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Solid state equivalent to Decware Zen?

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Ultralight

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Solid state equivalent to Decware Zen?
« on: 19 Dec 2015, 09:45 am »
In the scheme of things, if one is looking at a top performing tube amp for Omegas, the Decware Zen is reputed to be about as good at it gets.  For $1K, what one gives up is quantity of watts, but one gets quality.

Is there an equivalent in the solid state world?  Low watts but super high quality.  Decent pricing.

Curious.
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Re: Solid state equivalent to Decware Zen?
« Reply #1 on: 19 Dec 2015, 09:52 am »
Came to mind First Watt(SE and mono) or an Aleph used.
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Folsom

Re: Solid state equivalent to Decware Zen?
« Reply #2 on: 19 Dec 2015, 10:51 am »
If you're into DIY, Tyson liked my 7297 over his Aleph J; and Dave said it was a nice match for his Omegas.
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Re: Solid state equivalent to Decware Zen?
« Reply #3 on: 19 Dec 2015, 02:57 pm »
Used Marantz or Conrad Johnson Sonograph. Nelson Pass SE as well. There is always N-core if you lie that sound.


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Re: Solid state equivalent to Decware Zen?
« Reply #4 on: 19 Dec 2015, 03:17 pm »
I am using a Dayens Ampino integrated amp with my Omega Outlaw 1.5 Way Towers. The sound is sublime to my ears and to my partners ears. I paid $360 for it used on Audiogon and new ones run around $600 or so. I can't recommend it highly enough.
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borism

Re: Solid state equivalent to Decware Zen?
« Reply #5 on: 19 Dec 2015, 03:29 pm »
I can second the Dayens Ampino recommendation though I haven't heard it with Omega speakers.
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DaveC113

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Re: Solid state equivalent to Decware Zen?
« Reply #6 on: 19 Dec 2015, 03:38 pm »
I think it would be hard to beat Folsom's amp, it's pretty laid-back... more like a tube amp than SS. This works great with the Omegas.
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md92468

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Re: Solid state equivalent to Decware Zen?
« Reply #7 on: 19 Dec 2015, 04:32 pm »
Gain clones...Audiosector or Clones Audio, for example. Great little pieces. 
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Re: Solid state equivalent to Decware Zen?
« Reply #8 on: 19 Dec 2015, 05:12 pm »
If you don't mind a little DIY, I suspect that most of the Pass Labs amps would sound great with Omegas. These, for the most part, are class A amps that sound similar to tube amps . They also offer great value for the money.
http://www.diyaudio.com/store/
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/pass-labs/
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guillaume bougard

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Re: Solid state equivalent to Decware Zen?
« Reply #9 on: 19 Dec 2015, 08:19 pm »
Find a McIntosh 250
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Folsom

Re: Solid state equivalent to Decware Zen?
« Reply #10 on: 19 Dec 2015, 09:08 pm »
Quote from: DaveC113 on 19 Dec 2015, 03:38 pm
I think it would be hard to beat Folsom's amp, it's pretty laid-back... more like a tube amp than SS. This works great with the Omegas.

My mother and grandmother are around for Christmas. My grandmother wanted to know how much $ and said, "oh you could sell that to muscians and people." And my mother who's sat in front of $60k system with me said, "oh now I get it!" :lol:

While I'm a little biased, I'd recommend FirstWatt DIY projects over any Gainclone but the Modulous86 perhaps.

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