Zu Soul Superfly


I just ordered a pair of the new Zu speakers on a whim. I was going to wait for information, but the fact that they threw in the free superfly upgrades to the first 30 people got me.

From a similar thread it sounds like some of you guys have heard the speaker despite information only being released today. I'm wondering what you can share about it?

Also, I am really hoping it works with a Firstwatt F1 amplifier. Can anyone comment as to that? I know the Druid's and Essences worked OK.
gopher
David_ten, It's interesting that you find they have more soul with pentode mode over triode. I had a VAC amp that switched between, and my preference was always triode with the Essence, Devore super 8, 9 and the various Verity speakers I tried it with.

Maybe by more soul you are liking a more top to bottom and overall powerful experience? Are the mids better in triode or do you still prefer the pentode? I'm curious about how you find the texture in vocals and striking and sustain of chords between the two.

Anyway, sounds like you are enjoying them. Happy listening!
Gopher: My issue with Druids at flea-watt amps is not in bass, it is in midrange. And it has nothing to do with level.

I am surprised you like your VIRTUE. I have given up on class-d.

Themadmilkman: Yes, it is lack of exaggerated HF that make Druid sound so different from other hifi speakers, and more natural. This element I like, although I would not characterize sound as "sweet".

I do not like running druids much below 60Hz. Actually, I roll them off at 70Hz (heresey I know) and fill down to 35-40Hz with subwoofer. In large part this is requirement of room. And I am not someone who likes "slam" bass.

Did you listen to Four Season using flea-watt amp? I hate the congestion I got when W was too low. If you get more powerful amp, you will not have congestion with acoustic, full orchestra work (which is hardest test for speaker btw). Zu do perfectly credible job with this music if properly setup.
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Phil - just wondering if have been able to audition your recently acquired Quad II's on the Superfly. Your comments regarding their performance on the Druid sound promising.

I've googled the Jubilee edition - what a stunning looking pair of monoblocks.

I'm wondering if you could elaborate a little more on the sound of the Quad II's with the Druid (and specifically Soul if you've been able to audition). Information garnered on the "net" would seem to charactarize the sound as "vintage", I'm assuming quite euphonic. In your comments you identify the sound as very SET-like. Can provide some additional comments comparing/contrasting the Quad II sound with "modern" 300B (ie your Audion PSET).

Personally, I enjoy a warm, rich (not syrypy) tone with ample detail - it sounds like the Quads are right up this alley. I'm just wondering how it would compare on my Superflys with my current 300b (Dignity Audio DA-08S) monoblocks.

Your comments greatly appreciated Phil.

Regards,
Dave