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Doorman Seasoned Member "pouring from the empty into the void" Posts: 381	Re: NEW DECWARE AMP at DECFEST2007 Reply #15 - 08/24/07 at 23:51:44 Looking forward to further reports! (just when I got my credit card payed off too! ) Any info on the cdp?, type of transport, etc?? Don
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Hotsauce Seasoned Member Posts: 210	Re: NEW DECWARE AMP at DECFEST2007 Reply #16 - 08/25/07 at 03:42:55 Will the power supply redesign be able to be applied to produce a signiture version of the CSP2 as well? ie: all poly caps, and choke regulated? John C.
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subman Ex Member	Re: NEW DECWARE AMP at DECFEST2007 Reply #17 - 08/25/07 at 12:40:41 AH, THIS IS THE PRODUCT i HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR. A 240v version I hope Steve.
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Andy831 Seasoned Member Posts: 106	Re: NEW DECWARE AMP at DECFEST2007 Reply #18 - 08/26/07 at 21:24:39 Oh Crap!!!! I thought I had finished the upgrading on my amps. Just got settled with a pair pf CS`s and a CSP lol and along come these beauties. When can we see some specs and design notes Steve?
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stone_of_tone Seasoned Member Listen Often/Listen Deep Posts: 267	Re: NEW DECWARE AMP at DECFEST2007 Reply #19 - 08/27/07 at 13:54:21 Standard input voltage from CDPlayer at 2 volts? My AA Dac can be bumped up higher, but I prefer to keep it at 2V.....and use no preamp. Awesome new Amps, Road Trip!!! Stone of Tone 8-)
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subman Ex Member	Re: NEW DECWARE AMP at DECFEST2007 Reply #20 - 08/30/07 at 02:14:48 Steve, can this be pre-ordered?, I cant wait to get them in system.
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Corey Verified Member Posts: 27	Re: NEW DECWARE AMP at DECFEST2007 Reply #21 - 08/31/07 at 03:27:49 Glory to God! Oh boy...
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paulc Ex Member	Re: NEW DECWARE AMP at DECFEST2007 Reply #22 - 08/31/07 at 14:37:07 Sorry Corey but there are still some of us that are "dancing with the one that brung us".
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Randy in Caintuck

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Re: NEW DECWARE AMP at DECFEST2007
Reply #23 - 08/31/07 at 15:47:06

paulc wrote on 08/31/07 at 14:37:07:

Sorry Corey but there are still some of us that are "dancing with the one that brung us".

I know a couple of people who are dyed-in-the-wool DH-SET fans and will simply not listen to any amplifier that is not in that camp. I have owned a couple of very highly regarded DH-SET amps (Korneff 45 and Wright Sound 2A3 monos). They are fine amplifiers. They sound a lot different than my SV83/EL84 based Decware Select (stock or modified). Are they better ? Some might think so ..... :-/

I'm still using the "tiny bottles" amp and the DH-SET amps went to live with someone else ..... ;)

In this hobby, personal taste is everything ..... 8-)

Randy

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buzz

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Re: NEW DECWARE AMP at DECFEST2007
Reply #24 - 08/31/07 at 19:21:02

Randy in Caintuck wrote on 08/31/07 at 15:47:06:

I know a couple of people who are dyed-in-the-wool DH-SET fans and will simply not listen to any amplifier that is not in that camp. I have owned a couple of very highly regarded DH-SET amps (Korneff 45 and Wright Sound 2A3 monos). They are fine amplifiers. They sound a lot different than my SV83/EL84 based Decware Select (stock or modified). Are they better ? Some might think so ..... :-/

I'm still using the "tiny bottles" amp and the DH-SET amps went to live with someone else ..... ;)

In this hobby, personal taste is everything ..... 8-)

Randy

I love my 300B's but I know that nothing compares to the 'fast' SV83 tube. Each has their own sound. I'd like to hear how awful my amps sound next to Steves new monoblocks. I am not so sensitive to be upset over having an inferior sounding amp. That problem is easily fixed. I think hearing the differences first hand would be an education for me.

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Randy in Caintuck

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Re: NEW DECWARE AMP at DECFEST2007
Reply #25 - 08/31/07 at 19:53:27

Howdy buzz,

The guys I know that love their 300Bs and 2A3s prefer them to my Select. I have no problem with that.

I doubt that your amplifiers sound "awful" compared to anything on the market. From what I understand, they are top shelf ..... but, as you observed, "each has their own sound".

The best way to hear for yourself is to bring your amps to the DecFest in October ..... and your speakers of choice, if possible ..... 8-)

It would be great to meet you in person,

Randy

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CEC TL-2 belt drive CD transport
Camelot Uther / Anagram DAC
Decware Model SE84C+ amplifier
Greenvalve Audio Type 10 amplifier
The Horns
Parker Audio Troll Magnus speakers
Open baffle towers - Hawthorne Augies, Visaton B200s and Heil Air Motion Transformers

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Terry Seasoned Member Listen with your Heart, not with your ears!! Posts: 792	Re: NEW DECWARE AMP at DECFEST2007 Reply #26 - 08/31/07 at 22:00:05 Just to throw a couple of pennies in here, I think the closest sounding tube to the EL84 variety is the 45, sounds very similar to me. But at the prices matches pairs are fetching, their not worth it to me. TG
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Steve Deckert

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Re: NEW DECWARE AMP at DECFEST2007
Reply #27 - 08/31/07 at 23:39:11

Corey wrote on 08/31/07 at 03:27:49:

Oh boy...

Ego check!

I know statements like that are more damaging then productive from a sales point of view BUT I've listened to probably more SET amps in the same room and on more supporting gear then anyone in this forum. I believe the statement is completely true - that's why I said it.

I will admit that with a tweaked Sony Playstation as a source, there is no question that a DHT 2A3, 300B or 45 amp is absolutely going to sound sweeter then mine.

Steve

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selmerdave Seasoned Member When words fail, music speaks - HC Anderson Posts: 461	Re: NEW DECWARE AMP at DECFEST2007 Reply #28 - 08/31/07 at 23:47:17 LOL! Dave
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Doorman Seasoned Member "pouring from the empty into the void" Posts: 381	Re: NEW DECWARE AMP at DECFEST2007 Reply #29 - 09/01/07 at 02:46:31 Don
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