Zu Essence upgrade kit - worthwhile?

Ton thanks for sharing. I'm currently using a Triode Labs 2A3 Signature with them. I've had results similar to what has been reported on other threads. Though I have been happier with the 2A3 pairing, then the 300b, and EL84 I've rotated through.

Nice that you live close enough to have had Sean deal with the upgrade.

Not that close.... I'm in PA. He was on an east coast delivery/house party and was able to swing by. The upgrade is very easy to do, and if you know how to use a screwdriver, and possibly a pair of pliers, you are in good shape......

I'm currently running a Cayin A50T with Genelex KT-77, and couldn't be happier.....well maybe I could, but would have to spend quite a bit more $$$

I upgraded my Soul Superfly's to the nano driver. Defiantly worth doing and remember you get 200 dollars back when you send back the old driver's.

Also agree that the upgrade is easy to do. They even have a video demonstration available on the Zu website now. If you can handle a screwdriver and follow simple instructions there shouldn't be any issues.

Thanks for the feedback guys. I've gotten myself added to the waiting list with availability in December.

I'm interested to see the difference it makes in my system.

I got my upgraded drivers two weeks ago. Yes, the upgrade is well worth it. The difference between the old drivers and the new ones, including the clarity caps, is not subtle. The speaker is more dynamic, the soundstage is more precise and profound, there is greater clarity and separation between discrete sounds. The Essence is a much better speaker with the new drivers. I had always been slightly dissatisfied with the Essence's performance, and slightly frustrated by them because I thought their faults were characteristic of all single driver speakers, but now I realize that their weaknesses had to do with the implementation of the old caps and drivers. The new ones are an unquestionable value. Do not hesitate to buy the upgrade if you intend to keep your Essence speakers, it turned out to be the single most significant improvement I've made to my system in the last three years.