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 

 

bluethinker

There is a lot of discussions regarding this amp on the Decware forum and it has been my experience that the members there are very forthcoming with their opinions.  Overall the reviews have been very positive with the majority of the discussions regarding tube choice.

I'm also considering a 300b amplifier but not sure I can wait three years to get one.  The other amp I'm considering is the Space Tech Labs IA-300B-STR.  It uses what he calls a Super Rectifier  While I haven't seen the amp reviewed the responses to the Super Rectifier add on have been super positive.

I've owned my Decware amp the SE84UFO for several years now and it's been rock solid with both watts sounding fantastic.  My only reluctance to stepping into the 300B world is how expensive tube rolling is.  A pair WE 300b tubes at $1500 cost more than my amplifier and all the NOS tubes I've tried. 

Agree that checking out the Decware forum site would be helpful.  A lot of insightful  discussion on tubes as well.  I just received my Decware Torii Jr V2 in Jan after a 26 month wait.  Such a nice sounding amp once you find the right tube synergy. I too have a 300b amp plan for a second option in the future but not decware’s Sarah.  Wait is just too long. At 3 years +.  
@danager  I was intrigued by Space tech Labs super rectifiers. Might give one a go on my Torii Jr. now that tube rolling has settled.  It will give me more opportunities to feed my  tube rolling obsession. 🤪

I've had 3 decware amps and like them a lot.  I'm 1.5 years on the list for a Decware 300B but think I'm still a year out.  In the mean time  I've steeped up about 2 levels from Decware with my current amp.  I don't know if it will become available making someone very happy or if it will become my back up amp.  I'll have to hear it first.

Jerry