DECWARE Sarah 300B, worth the wait!

My reviews of:

0:00 Decware Sarah, Part Two!
1:06 It's not too big
3:00 My Listening impressions...
6:28 Plays QUIET really well...
8:12 Western Electric 300B vs Wathren 300B
9:40 Sarah vs LTA ZOTL40 power amps
11:32 So Steve, what do you really think?
13:14 Audiophiliac Viewer System of the Day!
14:59 Outro

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[osteoporit]

I have been using my sarah 300B (one of the first 3 produced) for 3 months.
I can fully underline Steve's comments.
With 7 watts, the maximum volume is somewhat limited with my Sasha DAW, but what these few watts are capable of is extraordinary.

[sarahrichardson]

I'm sorry for all the backlash regarding Decware's lead time Steve. I personally enjoyed your reviews on my namesake amplifier and would like to thank you. I may be biased but it truly is a thing of beauty!!

[thomasdix]

I just ordered a Sarah primarily based on this terrific review. I am aware of the list and have other amps to keep me happy in the meantime. Looking forward to it. Thank you for the review, Steve. Always appreciate your candid take and thorough approach. Best. -Tom

[goodsound]

A friend of mine ordered this amp and had to wait almost 2 years until it got delivered recently. It had so much hum that he contacted decware and they confirmed this is within tolerance; not the answer he expected, as he said hum so loud it’s unusable, so he had to send it back. Quality Control failed and another review the didn’t talk about the possible downsides.

[outlawraceparts]

Ordered mine a few days ago after watching your review at least 5 times. I can’t wait to hook Sarah up to my vintage LaScalas!!

[tonyedwards]

I'm on the wait list as well. It's a pain but I am astounded by the negativity in the comments. Nobody is forcing anyone to order and/or wait... Do what makes you happy.

[rhorto]

I've got a Decware SE 34.I6, which is an amp no one seems to talk about for some reason, and I love it. The wait list is a trial but the end product is worth it. I haven't started the tube rolling yet, but I am looking forward to that as well.

[jakbenardete]

I had an order for the Zen amp and changed it to the Sarah a few months ago, I do hope to live long enough to get it 😅
All kidding aside, they are great people over at Decware and the wait time is a testament to their success and their meticulous build process.

[Ody-upkg]

I have owned 2 Decware amps over the years as well as dozens of others. They truly have a magical holographic sound! Great company to deal with also.

[LIL-MAN_theOG]

Yeah Steve, you may as well sell us a unicorn because nobody here is ever gonna see one of these with Decware's 10 year wait times😢

[superdougie]

STEVE, am majorly impressed with your chance to review the VOLTI Speakers.

I have been keeping up with this company for about 2-3 years now as they offered supreme upgrades to Klipsch horn speakers as a custom upgrade. This is a company to keep watching for sure. Have always wanted to hear these speakers.
Wow can't believe you're actually reviewing these with so so many options out there. You have my attention big time.

[willblomker]

Steve, just want to tell you I think your videos are great. I’m in line for a Sarah and find it interesting for that reason but would also find it interesting even if I wasn’t! The haters on this thread are a sad lot. No reason for the negativity.

[SteveWille]

I have a Decware Zen Triode (no mods) and a pair of Zu DW2s; the amp is an absolute treasure.

[carrion_man]

I’m very interested in upgrading my vinyl system to Zu DW6 and some kind of Decware amplification. Thanks for all the reviews, Steve!!!

[richardbartch]

I got the zen amp almost two years and it amazes me everyday....run it with a rme adi dac with klipsch khorns.

[fts]

I was looking forward to this review, Steve! The tubes, of course, but also the Razz! I own a pair for some time, it’s the last pair of speakers I’ve ever bought…. Thanks for the great review

[JimmieJohn]

Hey Steve, I have the 25th Anniversary amp and I love it. I was wondering is it worth picking up the Sarah 300. Is there that much difference in the sound between the two?

[phitchr]

Steve, love your reviews! I just bought a set of Heresy IV's paired with a Luxman R-113 and Denon turntable with a Ortofon 2M Red. I just ordered a Zen Triode from Decware and can't wait the hear the experience. Just wish my ears were as good as they were back in 1977.

[crazyprayingmantis]

If you order one today you just might be lucky enough to get it before the sun burns out.

[SurnaturalM]

The 3 small tubes are voltage regulator, probably 75V for the pre-amp/driver tubes. So you know. I've heard many stories about hum. And having seen the inside of the amplifier, I'm not very surprised. I personally made and concieved many *many* tubes amplifier and solid state amplifier. I'm surprised to see how small the output transformer are.