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Jeff1

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ZMA mfg date 10/2015
08/04/18 at 15:03:56

ZMA $ 4,650.00 as in pic. Insured shipping in pelican case is about $190.00. Tubes ship separately not sure what that would be Additional set of the OA3 coke bottle and 3 KT66 tubes as well.. I can ship to decware for the warranty service or to you. I can negotiate a bit but the price is good for a perfectly running unit. Also if there are upgrades and a price increase coming soon it is a good buy. Bank/Cashiers check NO paypal.

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mark58 Seasoned Member Posts: 5647	Re: ZMA mfg date 10/2015 Reply #1 - 08/04/18 at 16:24:31 How about some pics? Red Caps or standard Black Caps? Base? What Transformers? What inputs...XLR? What serial number? I'm not really in the market for a ZMA but these are things buyers will want to know. Mark.
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Jeff1 Senior Member Posts: 97	Re: ZMA mfg date 10/2015 Reply #2 - 08/04/18 at 17:45:06 Serial number 035. no XLR inputs. At that build date I think the transformers are the UFO but a call to decware should provide any specific details on that.
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Archie Seasoned Member Posts: 2731	Re: ZMA mfg date 10/2015 Reply #3 - 08/04/18 at 18:20:55 The ZMA transformers are "ultra linear" but they are not UFO. Steve addressed this topic a year or two ago in one of the ZMA threads.
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Archie Seasoned Member Posts: 2731	Re: ZMA mfg date 10/2015 Reply #4 - 08/04/18 at 18:28:05 I'm curious about the shipping since I'll be sending mine back for Anniversary upgrade. I checked UPS and got $120 to ship from CO to IL in its Pelican case with $6K insurance. That was no tubes, of course.
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mark58 Seasoned Member Posts: 5647	Re: ZMA mfg date 10/2015 Reply #5 - 08/04/18 at 20:28:06 On Transformers, I meant are they for 4 to 8 ohm speakers or 8 to 16 ohm speakers? For example HR-1s are 4 ohm and Zu Audio Soul Superfly Speakers are 16 ohm...
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Jeff1 Senior Member Posts: 97	Re: ZMA mfg date 10/2015 Reply #6 - 08/04/18 at 21:26:46 If anyone is is seriously interested send me a PM and I will answer any questions.
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Jeff1 Senior Member Posts: 97	Re: ZMA mfg date 10/2015 Reply #7 - 08/08/18 at 13:47:13 I 'll go down to $4,499.00 thats just a grand over a Torii MK4 so it can't get much better than than that for the extra power and giant caps over the ToriI MK4. Even if you want to go to Decware for the warranty that extra cost still puts you below a new amp and you have the extra tubes as well. PM me if you have any questions.
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Jeff1

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Re: ZMA mfg date 10/2015
Reply #8 - 08/14/18 at 01:18:28

Bump. My Taboo is close to being on the build table and a sale would put this amp in a nice home. You won't see a ZMA at this price so if you are waiting I would take it now. I am not dropping the price any further as this is a steal. I figured the ZMA would hold better value and sell a bit quicker but it is what it is so your's for the taking. PM me if interested.

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Tubeburner Verified Member Posts: 19	Re: ZMA mfg date 10/2015 Reply #9 - 08/17/18 at 18:07:02 What a.ps have you compared the ZMA to?
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Jeff1 Senior Member Posts: 97	Re: ZMA mfg date 10/2015 Reply #10 - 08/18/18 at 00:47:29 Not sure I know what you mean by "a.ps" comparison. What is that?
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Lon Seasoned Member "Love without guts is worthless!" Philip K. Dick Posts: 23680	Re: ZMA mfg date 10/2015 Reply #11 - 08/18/18 at 00:49:26 Hey Jeff, I think it was an unintentional typo for "amps"!
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Jeff1

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Re: ZMA mfg date 10/2015
Reply #12 - 08/18/18 at 13:47:16

When I was looking for a new amp I decided to check out tube amps due to a few music friends who told me how they preferred vinyl and the "warm" tube sound. So I spent time looking at the usual big names like Manley, Ayon, Carver, CJ, BAT etc and then google searching for anything else. A few smaller brands showed up including Decware. I run direct from a source component so I needed a volume control. I would say the selling points for me other than that were the direct to buyer, build quality and the size of the caps. I don't think I ever ran it past about 70% of its power but the quality of sound was equal all through the range. It never sounded like "amplified music" when turned up like I had with previous SS amps.

I hate to let it go but I am losing my dedicated room and need to go the way of headphones. I am a very critical consumer so I am not happy with a product forget about me buying another from the same company but on the other hand If I am pleased I will repurchase. I have found that I enjoy my Esoteric sources so I have owned 2 of their units as well as 3 pairs of Legacy Audio speakers.

Based on my experience with my ZMA I have a Taboo MK4 on order to use as my headphone amp which to me is the best route even after comparisons of other brands on that component as well.

If you are interested in the ZMA send me a private message if you prefer. I think the price I have is excellent for this amp. If you want it shipped to decware for a check up and new tubes I will ship it there but at the price I am offering you would need to pick up the cost of the check up, new tubes and shipping to you from Decware.

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Tubeburner Verified Member Posts: 19	Re: ZMA mfg date 10/2015 Reply #13 - 08/24/18 at 18:11:00 Sorry, I did mean amps. I am moving, so maybe down the road if still available.
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Jeff1 Senior Member Posts: 97	Re: ZMA mfg date 10/2015 Reply #14 - 08/26/18 at 22:40:14 Bump......No offers? Looks like its headed to the flea market. Grab it while you can.
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Jeff1 Senior Member Posts: 97	Re: ZMA mfg date 10/2015 Reply #15 - 08/27/18 at 22:37:27 Still would rather sell it here to an appreciative decwarephile than a flea market give away. Make an offer I have about a week or 2 left.
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Jeff1 Senior Member Posts: 97	Re: ZMA mfg date 10/2015 Reply #16 - 08/31/18 at 19:49:03 I ll try another bump. Christmas is close! What a nice gift.
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