Decware Appreciation Thread (MT review up on first page 2-10-12) - Page 10

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Originally Posted by Frank I 

You have a headphone amp for your headphones. I would ckeck out the Prima Luna Amps in the 35-40W range. They are very nice amps and run on EL34,KT77,KT88,KT90 and bunch of other including 6550. If you need the 40 Watts for about 2K your good to go. 2250  for the 40W model with Genelex KT88 standard and included. You will drive the Gallo nicely with that and astill have your V200 for your LCD2

Thanks for the tips, I'll give them a look.

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Originally Posted by WarriorAnt 

I just wish these amps had more power.

SE (single ended) amps have very clear sonics. They trade that sonic "clarity" for less power.

I'm an SE convert. Used to own PP (Push pull) but after I've made the switch, there is no turning back for me!

Everytime a friend or relative comes over to listen to my SE tube amp, without fail, the 1st thing they utter is "Its so CLEAR".

I respect the alternate views of those who favour 25W and above PP tube amps but for me, SE is the way to go. (and EL34 tubes too!) :)

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Originally Posted by Lord Soth 

SE (single ended) amps have very clear sonics. They trade that sonic "clarity" for less power.

 

I'm an SE convert. Used to own PP (Push pull) but after I've made the switch, there is no turning back for me!

 

Everytime a friend or relative comes over to listen to my SE tube amp, without fail, the 1st thing they utter is "Its so CLEAR".

 

I respect the alternate views of those who favour 25W and above PP tube amps but for me, SE is the way to go. (and EL34 tubes too!) :)

 

Thanks for the info.  I'm going to be driving a pair of Gallo Strada's and I was hoping one of the Decwares could do the job but I think I'm going to need more power.  Still a toss up now between tubes and solid state for the Strada's.  However the Taboo is still relegated for summers end for my tube addition to my headphone rig, driving speakers with it was never a consideration for me but would have been a plus.

What SE amps do you like?

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Originally Posted by WarriorAnt 

 

What SE amps do you like?

 

I favour SE amps which use EL34s as output tubes.

Decware sells a few variants of SE based EL34 amps. IMHO, you can't go wrong with any of them! :)

SE - because of the sonic clarity as explained above. You will find that most Decware amps are SE in nature and with good reason because of this.

EL34 - because of the mid-range warmth and tonality especially for female vocals. On my SE tube amp, I can (and still) listen to Ella Fitzgerald all day long. Her sultry and life-like voice can melt any heart of stone!

EL34 tubes, the good ones such as Mullards XF2s which I'm using in my rig also have fantastic low end bass. The usual weakness of tube amps in general is that they have very weak bass.

Not so for the EL34 XF2 Mullard tubes.

Hence my rig can also be used for listening to the occasional pop/rock music with plenty of bass.

So does anyone here have the Decware Extended Range Radial speakers? I'm happy with my headphone selection right now... but I'm considering moving into the world of speakers. Would the ERR's + amplifier + source be enough to really have a great listening experience or are the ERR's more to complement floor speakers? What amp would be proper for the ERR's? (Mind you I already have the CSP2+ pre-amp on the way...) Any Decware speaker users able to comment on this for me?

Thanks in advance!

Hi

What is the output power specification on the HEADPHONE out of the Taboo?? I've looked around without success

XX Watt in 38 ohm

XX Watt in 50 ohm

especially

I did do a calculation which I subsequently deleted as the presence of the impedance transformer complicates it. I could not be sure a result based on SS assumptions was correct and it was therefore speculative and worthless.

Recently I found a paragraph in a paper which indicated that amps driving into higher impedance loads - as surely is the case here with the Taboo/50-ohm hp scenario, Taboo having been designed for 8 ohm speakers - reduces power but also improves headroom and lowers distortion slightly. I find this very interesting as the dynamics of the Taboo with my 50-ohm LCD2 are terrific.

FWIW

Well, I'm out of the headphone game but I still want a Taboo.  Go figure!

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Originally Posted by Skylab 

Since it is really a speaker amp, that makes perfect sense. Just get that and some Klipsch Heresey's and you're in business.

alas it's too late.  I've already brought in the Gallo Stradas.  Just waiting on the subwoofer to arrive.  

Just purchased a CSP2 from another member here. Really stoked! should arrive by the end of the week. :)

As someone who ordered one in November, got notice last week that they're packed, and hoping with fingers crossed they ship today so I receive them by Friday, I'm not sure whether to congratulate you, or revile you for your good fortune.   

I'll be a good sport and congratulate you.  I guess.  

Hey guys.  I'm really interested in the Mini Torrii with headphone jack. 

Question 1: Can someone give me a total price paid including shipping to the USA?  I sent a message last Thursday, I believe, and I haven't heard back yet.

Question 2: Currently, my interface is a ASUS Xonar Essence > Coax > Peachtree Nova. Would the Essence > RCA > Mini Torrii be a waste of time and sound aweful?   

Question 3: Assuming an external DAC is indeed a requirement, what DACs are being paired with the Mini?  I'm thinking of going with a Peachtree DACit or maybe an MHDT Havanna.  Or maybe something from Schitt or Burson or even the new ASUS Xonar One?