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Model ZP3
100,120,240 VAC 50/60Hz
Factory Direct $895.00
Suggested
List $1395.00
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OVERVIEW:
New for 2007 -
this phono stage replaces our well respected ZP2.0 It features a passive
RIAA with tube rectification and tube voltage regulation. Uses
12AX7 tubes for the gain stages and a 12AU7 for the output buffer
stage. It has 42dB of gain with a 47K input impedance.
It is a maintenance free design, easy on tubes, noise and
hum free and perhaps most importantly it sounds unbelievably
good.
STYLES:
This phono
stage comes in two basic styles made
possible by interchangeable hardwood bases. The
ZP3 shown above is in the black base.
The amp shown here is in a contemporary
solid walnut base. You may choose
between the two bases when you order
your ZP3.
You
can also custom order the base below in your choice of
hardwoods including exotics.
ZP3
Rear View - shown in walnut base
JACKS:
You
can choose between front or rear mounted jacks for both inputs
and outputs. There is also a ground lug at the rear for
your turntable ground wire.
MOVING
COIL CARTRIDGES:
To
use your favorite low output Moving Coil cartridge we offer
3 different high quality step up transformers in stand alone
chassis. With response between 10Hz and 100kHz these
transformers offer superior cartridge matching, zero added noise,
hiss or hum and that beautiful shimmer on the top that great
transformers are known for.
FEATURES:
- Single Ended
Triode
- Passive RIAA
- No
negative feedback
- Tube
voltage regulation
- Tube
rectification
- Self
Biasing
- DC
Heater supply
- Custom
transformers
- World AC
Compatible
- Removable power cord
- Standby
Switch
- High
mass T6 chassis
- +/-
1 dB RIAA 20~20kHz
- High
Reliability
- Optional
hardwoods
- Reference
fidelity
- Lifetime
warranty
SPECIFICATIONS:
| Weight |
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13
lbs. ea. |
| Dimensions |
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8.5"
H x 7.250" W x 14.75" D |
| Circuit
type |
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Single
ended Class A Triode Passive RIAA |
| Gain |
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+
42 dB |
| With
optional |
|
step
up transformer + 61dB |
| Input
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47
kOhm |
| Noise
/ Hum |
|
Less
than 0.5 millivolts |
| Input
Impedance |
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47
kOhms |
| Output
Impedance |
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Less
then
1 kOhms |
| Response |
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15
Hz ~ 25 kHz |
| Feedback |
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ZERO
negative feedback used |
| Rectification |
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5Y3GT
tube rectification |
| Regulation |
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OA3
tube regulation for entire circuit |
| Signal
tubes |
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12AX7,
12AU7 |
| Transformers |
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Transformer custom made for this
phono amplifier by Decware |
| Biasing |
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Self-Biasing
circuit - never needs adjustment |
| Resistors |
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All
resistors are audiophile grade |
| Signal
Cap |
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Audiophile
grade poly film/foil |
| Filter
Caps |
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All
filter caps are premium quality |
| AC
cord |
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Fused
IEC connector provided with removable power cord |
| Consumption |
|
65
watts at full power |
| Input
jacks |
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RCA
type 24K Gold / Teflon |
| Output
jacks |
|
RCA
type 24K Gold / Teflon |
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Distortion |
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0.03%
at 1 kHz |
| Warranty |
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Lifetime
to original owner / 90 days on tubes |
VOLTAGES
This unit
comes standard with our World Voltage
Compatible Transformer. Your phono stage will be
automatically wired for the correct voltage
for your country and be supplied with the
correct removable power cord.
2ND GENERATION:
The original version of this phono
stage was called the ZP2.0 and was built in our original line of steel chassis.
DESIGN NOTES:
The ZP3
Design
Notes
by Steve Deckert
OWNERS MANUAL:
The owner manual for this amplifier can be
viewed on line or printed:
ZP3
Owners
manual.pdf
SUPPORT:
This amplifier is hand built in the USA by
DECWARE / High Fidelity Engineering C0.
It comes with a lifetime warranty
to the original owner. If you purchase
one second hand and ever have questions or
technical problems we WILL be happy to check
it out for you and service it if needed for a
very reasonable rate.
We also have a
support forum with many people who own
this amplifier who's experiences you may
benefit from.
REVIEWS:
You may read reviews on this and
other Decware amplifiers going back to 1996 at
this link:
Reviews
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GOT
A MOVING COIL CARTRIDGE ?
ADD ONE OF OUR STEP-UP
TRANSFORMERS
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ZMC1
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For low gain MC
cartridges
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1:20 ratio
for use with 3~25 ohm cartridges.
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ZMC2
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For
high gain MC cartridges
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1:10 ratio
for use with 3~100 ohm cartridges.
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ZMC3
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For high impedance MC
cartridges
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1:12 ratio
for use with 25~100 ohm cartridges.
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The
ZMC's all feature an adjustable cartridge damping
control on the front that can be dialed-in while
you listen for more precision matching. Another
unique feature is the addition of an IEC connector
for a removable power cord.
No the unit is
not powered - but by optionally adding the
power cord you can achieve a true Earth ground for
your turntable.
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INTERNAL
TRANSFORMERS
ZMC's
feature Sowter
of England step up transformers made from Mumetal (76%Nickel) laminated core for minimal
harmonic distortion and exceptional bandwidth. 4 separate electrostatic
screens for rejection of hum and noise in the cable connecting between the
cartridge and transformer. Multiple interleaved windings ensuring
exceptionally good bandwidth. The high bandwidth and very low phase shift
ensures excellent transient response. Mumetal can for magnetic shielding
is standard.
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ALL
MODEL
ZMC's
Introductory
Price
$495.00
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BOTTOM
REAR VIEW
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ZMC1
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MC cartridge step up
transformer
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$495.00
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ZMC2
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MC cartridge step up
transformer
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$495.00
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ZMC3
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MC cartridge step up
transformer
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$495.00
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