Well, looks like there is no love for the Taboo Mk 4. Is the price too high? Maybe there’s a buyer’s preference for a direct shipment without going through Decware? Want the tubes thrown in? Let’s talk!

This amp is practically new, lived in the back bedroom in its unopened box until a week ago when I finally unboxed it to A/B against a DNA Stratus (significantly more $$). The Stratus has hours on it so the comparison was lopsided I know but still the Stratus is the one I want to keep for now (perceived SQ). There are no issues with the Taboo except that I ordered it with black chickenhead knobs and it arrived with gold knobs. I’m sure Decware will swap these if they get the amp back to certify or if requested (the invoice states black chickenhead). I like the looks of the gold knobs but prefer the chickenheads for referencing.

The noisy (hum) 6N1P input tube was temporarily replaced with the one from my SE84UFO25 to confirm the hum source. That 6N1P is now back in the UFO25 so only 3 of the 4 original Taboo tubes are available.

As far as my preference to go through Decware is concerned I feel it’s a no-brainer for both seller and buyer. The details are at https://www.decware.com/newsite/service.html and I have no problem adjusting the asking price to facilitate this. Still I can certainly ship directly to the buyer with or without tubes. So make me a reasonable offer.  I’ve got a Sarah 300B that will be arriving later in the year so I need to feed the piggy bank.

Mike

Hi Lon and thanks for the info. I was unaware of such and will see if I can find the pertinent posts. I don't know the topology of the taboo but with the same tube compliment as the UFO2 I can't see Steve deviating wildly on the design. We all know how good the UFO2 is. Thanks for all of your contributions over the years too and I will be looking for your Sarah 300B report.

Mike -

I send you an email to purchase the MK 4. I hope to hear back from you.

Best,
Tyler

SOLD