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I don't watch video reviews. I typically read about previous owners. Just because I'm on this thread, doesn't mean I'm going down one path. This is all just a fun goof. I've bought plenty of American stuff ....I can't buy it all. Well maybe one day...... My buddy is gettin' one on these....so I'm doing it too. I bought a Transcendent OTL amp once new....just because a friend loved his. Learned a lot and had fun. I bought ALL the Juicy Music stuff. Bought Nosvalve stuff.. Bought AmpsandSounds..... and countless number of McIntosh amps...... All not have even heard before. No sweat. Heck, buy some old Mac amps and send to John Warren. If I can get to them all....I will. Never heard or even seen a Decware product. Yeah... I'll stand in line. No sweat. Laugh while I do it. Hey Op. Sorry that amp is hummin' on you. That Sweetwater product is something to try. I have a another version of that as well by Rolls. My best experience has been with Jenson Transformers....when all else fails. But.... that costs dough. I have one here waitin' until when my Decware arrives. I'll keep it dusted with my coaster and bourbon. jc

The true story about all this gossip with Decware and wait lists started specifically because of three youtube channels. Andrew Robinson, the Audiopheliac and Thomas Stereo. Right after those reviews were posted, Decware suddenly started getting mobbed with orders. The problem with this is that there a good number of amazing, small business's who build beautiful tube amps here in America who don't get the credit they deserve. The problem with most of these YouTube channels is that they end up being sellouts, no different than people who blame audio magazines for paid advertising by brands they review. The YouTube channels are no different. It amazes me how many amazing tube amps are available by other American sources that don't get reviewed by those channels. Instead, they mostly review mainstream products because they've monetized their channels. That's fine, but the problem is the people who close their minds from less popular companies because there's no reviews posted by these YouTube channels. Some of the most amazing things are things you don't know about. Popularity doesn't mean things are necessarily better, but that's what people get sucked into an it's nonsense. Decware make nice amps, don't get me wrong, BUT there are others equally nice if not, better. Look at Kevin's reviews. He's not even remotely in the mainstream, yet reviews tons of great and less popular brands that are amazing. http://www.glowinthedarkaudio.com/home.html

So how do I know those are K48S? Unfortunately I dont know what all the numbers mean. Or am I misunderstanding something...

Welcome! Sounds like a home theater system is what going for. Always seems bigger is better yet, the room size (ceiling height?) either should be sufficient. What other than the 2 mentioned do you have in mind? Others here will dig deeper... @Boromir99

I thought about getting on the list a couple of years ago because I’ve had a Decware amp and really liked it. But my personality won’t allow me to wait even a fraction of that time. Like you said, there are other options that are just as good or better.

I haven't seen any videos. Just going by tremendous online praise. I'm not sufferin' over here ...............as I have too much electronics not in use .........being eye candy. In my 6 year wait period.....at my current purchase rate, I'll probably plow through many more amps.🤪

The 48s are pro level speakers. Awesome bass... @rockerrr

I personally think the EL34 NessTone's have the sweetest, warmest, most pretty sound which is a phenomenal match for Heritage speakers. Ironically they are the least expensive too.

Ok, Thanks

It's amazing what a few youtube videos can do to a companies reputation like Decware. These wait periods are absolutely absurd when there are other fantastic options available but it's like famous pop stars, people just follow the cattle.

Well it's now well over two years. Yippee, I'm in the low 300s now. Just one more year, maybe. JC, I hope you eventually really get yours. Reality says it is like 5 or 6 years out.

Would go with the 48s, both choices suggested above.

Yea, I used to go to Houston's specifically for a Hawaiian ribeye once a month before Covid closed it down. Don't get me wrong, it's fun to try new things, but for example, this hifi buff has a new favorite something every three months or so, so he's obviously trying new things but he still no longer even has these after he said he was keeping them. Look at Jay's Audio Lab. The man is always switching gear like he's switching underwear. I think it's nice when you have a good hifi system and get lost in the music instead. I also think a lot of hifi gear is overpriced compared to other gear that sounds equally good and in many cases, actually better.

Thanks for the info. What about the k33 or the Eminence. Are those viable possibilities? Im thinking since the woofers are not there maybe a custom replacement for a custom build?

I grabbed mine used. Had Steve and the team recertify the lifetime warranty in my name, and quality check with a brand new set of tubes. The original owner also threw in a complete set of Cryotone tubes and a Decware power cord. It was a great deal. I have a UFO25 and a CSP325 on order. I'm on the 12th page of the list so I've got a while to wait. This UFO2.1 is really nice. They don't come up that often, but you have to pounce when they do.

One of these days I hope to have the space to have a pair of these in my room. Been saying that for a while now, but a man can hope. Beautiful speakers, and GLWS, whatever price you settle on

Thanks. They sound like they measure, undistorted.

Just checked eBay there's a few singles on there right now: https://www.ebay.com/itm/166435378175?itmmeta=01HX1JE0PWKA0M25RMGZS7YGJW&hash=item26c05253ff:g:LTgAAOSwfdFlrsAo&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAAwIfOox6aUWXlrWM5WHNSj5gmHJbvR40FVMJnEVuq%2BpPtEVYT%2BpEb2posJxoVVk28%2Fzz%2BzmuVOHt3waMP0BcXEwxL4nyi%2FuLlOvY%2B7YFaDz%2B4oasYGsPzlB31nPyaQTI95cmQcPywY65eiiKRCdXlNWm9Hb9tNRetzVT5IvDGgfcTfMYOBnn541XXVXAV93n5v1U2CcVV3lo9Tzu7b46SDxJ1GUVOivmjnQ3CauGwFa1aNlu18CIV9odhg%2B3DwqFqoA%3D%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR8aLuLLoYw https://www.ebay.com/itm/276447602252?itmmeta=01HX1JG862YXDVV28MR9T31CBH&hash=item405d8fa64c:g:uVgAAOSwWSpmMryu&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA4JUaYY3yaBOYSUHrPTXF6LhZr12ZOCi8UeQZRKI4ID%2B9FGxyfvK%2FAj9y92gbqB11Jz5XF4fF9QAmlSN3r%2FluhbuXqtxqc3sZDhNd5Imyi%2FUesR1o5KRbB%2FS2YE7xEcqWheCgtXW%2BE73Vu6sUcUReBYVbaeDZSXbeMQYA6MY7j1yOQ9FOTu7AXTrqwW%2FMFJ2Pi04jI8ecTD3Q8NLDGmVRINg%2BPwNHvUUYEi3ZfvXVkHTHrFAYNTHNcBowTo7EItAvIzi1biiGJAShNAvdFXE2g6%2FXxERxtwu4d1mdkkD5xlKK|tkp%3ABk9SR4yDwbLoYw

Call or email Klipsch customer support if you can send them pictures of your speakers and serial numbers you should be able to order new k-48-st woofers. Otherwise I'd try and pick up a used set of k-48's from eBay just make sure they're 4 ohm as I've seen both 4 & 8 ohm versions.

Can it get any better? Amazing speakers placed in an amazing audio space. Very impressive photos. Would love to spend an evening playing my favorite songs on this setup.

Jeff, I been using a 2 watt per channel amp for over 10 years on my khorns way more than enough power to run me out of the house!!!

Pipe Dream Then there’s this guy….

Well saying too much might be considered pointless and extraneous. 😉

I'm on this silly list too #2233 out of #2462. It's almost like...."hey, everyone else is doing it". I have the stereo unit 2.1 version with anniversary updates and added XLR. Could be 5 or 6 years before I get mine....if that ever happens. Heck, I've moved since the order. Many units will come up for sale on the used market ....so I could have just snatched those. jc