Forums - Print Page

Forums
https://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl
AUDIO FORUMS >> General Discussion and Support >> TORII Jr. or TORII MKIV
https://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1557351006

Message started by Rick on 05/08/19 at 22:30:06

Title: TORII Jr. or TORII MKIV
Post by Rick on 05/08/19 at 22:30:06

I have not had a tube amp since the early 1970s and ended up with a home theater system that is great for HT but really pathetic for 2 channel. Since I gave up TV and sold my HT system I need to get back to good 2 channel. I have Klipsch Forte III speakers and an RME ADI-2 DAC and a turntable. I have been looking at the TORII MK IV and the TORII Jr. What are the advantages of the MK IV and/or disadvantages of the Jr. I would love to get the MK IV but a thousand dollars is a lot of cash. Your thoughts?

Title: Re: TORII Jr. or TORII MKIV
Post by HockessinKid on 05/08/19 at 23:11:44

The Torii Jr. has plenty of power for the Klipsch Forte III's. I suggest looking at 25th Anniversary upgrades, you won't be sorry. You'll be so happy.😃

At 99dB, really any of the Decware amps will drive those speakers.

HK

Title: Re: TORII Jr. or TORII MKIV
Post by Rick on 05/08/19 at 23:31:26

Where do I add the upgrades? I will definitely do that.

Title: Re: TORII Jr. or TORII MKIV
Post by Lon on 05/08/19 at 23:36:35

There's a "Notes" field in the checkout process I believe and you can request the mods there, and Sarah will see that and process accordingly (will likely email you with the additional charge). Or you can call Sarah and accomplish it that way.

Title: Re: TORII Jr. or TORII MKIV
Post by Tommy Freefall on 05/09/19 at 19:32:36

Rick, depending on your room and how loud you like to listen, with those Fortes, you might be able to drop down to the 6wpc SE34I.5 (aka Rachael). Or even the 2wpc Super Zen Triode.
And with the savings, load it up with all the upgrades you want.

Title: Re: TORII Jr. or TORII MKIV
Post by Joey on 05/09/19 at 20:18:30

I have cornwalls in my 25 by 32' weight room and the UFO2 with bluesound node drives them to euphoric levels even with the treadmill on.

Title: Re: TORII Jr. or TORII MKIV
Post by Rick on 05/10/19 at 13:05:01

Is there a difference in sound quality between the Jr. and the other amps like the Rachel?

Title: Re: TORII Jr. or TORII MKIV
Post by Tommy Freefall on 05/10/19 at 15:32:16

Rick, based upon what I recall Steve said - he doesn’t utilize a Good, Better, Best approach - whereby as you spend more and more money you get ever higher levels of sound quality.
Steve voices all his amps to have his signature Decware sound. What you primarily get as you move up the line is more power.
The mode by which a buyer can improve sound quality is via the various upgrades and options - e.g. beewax caps, etc.

Title: Re: TORII Jr. or TORII MKIV
Post by busterfree on 05/10/19 at 19:28:38

You should choose an amp based on power, budget, features, and tube types used in my opinion. All of them will sound good. A good source helps as well. The amp most likely not be the weak link in your system.