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How do the other Decware amps compare to  SE84UFO? (Read 2276 times)
Reptar
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How do the other Decware amps compare to  SE84UFO?
03/12/20 at 20:13:57
 
Hi, I have the Decware SE84UFO (and the Zrock2) and keep being astonished at how wonderful this amplifier is - the only word for it is Magic!

There is some quality about this amplifier that I have never heard from any other amplifier. I've had a bunch SS (Rotel), vintage tube (Fisher 500C), some ChiFi tube amps and also a handmade SEP amp and preamp from Dennis Had that sounds amazing in it own right.

The Dennis Had amp certainly has more power that I felt I needed for my large living room but I don't hear the same magic that I do from the SE84UFO and was wondering if the other Decware amps have more power AND sound as magical as the Zen Triode SE84UFO?

Any opinions on that?

Thanks
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Re: How do the other Decware amps compare to  SE84UFO?
Reply #1 - 03/13/20 at 19:30:41
 
I have owned/own Rachaels/25th/Zen/Torri MkIII and enjoyed them all.  I think they all have magic.  

But, if you go with a higher power Decware amp, I'd encourage you to get one with the UFO transformers.  I have heard a before and after and I think they add magic.

I haven't heard any amps with the 25th upgrades, but based on what I hear in my Zen 25th, the upgrades add even more magic.

I guess it just comes down to how much magic your means allow you to invest.
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Reply #2 - 03/13/20 at 19:36:01
 
Thanks for the advice! I would love to upgrade, am looking at the new Big Betsy speakers and the other amps. Have to save up for the purchase but am wondering what to get. I appreciate your taking the time to share your thoughts.

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Steve
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Reply #3 - 03/13/20 at 19:43:55
 
You might be able to achieve the same thing with more sensitive speakers.  The Lii audio play pretty loud with 2.3 watts.  Just depends on the size of the room.
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