Anyone heard new Zu Union 6?

sorry it’s taking so long. I made the mistake of changing out too many components at once. New DAC, new streamer, new DDC, new power cords (Audio Art Statement with rhodium plugs). So even though I’ve got over 200 hours on the Zu’s now the other components have less than 40 hrs on them. 

at first I thought something didn’t sound right with the Zu’s so I swapped the omegas back in which I know intimately, but they sounded off too, so I know it wasn’t the Zu’s. 

@sp33ls so far just a quick generalization the Zu’s are definitely dynamic, toneful, and great detail retrieval. The omegas can seem softer or more forgiving, but just a beautiful sound. I wouldn’t party or rock out with the Omegas, but you probably could with the Zu’s since they are a bit more punchy. 
 

@moofoo I've never heard a pair of Spatials, but have wanted to. But I’d say the Zu and Omega are prob more efficient especially with flea watt tubes. 
 

give me another week or so to get everything gelled together. No more changes coming anytime soon. But I’ll follow up

Hey Kray, I am also giving Union 6 a try right now to see if I want to trade up from my Dirty Weekends.  They just arrived yesterday.

Have you tried corner loading these?  Because right now that seems to be where they are performing best in my room, corner loaded, Audio Note-style with extreme toe in so they cross over about 2 feet in front of me.

First impression is these are loud and not very forgiving.  They play noticeably louder than Dirty Weekends. Definitely more detailed than DW2, but like you mentioned there is some bite to certain instruments. That said, the sound can be very exciting and piano sounds are much more resolved on Union 6 than DW2.  

Hey @whoopycat good to hear from you. Did you do the base model or a superfly/supreme upgrade? haven’t tried corner loading yet but may give it a go soon. But I do have them toed in pointing directly at me. 
 

how far from the walls do you have them? Loud and unforgiving was my first impression but they have broken in a lot and sound better. First couple days I was perturbed, but remembering how other Zu’s needed MAJOR break in I’m letting them play as much as possible. I also think they are VERY susceptible to your gear/chain. You hear exactly what your DAC, amp, etc can do. I had a ESS9038 DAC that I didn’t like at all with them. Switched back to my favorite type of dacs, R2R, and they’ve been much better. Also my Valvet E2 amp sounded almost too warm on my omegas but on the Zu it’s a much better fit. 

Mine are the standard version with Mission wire and ClarityCaps.  I have them tight in the corners, maybe about 4 inches off the wall.  Your walnut Unions look great, I wish I had gone that route.

yeah I decided to go full upgrade instead of wishing I would have later.