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Message started by opnly_bafld on 12/15/12 at 22:03:33

Title: Original Torii (no afilliation)
Post by opnly_bafld on 12/15/12 at 22:03:33

I found this ad and though I would pass along the opportunity to own a rare amp.
http://www.bonanza.com/listings/Decware-Zen-Torii-tube-amplifier-TESTED-WORKS-ULTRARARE/85236921?gpid=41279011981&gpkwd=&goog_pla=1&gclid=CMGlxuuznbQCFYYWMgodHGYAag

Title: Re: Original Torii (no afilliation)
Post by ZYGI on 12/16/12 at 14:06:12

Nice find Lin, and still my favorite Decware amp....

I'm not sure what the letter configuration was on these amps, as far as model goes but this Torri needs a pre amp in front of it, as there is no input stage and no volume controls.

Chris K has one of these, with his CSP2 in front of it it sounds mighty good.

Just thought I would throw that out there....

Zygi

Title: Re: Original Torii (no afilliation)
Post by Lon on 12/16/12 at 15:01:18

I always thought these would be killer amps. Love the looks!

Title: Re: Original Torii (no afilliation)
Post by ZYGI on 12/16/12 at 20:32:29

Lon, it is killer, no doubt. I think the price is just a bit high though.

Title: Re: Original Torii (no afilliation)
Post by Doorman on 12/16/12 at 20:50:33

It looks like a wonderful amp especially with the right pre driving it.
I'm guessing it's about the same output as my SE34I.
It's priced a bit high, as Zigi's pointed out.
I'm guessing the Hazen mod would make it sound mighty fine.
Don

Title: Re: Original Torii (no afilliation)
Post by opnly_bafld on 12/16/12 at 21:25:55

I think they are 12w/ch.

Title: Re: Original Torii (no afilliation)
Post by ZYGI on 12/16/12 at 22:23:45

Lin, You're correct 12W per channel of PP goodness. You really need to run the EL34L tubes, not the EL34B's To take it up just a notch and get close to my personal amp you could run KT77's

Hazen mod works with this amp, yes. I'm not sure of the Hazen mod is negated when the KT77's are used.

Zygi

Title: Re: Original Torii (no afilliation)
Post by Lon on 12/17/12 at 00:33:07

I don't think the Hazen Grid works with KT77s.

Title: Re: Original Torii (no afilliation)
Post by opnly_bafld on 12/19/12 at 17:28:32

Price now $950 shipped.