Fostex based speakers: Cain Abby or Omega Super3R

Just thought I'd add my 2 cents regarding the Druid speakers by Zu, which I own. Well, to be precise, I have a pair of their discontinued Rune model (same dimensions and much the same specs as the Druid, with different cabinet construction), which I just had upgraded to the Druid Mk4 specs (new drivers, internal wiring, binding posts , etc.).

I really like them. A lot. For a number of reasons. They are rated at 101dB sensitivity, a quasi single driver design (a super tweeter takes over from 12kHz up, without a crossover), minimum 8 Ohm impedence, and frequency response of 35Hz to 20kHz. I'm driving the Druids with a 2Wpc tube amp (power tubes are a pair of 45s) and the music is very sweet. They have great detail, tonality, resolution... and they're not broken in yet.

The Druids are slated for a review at 6moons.com in the near future.

Right on! They're awesome. They won't change character with break in, but their strengths will increase and they will become more transparent and lifelike.

SGI - I also ordered the standard version with wide baffle, however with the
upgraded ports. Louis had these in stock, so that they will arrive already on
Friday. As for break-in: I just got a Sonic Impact T-amp, so that I can run the
Omega's continuously, without sacrificing expensive time on my tube amp.
They will be connected out of phase, covered with a heavy blanket and run in
24/7 for a week. That way I should have them ready to listen to in about 2
weeks.

Nick - Thanks for the Skylan suggestion. I will certainly check them out. Hey,
out of all the Audiogon people, you will probably be the first one to give them
a listen. Once I get to Calgary you should stop by some time.

Mghcanuck, Miklorsmith - I would love to give the druids a listen. Where are
located, so that I can invite myself?

Anyway, I still plan to drive up to Golden, Colorado to give the Abby's a listen.
I will probably take the Omega's along. Someone up in Colorado who wants to
give the Super 3 a listen? I would not mind getting to meet people there and
listen to music for a while.

Rene

I'm in Seattle. Call Sean at Zu (owner, usually answers phone!). He'll check out their database and try to connect you with someone in your area.

If you can get here, I'll sure entertain. You bring the beer! :) These are truly Special, but I've got my sights on Omega too.

Miklorsmith - Thanks for the invitation. I am thinking of driving over to Vancouver/Seattle sometime this summer. I'll make sure to contact you and bring some wine/beer along :). Maybe I'll be able to bring the Omega's along, too.