Loaner: Decware Zen Taboo mkIV headphone/speaker amp

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  1. dasman66

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    Rec'd from @jlucas, box appears undamaged... will crack it open tonight (I hope)
     
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    Hi @dasman66, I'm afraid I'm going to have to skip this loaner. I'm recovering from ankle surgery and won't be able to get to UPS to ship the amp to the next person. When you're done, please send it to @Cellist88 as he's up next after me.

    @shotgunshane - I'm tagging you just so you're aware of this.
     
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    Ok, thanks for the letting me know. I’ve updated the tour list. @Tchoupitoulas moved you right before atomicbob. Hopefully that will work for you.
     
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    Thank you, I really appreciate it. Sorry for adding to your workload!
     
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    Do we know the upgrades on the loaner? The one i am comparing it too has everything done in the older beeswax caps but is mossing the balanced in.

    This obviously has the balanced in but any cap upgrades and if so the newer non beeswax caps?
     
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    @shotgunshane He has shipped and provided me with tracking. It should get here today.

    I will have it for a short time and, if allowed, and if i can make it, keep it for the weekend and bring it to the NY meetup.
     
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    That would be it. 50/50 if i can make it, but would like clearance if i do.
     
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    sorry... forgot to post here... it went out on Monday and UPS indicates that it is out for delivery today
     
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    I wish UPS was better here, took the day off to ensure i grabbed it quick and it was only delivered at 7pm. :Eye roll:

    Box looks like it has some miles on it but in good shape all things considered.

    @Tchoupitoulas has been reached out to as well.
     
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    LOL... it's triple boxed with 18 miles of bubble-wrap. I certainly hope it made it safe...
     
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    Oh it was perfectly fine. I wasnt expecting the 3rd box tbh . It was working REAL well tonight.
     
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    Dropped off at the UPS facility this morning. @Tchoupitoulas it should be there tomorrow. I left the tracking in the car as UPS usually sends me a text with it but I dont have it this time. Ill PM the tracking to you after work. Enjoy it!
     
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    Received from @Souldriver - thank you! I'll open up the box and get it set up tonight.
     
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    Sent to @atomicbob. Thanks for letting me participate in the tour, impressions to follow soon.
     
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    Received from @Tchoupitoulas today. Haven't opened yet but shipping box looks in good shape.
     
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    Amp looks beautiful.
    IMG_3086_small.jpg

    Unfortunately right channel has higher than expected distortion. Will test tubes tomorrow. My educated guess is the right channel EL84 isn't up to par.
    20221013 Amp Tube A04 THD+N  THD  nth-HD FFT 300R - 4+HD+N with 60Hz 0dBu.png
    Right channel THD+N 3% vs Left channel at 0.018%

    It could be the right channel of the 6922 driver. After testing will determine which one to replace and will acquire appropriate repalcement(s).
     
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    The wood looks so much better in person, and it looks good in pictures as is.
     
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    Yes, that is just a quick, hand-held point-n-shoot picture. When I post Technical Measurements I will have setup my DSLR and hopefully achieve a better color rendition.
     
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