Decware CSP3 tube preamplifier anyone?

[joeinid]

http://www.decware.com/newsite/CSP3.html









Weight

		16 lbs. ea.
Dimensions		8.5" H x 7.250" W x 14.75" D
Circuit type		Single ended Class A Triode OTL
Output		Adjustable 0 ~ 30 volts
Input voltage		250mv ~ 5.0 volts
Noise / Hum		Less than 0.5 millivolts
Input Impedance		50 KOhms
Output Impedance		< 60 ohms
Response		5 Hz ~ 70 kHz
Feedback		ZERO negative feedback used
Rectification		5U4 tube rectification
Signal tubes		6N1P-EB or 6922 or 6Dj8
Transformers		Transformers custom made by Decware
Biasing		Self-Biasing circuit - never needs adjustment
Resistors		All resistors are audiophile grade
Signal Cap		Audiophile grade poly film caps
Filter Caps		All filter caps are premium quality
AC cord		Fused IEC connector provided with removable power cord
Consumption		65 watts at full power
Input jacks		High Quality RCA type 24K Gold / Teflon
Output jacks		High Quality RCA type 24K Gold / Teflon
Headphone jack		High Quality dual 1/4 inch stereo jack or dual 3 pin XLR or dual 4 pin XLR or one 1/4 inch and one 4 pin XLR
Warranty		Lifetime to original owner / 90 days on tubes

[Stoutblock]

I had one for a few years. I ran it in front of several different moderate SS amps and I thought the combinations were giant killers. It responds very well to tube rolling.

[joeinid]

Looks like a great unit and reviews/opinions have been great. The lack of a remote is a deal killer for me. I need to have a remote control.

[Stoutblock]

Ha, yes it is far from having a remote. Steve keeps his products as simple as possible. I'm sure he spends more time voicing his equipment by simplifying circuits more than he does adding anything to them. I also had a ZP3 phono stage I paired with the CSP3 and the combination was impressive. Yes, it had a tube sound but was quiet with a good detailed performance. I still have a Taboo MKIII I used for headphones and I also find it has an impressive performance.