Decware CSP3 tube preamplifier anyone?

[joeinid]

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

Weight

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[TD="width: 73%"] 16 lbs. ea. [/TD]

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[TD="width: 73%"] 8.5" H x 7.250" W x 14.75" D [/TD]

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[TD="width: 73%"] Single ended Class A Triode OTL [/TD]

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[TD="width: 73%"] Adjustable 0 ~ 30 volts
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[TD="width: 73%"] 250mv ~ 5.0 volts [/TD]

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[TD="width: 73%"] Less than 0.5 millivolts [/TD]

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[TD="width: 73%"] 50 KOhms [/TD]

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[TD="width: 73%"] < 60 ohms [/TD]

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[TD="width: 73%"] 5 Hz ~ 70 kHz [/TD]

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[TD="width: 73%"] ZERO negative feedback used [/TD]

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[TD="width: 73%"] 5U4 tube rectification [/TD]

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[TD="width: 73%"] 6N1P-EB or 6922 or 6Dj8 [/TD]

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[TD="width: 73%"] Transformers custom made by Decware [/TD]

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[TD="width: 73%"] Self-Biasing circuit - never needs adjustment [/TD]

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[TD="width: 73%"] All resistors are audiophile grade [/TD]

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[TD="width: 73%"] Audiophile grade poly film caps
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[TD="width: 73%"] All filter caps are premium quality [/TD]

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[TD="width: 73%"] Fused IEC connector provided with removable power cord [/TD]

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[TD="width: 73%"] 65 watts at full power [/TD]

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[TD="width: 73%"] High Quality RCA type 24K Gold / Teflon [/TD]

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[TD="width: 73%"] High Quality RCA type 24K Gold / Teflon [/TD]

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[TD="width: 73%"] 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
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[TD="width: 73%"] Lifetime to original owner / 90 days on tubes [/TD]

 

[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.