Really interesting feedback Parsons, and clearly my experience isn’t unique in terms to their sensitivity to the rest of the system.
Ive upgraded everything else around my setup now: running a Luxman DA06 DAC, a Luxman c600 preamp, and some vintage Luxman MB88u monoblocks. (60w KT88 push-pull) I really wonder and go back and forth if a SET amplifier would be better; I listen to a lot of modern indie and rock and the while the Zus do well with little power, they really can kick out some crazy dynamics with some power. Wish I knew someone with a good 300b setup I could borrow for a day!
Ive upgraded everything else around my setup now: running a Luxman DA06 DAC, a Luxman c600 preamp, and some vintage Luxman MB88u monoblocks. (60w KT88 push-pull) I really wonder and go back and forth if a SET amplifier would be better; I listen to a lot of modern indie and rock and the while the Zus do well with little power, they really can kick out some crazy dynamics with some power. Wish I knew someone with a good 300b setup I could borrow for a day!