I've lived with the Zen Torii now for a few months, and its a world-class amp. Liquid midrange, clarity and extension, sounding every bit like a top-notch SET amp. The value to price ratio is insanely high. I would put this amp up against the Wavac ec300B (which I also own) any day. This is the best of American engineering and craftsmanship.
$3000 alternatives to Decware Zen Torii tube amp?
Hey guys,
In the future I'll be buying a $3000 tube amp and pre, and I'm needing insight on my options, used or new.
My favored sound is emotionally involving and musical, lush, and has a great midrange for vocals. I dislike a bright sound.
Speakers at the moment might be a Nola Boxer, 8ohm 90dB.
I have *very* strong interest a Decware Zen Torii, and the main purpose of this is to ask if there's any alternatives to the Zen Torii I should consider. Would I be doing the right thing by my musical tastes if I get the Torii, or am I making a mistake and there are better options?
(I'm aware the Torii, while it has volume control, would like a pre-amp, and so I'd buy one in the future while I live off the built in volume control)
In the future I'll be buying a $3000 tube amp and pre, and I'm needing insight on my options, used or new.
My favored sound is emotionally involving and musical, lush, and has a great midrange for vocals. I dislike a bright sound.
Speakers at the moment might be a Nola Boxer, 8ohm 90dB.
I have *very* strong interest a Decware Zen Torii, and the main purpose of this is to ask if there's any alternatives to the Zen Torii I should consider. Would I be doing the right thing by my musical tastes if I get the Torii, or am I making a mistake and there are better options?
(I'm aware the Torii, while it has volume control, would like a pre-amp, and so I'd buy one in the future while I live off the built in volume control)