Zu Defintion 1.5 vs Def IV

Thanks Mark. No Radian on the Def3s is the deal breaker for me. The high end was always a bit of a problem for me with my Def1.5s and listening to all the Zu people who have heard both, including you, makes this a no brainer. Now all I have to do is pack and ship my 1.5s (ouch) and wait. My SET is good for 32wpc clean. Ear bleed levels for me. Speaking of ear bleed levels, year ago I had a friend bring over his Bryston 4B to hook up to my rig to hear what these babies could do. Never got close to red lining the Bryston. My pictures were moving. Devastating, ear shattering, killer sound. My Bel Canto does it when I need the hair on the back of my neck to stand. Most of my listening is oh so sweet.

I often wonder how long it takes in this expensive hobby for people to become tired of the search for 'their' system. I know that I have spent, and lost, a bunch of money in the 3 years since I truly have explored high end audio. Thankfully I ran, and researched, my way into wonderful products. My delight was pretty much satisfied by my Zu Essence.

I have agree that when you have not heard Zu, any Zu will do. That is my experience exactly.

My experience what works now is a time and fate thing. If my Def 1.5 amp had not blown, audio life would go on 'til something else happened with my rig. My laser is going south on my Exemplar, hence, a new laser or a different more costly John Tucker mod? It's crazy, but I have had this rig for 5 years and have been very satisfied. The thought of going from the 1.5 to the 4 is very exciting. With the trade in it is $$ friendly to the wife. Happy Holidays

Late Channakah gift: Ordered my Def4s today. Zu (love those guys) will give me lead time to send back my Ibis speaker cable to reterminate. When they arrive I plunk my Def 1.5s in the box and back to Zu for my credit. Fedex or UPS? I'm leaning Fedex from experience (from The Hamptons NY), but never shipped anything this big. Suggestions?

I just shipped a $4K Audio Research amp from Ohio to Albany, NY using FedEx. It was delivered during the busiest week of the year Dec 20, 2012. Perfect with no complaints.

I have used them for amps, speakers, stands, and turntable without fail. I always take pictures and buy insurance.

Good Luck and congratulations!!!!