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BOW Technologies ZZ8 or Ayon CD2

I am considering one of these players as my next upgrade.
I will get to hear a Ayon Cd2 very soon but I will not be able to audition the ZZ8. So any opinions on how they sound should give me a hint on the direction I should be looking at.
I am mainly looking at accurate tone and timbre with a very natural realistic presentation and good PRAT.
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jbcortes
45 posts
 
Hi Sanjosehan,

I tried replacing the fuse on the ZZ8 with a Silver Star but on a blind test, I couldn't hear any difference.

As far as tweaks go, I got amazing results with Symposium Rollerballs 2+ G3.

JB
sanjosehan
12 posts
 
Hi,JB
Thnak you for sharing your experiences.

BTW , have you ever had a chance of comparison between latest ZZ8 vs Reimyo 777 / Wadia 861 etc ?

SJ
jbcortes
45 posts
 
Hi SJ,

I haven't tried any of two players you mention. I did own an Esoteric X-03SE before the ZZ8 and it simply wasn't in the same league. It ticked all the audiophile boxes but was astonishingly not emotionally engaging, at least to my ears. Beautiful piece of engineering, but I let it go without a regret.
A shop in the UK who used to sell both the Zanden and the Bow said they were uncomfortably close sound-wise.

JB
sanjosehan
12 posts
 
Hi,JB
Thank yo uvery much for sharing your experience.
I'll try tweaks with Symposium Rollerballs 2+ G3 .

Thank you again your precious recommendations.
Sanjosehan
sanjosehan
12 posts
 
Hi,JB
Finally , I got Symposium Rollerblocks II+ G3 under my ZZ-8.
I'm surprised the sound was improved a lot .
I really appreciate for your advice.

I'm considering to try them for my Tube Inti-Amp , too.

B.regards
SJ
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