I’m not sure exactly why, when I first became aware of Decware I was immediately drawn to the Torii MK4. I’ve always been happy and content with my decision to get the Torii MK4. Interestingly I’ve listened to the Torii MK4 the least and the ZMA the most. I’ve also spent some time with the UFO25th.
They are all phenomenal amps!
The thing is, they are different. I get why people really fall for the Decware SET amps. If I had the UFO25TH I would be very happy. After hearing the ZMA or Torii MK4 I would want one of them. I guess I prefer the Decware PP sound. That said, I’m considering ordering a pair of UFO3-25th mono blocks.
Looking at it from a power perspective 25 vs. 40 watts is just about nothing. According to
http://myhometheater.homestead.com/splcalculator.html the difference between 25 and 40 watts is 2.1dB at 8 feet, 2dB at 10 feet.
Currently I’m listening to the UFO25TH on the Pure Audio Project Quintet 15’s that’s 8 x 15 inch drivers! I’m getting more volume than I want 98.2% of the time. I still prefer the Decware PP sound. It’s not about power, it’s about the emotional connection, the mind altering experience, reality bending experience music can be. The Torii MK4 delivers this! The ZMA and UFO25TH do this too, the ability for ME to experience this is easiest with the Torii MK4.
I’m looking forward to finally getting my Torii MK4 back and spending more time with it. (it was 8,500+ miles away in another country for the last year+). My Torii MK4 is currently at the mothership getting converted from 230v to 120v and having the MiFlex caps installed. Once it’s back it will have fresh caps, I’ll have a chance to compare it to the ZMA.
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