograph. Every detail is there, every shade is rendered. It's acurate and tells the truth without holding back. If what you want is an accurate portrayal then the Thiels are for you. 

The Zu's with Decware combo is that same photo, but as if it was painted by Van Gogh. Somehow it's richer, and moves you more. 

I use use to prefer the first, but as I get older I now prefer the latter. 
aberyclark
1,359 posts
 
How loud can you get the zu's with the 6 watt amp.? I have the same Zus and shopping for a tube amp. I am looking at Primaluna
More to discover