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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
37 posts
 
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
380 posts
 
How about the upgraded drivers? Worth it?

gdnrbob
4,447 posts
 
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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