I understand that this unit is a top flight phono preamp for somebody who is heavily into vinyl. You don't hear much about it because I suspect that most everybody who has one is so satisfied with theirs.

Good question. I purchased a pair of Siemans triple mica 12ax7`s & a 1950`s GEC 5u4 in anticipation and put them straight in. 2 months in and what I`m hearing is my deck/arm/cartridge.  If the ZP3/ZMC1 could talk to me it would say " You really like me dont you ? No buttons or dials to play with, just sit back and enjoy your vinyl." But in a while think about what I`ll sound like with a  more expensive cartridge and a couple more pairs of Styx i/c`s"                                                          In a word I would say it`s neutrally vibrant ( my cartridge ?), and more revealing as components play in more. John Martyn and JJ Cale really show what fine atmospheric recordings they made.  :) - syd

I noticed today that Jeff of Tone Audio has ordered a ZP3. I hope that means well see another great Tone Audio review of a Decware product!

I'm so glad I ordered mine as I'm getting more and more into vinyl each day. I've discovered that early jazz from 1917 or so (the Original Dixieland Jazz Band recordings) through the swing era and the traditional jazz "revival" period seem in general to sound better on the best vinyl masterings than more than 90 percent of the cd masterings, and I'm concentrating on listening to those. They sound fantastic through my PS Audio  GCPH phono preamp, and I expect them to sound even more wonderful through the ZP3. I may have an even bigger problem leaving the house. . .