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The Zen Mini Torii

Ultimate desktop amplifier

Model Minitorii

Introduction

This amplifier was designed to be the ultimate desktop amplifier having the same footprint as an 8-1/2 x 11 sheet of paper.

We wanted to re-create the same experience on the desktop as we have in the listening room... which is to say we want the same imaging and sound-stage performance with the seductive depth of stage of the finest tube amplification.

To achieve this goal a desktop amplifier actually needs to be a listening-room amplifier and be able to be used in either place.

A major feature that makes this amplifier unique is the way it creates its own grain-free clean power with glow tubes. By using the glow tubes in series with the power supplies we get better sound than when using an expensive and noisy power re-generator.

The end result is a serious desktop amplifier that cleans its own power and has been miniaturized to fit on the desktop. A pretty impressive accomplishment considering its size.

"If you love the sound of the famous 6V6 tubes, this is the best you will ever hear them in such a small package. The tube rectifiers, the dual power supplies, the tube regulation, exotic Decware UFO transformers, foil capacitors and point-to-point construction make it impossible to beat!"

What sets this amplifier apart?

The Sound - it's what we all chase.
The Size
The Performance
Parts and Labor from the USA.
A Lifetime Warranty.

SOME QUICK FEATURES

6V6 single-ended design giving around 5 watts
Point-to-Point wiring with no circuit boards
Tube rectification for each channel using 6CA4/EZ90
Output-stage regulation using OA3's
Input-stage regulation using OC2's
Dual volume controls
8.5 inches x 11 inches x 5 inches
Requires NO preamp
Input for 2 sources
Variable Line Level Output jacks
Treble adjustment with bypass
Adjustable feedback to control presence
Our Proprietary UFO wide-band output transformers
Easy to move around
High-mass, powder-coated steel chassis
Solid hardwood base with wood options
Enhanced tube life
Self-biasing - nothing to set or adjust
LO and HI impedance speaker switch
Cryo-treated Beeswax caps
Highest-grade internals
Output tube compatibility facilitates custom voicing

DESIGN NOTES

The audio circuit is a very minimalist dual-mono single-ended design featuring a volume control and input selector for two sources.

The amplifier's overall gain is high enough that during those times when you don't have a real DAC hooked up it can still sound good driven by something as weak as a laptop's headphone jack.

There is also an adjustable treble-cut with a bypass switch so that if you find yourself streaming compressed MP3 music while you're working, you can make it more tolerable by reducing the very top end where the results of jitter and compression are most apparent.

The dual-mono design gives the amplifier a separate power supply and even a separate power switch for each channel. Basically it's two monoblocks stuffed into a single chassis. Dual- mono enhances performance and makes troubleshooting tube problems fast and painless.

The Mini Torii is basically the most exotic tube amp you can squeeze into a package this small. Its sound and build quality consistently exceed everyone's expectations... which are already quite high.

OPTIONS

You can select these from within the shopping cart.

Choose from the following:

Oak

Maple

Cherry

Satin Black

Walnut

These are user swappable hardwood bases for the Mini Torii.

KNOBS

LEFT to RIGHT are:

Ebony

Gold with Logo

Black Chickenhead

Cream Chickenhead

Rosewood

Not shown are:

Black with Logo

These are user swappable knobs for the Mini Torii.

Anniversary Mods

Anniversary mods are a way to pimp the amp out. These mods enhance speed / resolution to its maximum potential. They are ideal for hi-end sources. For mid-fi sources it is better not have the mods.

There are both level 1 and level 2 anniversary mods. The difference is the type of capacitors used in the mods. Level 1 uses film caps while level 2 uses foil caps to match the foil caps in the signal path.

SPECIFICATIONS

This amplifier requires no adjustments or maintenance other than changing tubes every couple years. It is a self-biasing design and dual mono.

Weight 17 lbs. ea.
Dimensions 6.50" H x 12.125" W x 9.125" D
Circuit type Single-ended Class A Pentode
Power output 3.9 watts RMS
Input voltage 1.0 volts for full output w/ 12AU7
Noise / Hum Too low to hear
Response 20 Hz ~ 80 kHz
Regulation OA3 and OC2 / tube voltage regulation
Rectification 6CA4 tube rectification
Output tubes 6V6
Signal tube 12AU7
Transformers Decware
Biasing Self-Biasing
AC cord Removable power cord
Consumption 75 watts at full power
Input jacks RCA type 24K Gold / Teflon
Output jacks 5-way binding-posts accept 12 gauge
Speaker dB/1w 90 dB minimum / 94 dB is ideal
Warranty Lifetime to original owner

SUPPORT

Since we don't have dealer's and we sell our amplifiers directly to the customer, our customers have a direct line to us. As a result, Decware support is legendary for over 20 years.

Support is not only a phone call or email away at any time, but when you purchase this amplifier you join a huge family of customers who also own one and enjoy supporting each other on the:

DECWARE Support Forms

Manual is in a .pdf format

HISTORY OF REVISIONS

MINITORII - 2009 to Oct 2012

Easily distinguished by the gloss white chassis plate. Original models used a 7-pin 6X4 rectifier tube that was later changed to a 9- pin current-production EZ90 rectifier tube.

MINITORII-II - New in Oct 2012

Also easy to recognize because the finish has been upgraded to black wrinkle. Features user-adjustable variable feedback. Cryo-treated beeswax signal caps are now used throughout. New high-mass steel chassis for improved micro-phonics... adds 150% more mass!

MINITORII-III - New in Oct 2015

Installed UFO output transformers for better resolution and an impedance switch that lets you hear your speakers with both a HI and LO impedance setting. An ultra-serious upgrade to an already incredible amp.

MODEL MINITORII

DESKTOP TUBE AMPLIFIER

Made by hand in the USA and sold wholesale to the public with a
L i f e t i m e W a r r a n t y !

Mini Torii 10% deposit

$229.50

Amps are hand-built to order. There are presently lots of orders on our real time build sheet. A 10% non-refundable deposit secures your place on the list with today's date and time stamp. Balance is due when it's ready to ship. You will be sent a final invoice with the total price including actual shipping costs by our office during your wait.