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Considering Zu Dirty Weekend over my current B&w 702s2

I’ve felt for a long time (since I got them) that my 702s2 floorstanders have excellent “analytical” sound but are just missing the “life” that I want from my system. I swapped my Parasound P6 preamp for a Schiit Freya+ with some nice tubes that improved things significantly, but still feel a long way from the sound I want. I’m strongly considering the Zu Dirty Weekend 6 to replace the B&Ws, but I realize that’s a pretty big step down in “level”. So I’m wondering…am I going to regret it? Anyone have experience with both speakers they can share?

 

ps running Bluesound Node 2 as the main source and Parasound A21 amp. 

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blackbag20's avatar
blackbag20
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Considering DWs myself.  Astonishing little negative press and you can send them back should they argue with your gear.

Let us know!

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rar1
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Happy DW owner going on 4 years now.  Also have the Omen Bookshelf speakers in a second system.

These speakers just sound so alive to me.

I use the DW's with a Prima Luna tube amp and the Omen's with a Rogue Sphinx integrated.  The Zu speakers do well with tubes.  CD players & turntables in both systems.  

Rich 

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jtcf
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I'm a Zu owner also. You won't be "leveling down" it's a different presentation is all - a live sound with smoother highs.They play well with tubes too.I took a chance with a used pair a couple of years ago and am very happy with them.

eburb OP
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Thanks for the input, all. If anyone else has perspective to add, I'll be happy to hear it! And your thoughts combined with my desire to change things up has resulted in me listing my B&W's on Audiogon!

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