keithr
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| Zu Druid & Definition Roundup So to continue the Zu amplification trend, I had the Luxman 590ax integrated amplifier on loan for the past few days. I think this amp would work well on Vivid, Wilson, and other speakers with metal tweeters---but just was a poor match with Defini... | |
| Zu Druid & Definition Roundup Charles- back to Concert Fidelity, yes i've heard them at shows several times now and always have been impressed. Although their pricing leaves me cold in comparison to their build quality. Check out the inside of their DAC for a glimpse into that... | |
| Zu Druid & Definition Roundup Charles- yeah, what I meant to convey is "some" SETs exhibit those traits that Spirit was mentioning. the Sophias I had briefly were pretty open- most open SET I've had. tube selection also has a big impact here. I have not heard your Franks of co... | |
| Tube Mono-Block Recommendation CAT JL2 | |
| Zu Druid & Definition Roundup Spirit-You are just going to have to hear them for yourselves. There are components of SET sound that you have mentioned which are dealbreakers for me, but who knows for you. That somewhat dark, closed-in sound with a shrunken soundstage is someth... | |
| Zu Druid & Definition Roundup Spirit- I learned this with my initial amp on Def 2s, a BAT 300xSE (tube pre/MOSFET ss integrated amplifier) that sounded horrible. It took a quick swap to a McIntosh to even allow me to retain the speakers.The amps recommended for Zus in this thr... | |
| What happened to Jfox What about Tvad? | |
| Integrated amp for Wilson Audio Cub 2's BAT 300xSE | |
| Zu Druid & Definition Roundup Spirit- I think the 4s are suited for both SS and Tube. I am demo'ing the Dartzeel 8550 soon which the Zu owner uses as his reference. What I've learned is the Defs have a slight inherent leanness --and therefore pair best with a warmer than neutr... | |
| Magico S5 vs Tannoy Westminster Royal SE Why are folks still responding to a thread where the OP said he was purchasing the week of April 15th and has disappeared since. | |
| Zu Druid & Definition Roundup Spirit- you might also try an EAR push/pull amplifier as comparison to the SETs since the company is UK-based. It will provide some reference to your current auditions. | |
| What about 845 tubes on Wilson Sophia 3...? Nagra was the PP 845 I had in mind....Melody also makes them. Im not a fan of Cary 805s and frankly, they measure terrible for SET. | |
| What about 845 tubes on Wilson Sophia 3...? push/pull 845 should work fine with them. i know the originals were spec'd at 30 watts or something like that. the only Wilson that is easier to drive is ironically the X2 | |
| Zu Druid & Definition Roundup Jordan- I concur with your thoughts on Def4s and power. I think 20-25 watts+ is necessary most rooms. Must be the multi driver aspect of the speaker. | |
| Opinions - Best Sound at T.H.E. Newport 2013 Show? Zesto/Vac/Tad- and by a mile |