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Speaker return or sell As New

I recently purchased 2 sets of speaker, on paper radically different.

1. The LRS from Magnepan 2. The Zu Audio Dirty Weekend.

I love rock music, from the classic bands to Metallica. I also listen to all music in smaller doses.

Simple AB testing with my ordinary ears, cheap cables and an unremarkable amplifier. Led me to prefer the LRS with a REL T7i subwoofer versus the Dirty Weekenders.

Having said that, 2 questions arise.

First, any suggestions to make the desicion better informed without at this moment buying a better amp or cables.

Amp is an Iota VX with the additional power amp.

Cables 12AWG un branded.

Streaming for now from Amazon Ultra HD for testing through a Bluetooth Aptx adapter.

I cannot afford to spend more money for now.

And the other question, do you think I should offer the Dirty Weekenders for sale "As New" since they are and give anyone who missed the recent sale, the chance of buying them. They have the Capacitors upgrade from Zu. Or simply return for the full refund they offer?

As ever, thanks for any input and advice!

Happy Holidays to all.

B.
bohe60s
reubent
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@bohe60s 

...do people share playlists here?

There are several active music threads on AudiogoN. Give them a look, and please participate. Here are I few I enjoy:

https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/whats-on-your-turntable-tonight

https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/what-are-you-streaming-tonight

https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/whats-playing-on-your-system-today

https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/what-s-in-your-cdp-tonight-the-minority-report

https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/jazz-for-aficionados


ctsooner
2,480 posts
 
Return makes the most sense.  I would also save for an upgrade to your electronics.  I'm assuming you have the VX SA3 with the build in DAC.  Eventually you will want a better integrated amp and a better DAC.  Cables are usually the last thing to go for, but I would assume that if you picked up a used pair of Audioquest speaker cable (the best that you can afford) it will make a nice difference for you.  Your speakers will defiantly sound better with better amps/DAC and cables.  Nothing against your amp, so please don't take it that way.  Congrats on enjoying your music.  That's THE most important thing.

bohe60s OP
23 posts
 
@reubent 
@ctsooner 

Will check the music forums. Always fun to learn of new music.

The amp is the SA3 and I added the PA3 to it in order to power the LRS.

Given time I will upgrade. I travelled the world and could not move the equipment I had, so I sold it.

Now I have settled in one place so I started my 2 channel system quest again. Listening to Neil Young's Sleeps With Angels yesterday was a pleasure I did not have for 14 years moving around this wonderful planet.

B.
wolf_garcia
6,704 posts
 
The ZU deal is a good one...I recently returned an Aegir amp to Schiit Audio and they don't refund the initial shipping charge, don't pay for return shipping (Unless the item had issues and they're replacing it), and charged a 5% restocking fee (relative to whatever the item is, that could be 5 to 15%). I accepted these terms as I like the stuff I'd bought previously so meh, no issues at all...except with the amp...it didn't exceed the tonal and performance abilities of my current fave amp, a little single ended tube thing from Dennis Had. Oh well...
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tomic601
12,912 posts
 
It’s not just checking the Music threads, it’s about contributing BTW, I don’t much pay attention to those who don’t, turntable tonight is my fave :-)

my phono preamp has a rumble and a sheep filter :-)


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