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Zu Speakers upgrade

I recently purchased a set Zu Omen Mk1 for $300.00. They are in excellent condition. Zu allows for upgrading to the new drivers. Does anyone have familiarity with this? Is it worth the $500.00 net charge. I am presently using a NAD C326 BEE to drive the Zu's. What is a good amplifier to drive these efficient speakers?
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shrapnel
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Any of the First Watt amplifiers should be good. That is what Sean of Zu recommends and runs. Any low powered tube amplifiers like from Conrad Johnson will be killer.
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coachpoconnor OP
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How about the upgraded drivers? Worth it?

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gdnrbob
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I would say, Yes.
I own the Mk. 2 Omen Bookshelves and they were very good speakers. (I am selling them as I change my office system).
For $800, I think it will be a worthwhile investment. 
I used an Ayre AX-7e integrated, but really any decent amp out there should be good enough.
Bob
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rar1
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I just took delivery of the Zu Omen Dirty Weekend floor standers.  Using them with a Prima Luna Prologue 5 tube power amp & Musical Fidelity CD PRE24 preamp/ cd player.

Very pleased so far.  

Would go for the upgraded drivers.  No brainer if you like the Zu sound.

Rich 
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coachpoconnor OP
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Rich, thank you for your response. I am picking up a Music Hall a70.2 ($750.00) from a local audio shop tomorrow to demo for 48 hrs. Will see how it goes. If it doesn’t work I’ll order the MF.
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rar1
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Just make sure that the Zu Omen floor standers are placed about a 1/2 inch or so off the floor.  The speakers have bottom ports.  The sound is not right if you place them directly on the floor.  

Rich 
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rar1
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Just make sure that the Zu Omen floor standers are placed about a 1/2 inch or so off the floor.  The speakers have bottom ports.  The sound is not right if you place them directly on the floor.  

Rich 
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Thanks!
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