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robd Verified Member Posts: 20	new to decware 11/01/19 at 17:59:52 I have been reviewing Decware's site for a view days and love their equipment and forum. There is a lot of info. I currently listen to vinyl.. tubes... interested in upgrading. Thanks, Robd
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Donnie Seasoned Member Why does it hurt when I pee? Posts: 2193	Re: new to decware Reply #1 - 11/01/19 at 21:38:13 Welcome to the family! Poke around, read up on things that take your interest. You can't go wrong when you ask questions, there are a lot of smart people here that will help you on your journey. Just don't ask me anything, I'm likely to send you down a shadowy path.
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Archie Seasoned Member Posts: 2731	Re: new to decware Reply #2 - 11/01/19 at 23:51:02 Careful, I was in your position several years ago and now I've got a full stable of Decware!
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robd Verified Member Posts: 20	Re: new to decware Reply #3 - 11/03/19 at 15:38:12 thanks guys. looking to upgrade. Have an m1 audio note phono stage, George wright 2A3's mono blocks, Rega TT and 94 db efficient speakers. Checking out the phono stage here.
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Brian Seasoned Member Posts: 897	Re: new to decware Reply #4 - 11/05/19 at 03:32:07 Hello Rob, How well do you like the sound you have now? Have you identified a weak link in your equipment? Welcome to the forum. Brian
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Reply #5 - 11/05/19 at 04:01:08

Welcome to forum!

If your speakers are working well with a 2A3 single-ended amplifier, then you're a perfect candidate for a Zen Triode. Any of them would be an upgrade because the 6P15P-EV output tube is faster, far more neutral, and more extended. It is an unbeatable tube. Everything that we have made since the original in 1996 has been an effort to get as close to that sound as possible. It is our reference.

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robd Verified Member Posts: 20	Re: new to decware Reply #6 - 11/08/19 at 16:21:40 Brian, I think the weakest link might be my TT. Also my Audio Note is up there in age, but still performs really well. Steve, thanks nothing but good reviews on all your equipment. I will indeed look into the Zen Triode. Thanks
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Reply #7 - 11/10/19 at 03:15:28

Hello Rob,
I hope someone will chime in here who knows more than me (almost anyone in the forum). I do not know how to upgrade a phonograph. Is yours needing a better tone-arm, or some vibration damping, or what is it needing?

You have not mentioned your auditorium. Are you happy with the room acoustics?

Here is hoping someone will find this thread who can actually be of use to you.
Brian

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Reply #8 - 11/10/19 at 15:45:09

robd - If you are looking to upgrade the phonostage, lots of members here will vouch for the ZP3, with or without the 25 upgrades. You can order new from Steve and get all the latest tech, or wait for one to come up used on the classifieds. All our gear was order new with the exception of our CSP3 which I bought used and had it sent to Decware for a check up and had the warranty changed to my name. I have used the ZP3 with the ZMC1 step up on a few low output MC carts and never been disappointed. Ask your questions, mine the forum and keep us posted on YOUR trip. Happy listening, Chris.

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robd Verified Member Posts: 20	Re: new to decware Reply #9 - 11/10/19 at 17:10:47 Brian-I'm thinking of upgrading the TT to a newer one. Say Rega P6 or a VPI. I have my set up in my bedroom. Not too bad of a set up. Chris-I have been reading about the ZP3 might be the way to go. I can plug it in the Aux. of Audio Note M1. There are very nice options here.
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Reply #10 - 11/10/19 at 18:04:45

Rob,

I'm going to put in my usual plug for a Technics 1200G TT. Technics hit it out of the park with this one. After 12 years with direct drive Technics 1200 tables, I'd never go back to a belt. The only issue with the G that I found was the resonance in the arm around 300 Hz. (All tables/arms have a vibration signature.) That was easily taken care of though.

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robd Verified Member Posts: 20	Re: new to decware Reply #11 - 11/11/19 at 18:00:23 Thanks for the info will check it out.
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robd Verified Member Posts: 20	Re: new to decware Reply #12 - 11/27/19 at 16:46:54 Looking at TT's down to Technics, Rega and VPI (classic-1).
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Archie Seasoned Member Posts: 2731	Re: new to decware Reply #13 - 11/27/19 at 17:21:14 Did you see this 2016 review of the 1200G? If this link doesn't work, I can send you the PDF. The review is on page 42. https://downmagaz.com/digital_magazine/82450-hi-fi-news-june-2016.html
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HockessinKid Seasoned Member Posts: 1088	Re: new to decware Reply #14 - 11/27/19 at 17:49:03 If you want a great deal on a VPI classic 1 contact Steve Yeung at VAS audio. Steve does a lot of work for VPI and has several classic 1 turntables with upgraded motors. He also manufactures amazing cartridges. Will give you a great price on a TT & cart bundle. Also does cartridge re-tipping. He's in central NJ. HK
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robd Verified Member Posts: 20	Re: new to decware Reply #15 - 11/28/19 at 15:50:56 Thanks for the info. The link didn't work can you send pdf. I will contact Steve at VAS audio. Thanks a bunch. Roberto
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robd Verified Member Posts: 20	Re: new to decware Reply #16 - 11/29/19 at 19:40:59 Well I narrowed my choices down to the VPI classic 1 and the Rega P6. Just a hard choice. Thanks
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Lon Seasoned Member "Love without guts is worthless!" Philip K. Dick Posts: 23430	Re: new to decware Reply #17 - 11/29/19 at 20:00:24 I have a Rega RP3 with all the Groovetracer mods and LOVE it. . .best turntable I've ever owned (I have never owned a Project--just a Garrard, a few Pioneers and a B&O).
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robd Verified Member Posts: 20	Re: new to decware Reply #18 - 11/30/19 at 16:17:00 Can't argue with you. I have had my Rega Planar 3 for over 10 years no complaints here. Reading all the engineered and re-engineered that goes on now a days with TT thought it was time to upgrade.
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robd Verified Member Posts: 20	Re: new to decware Reply #19 - 12/17/19 at 16:54:59 Looking 2a3 tubes for my mono blocks. Also, on web site what kind of tubes are sold? Looking to by 12ax7. Thanks
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Showme Seasoned Member Posts: 302	Re: new to decware Reply #20 - 12/18/19 at 19:45:49 12AX7 tubes are available on this website for $22.00. Scroll down under "tube gear" and you should fine them.
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robd Verified Member Posts: 20	Re: new to decware Reply #21 - 12/19/19 at 00:13:46 ok thanks, do you know the brand of tubes sold here.
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GroovySauce Seasoned Member Posts: 810	Re: new to decware Reply #22 - 12/20/19 at 01:10:34 I don't know what brands of tubes Decware sells. Based on what I've read from other members. I'm guessing it's what Steve finds and likes in his amps.
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robd Verified Member Posts: 20	Re: new to decware Reply #23 - 12/22/19 at 17:29:49 ok thanks, I guess I will ask what brand of tubes are in the zp3.
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