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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
eagertrader
14 posts
 
Can anyone out there quantify the sonic differences between the Superfly and the regular Soul (I would prefer the opinion of someone that heard them both using the same electronics side by side). Are the sonic improvements proportional to the price differential? Thank you in advance.
dcr
10 posts
 
If you look out the Zu site under the Loudspeaker heading and scroll down to the Soul (not the Superfly) you will see the differences listed along with the sonic improvements noted for the Superfly. Can't say if the sonic improvements are proportional to the price difference (especially when considering the sale price of the Soul ), however I would personally opt for the Superfly.
gopher OP
499 posts
 
For what its worth I was exchanging emails this morning with a friend who was dead set on buying the Omen, but after hearing it and the SF at a Florida Zu party, he is ponying up the extra money for Superfly.

On a side note: I've got the S-30 sitting in my car now and can't wait to leave the office!
eagertrader
14 posts
 
I wonder if had your friend heard the regular Soul as well at the party, whether he would have still spent the extra $$ on the SF or would the Soul have been more than enough.

(although on second thought I think I know the answer to that. Most audiophiles, if it is within the realm of the affordable, once they heard better won't settle for good enough)
gopher OP
499 posts
 
The S-30 arrived in good condition, but there were two tube fatalities on the way. My first impressions are a bit mixed. VERY transparent, detailed and super liquid with good control over the speakers. I may need to tweak around a little bit as emotionally its not completely emotionally stirring at the onset--it is two tubes short and being fed from a single ended preamp (don't have balanced) so I guess we'll see how it works out.
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