My bits and pieces

[hoopsontoast]

I think, much the same as the previous Decware built Decware Zen although different CDP/Pre and Speakers!
Only had it on for 3hrs so far last night and enjoyed it but that was 3hrs from being built.

[jandl100]

Wow - fabulistic

... but do you really think you can just switch off the boxswapping bug? - I reckon it cannot be done!

[hoopsontoast]

Who knows, there is a little tube rolling to be done on the input tubes on the Decware and the Doge as well as possibly a sub or more fancy cabinets for the Veravox drivers. Then I need a TT at some point.....

[jandl100]

Aha! - that's more like it.

... Then I need a TT at some point.....

Not sure if my old Mitsubishi auto direct drive is still available on the Wam ... that was a kool unit at a low price.

[howlindawg]

DIY is just as addictive as box swapping Jerry.
A bit harder on the wallet though.

It's like giving up weed and getting hooked on methadone.

[hoopsontoast]

Yeah I was eyeing it up when you were selling it, then the new seller.
Cant really justify this month, spent far too much last month including a new camera and LOADS of music/dvds!

[jandl100]

DIY is just as addictive as box swapping Jerry

Yep, I'm sure it is!

I was just getting the impression that Rob was "finally getting there".

All true boxswappers know that the destination doesn't exist it's all about the journey!

[hoopsontoast]

Oh I hope this is getting there, I have the 'best of' system at the moment with my favourite speakers (well drivers) with my favourite amp, CDP and the Pre is new.
Its sounding good so far I have to say.
And yes its about the Journey, I have been lucky enough to try some of my 'to-do-list' stuff in the past year or so including the Quad 57, Magnepan MMG, KEF 104/2, Acoustic Energy AE2, Denon PMA-2000AE, Audion Sterling, Restek Challenger as well as re-visiting some old flames like the Sony 770ES/Kord Vulcan and some new kit like the Icon LA3, Doge 8 and of course the original Decware Zen I had.

The only speakers I want to try in the future is the Rega R7 again, just as I thought I never got the best out of them.

I am certainly happy with where I am considering the whole system at the moment is about as much as I paid for just the Maggies before. I will be happy if I can keep it under £1k once I have added a TT and possibly a little sub again like the BK Gemini.

[User211]

What recitifier is in the DECWARE?

If I've got it right, it'll take these, which are rather good but they're about £190 each delivered in the UK. I'd say it might even be worth it, they do seem to be really good in my pre.





EDIT: photo spying reveals Russian OTK 5U3C... might try some looking at the ebay prices

[hoopsontoast]

I think there are a variety that will fit but not sure if they need any modifications with the different rectifiers.