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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
schw06
88 posts
 
As a Zu owner (Definition II), I concur with Gopher and 213Cobra regarding 845 amps. Owning Zu speakers without hearing them through an 845, you are really missing half of the equation to fantastic sound. I've owned a lot of different topology amps with the Zu's and the 845 is the key that unlocks the magic!!
David
pardales
652 posts
 
I hav heard Zu Owners say similar things about 300B amps.
mstark
13 posts
 
Recommending any amplifier (or other gear), strictly based on tube kind used in that design is very brave.
gopher OP
499 posts
 
Probably so--we'll qualify that with:

Decent 845 tubes;
competent design; and
reasonably good output transformers...

On a related note: Yes, I have heard similar things said about Zu speakers with 300B. Hell, 2a3 and 45 as well for the matter. I guess the common denominator is SET amplification. That said its hard to make these suckers sound 'bad'.

Still... I kinda wish I had my Fi 2a3 monos still, just to hear them on more sensitive, higher ohm speakers than the Abbys they drove.
schw06
88 posts
 
My recommendation of an 845 based amp was not meant to be controversial or a blind recommendation based on that specific tube. Common sense is still required if you pursue this combination and you should choose carefully. My intention is to help fellow Zu owners find a matching amp without throwing away a lot of time and money blindly searching.
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