keithr

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integrated for zu definition 3
I would get a used Mastersound Due Venti and buy Siemens EL34s. Stunning sound for the money and will be around $22-2500. 
What is the minimum distant for Zu?
I set my Definitions with the listening position at 1.25x the tweeter distance apart this weekend. Best setup I have had. Also like it toe'd out at maybe 1/3 of the inner cabinet showing. 
Wilson Sophia III vs Sasha
I would buy Sophia due to amplifier flexibility 
Best Rock Album in 2012
Norah Jones as rock? Llol. Let's keep them coming. Chromatics new album maybe interesting... 
Mcintosh mc-601 vs Vitus RI-100 amplifier
I would get the 2301s for the Magicos. 
VAC 160i, any experiences
Maineiac- did you end up keeping Vac or going Shindo? What were the differences betweenthe two? 
Tube Roll for McIntosh C2300 PreAmp
Teles here! 
Complete Spectral system with Magico Q3
Cant stand the combo. You ned to hear it. Dull, lifeless sound imo. 
Best Live Album Ever...
Nirvana, Unplugged. 
Ted Denney, and Synergistic Research's Powercell
Is this an advertisement? 
Mcintosh and magico speaker
Mission- read jeff fritzs review of the 452. Not tubby and warm at all. Its all about the new thermal transistors. 
Anyone listen to Zu Audio's Definition Mk3?
FYI- I believe a Berkeley run direct to go tube amps is a stellar combo (if you don't do vinyl)That is my current setup, though will try a Mac C2300 preamp in front after the amps are broken in. 
Anyone listen to Zu Audio's Definition Mk3?
Form factor changed a couple years ago. The current website shows my amps as they appear in front of me. The new chassis is much larger with no wood caps. I have only seen "old chassis" versions appear on Audiogon, hence the reference. 
Anyone listen to Zu Audio's Definition Mk3?
plucked strings- there is a rightness that is tough to describe. the midrange glare is pretty muted. i'm being very picky here. 213Cobra feels the A tube is the reason behind this. i think the cheap input tubes are the reason. we shall see. I've h... 
Harbeth SHL5 for Shindo Montille?
dave_b also was highly touting Maggies awhile back. which are notoriously known for not being dynamic on symphonic pieces. caveat emptor