Zu Druid V Owners

Lots of positives regarding Audion gear. I've heard several amps In addition to those I own. They are lively, fast, and work. I bought a set of KR tubes for my Black Shadows and feel they are worth the cost (they have a great video of how they make them) in that they add more air and detail over the very good and inexpensive Shuguang 845B.
I didn't enjoy the sound direct from some pretty good DACs vs the Audion pre.
I have listened to optimized Def4s with Audion amps several times and they are spectacular.

Cost and my smallish room were factors in going with the DruidV. A set of Zu Undertone subs have gone a long way in narrowing the gap between the Druid and Def. I love em with the Druid!
Sean and Zu are always improving their stuff and pass those improvements along to their customers.
Owned Harbeth SH5 and AudioNote ANe, and both were enjoyable neither is as emotional as Zus

Hi,
I have the Druids V and Sean was nice enough to convert my speaker cables with b3 speakon connectors. I wasn't expecting much but, I noticed the tonal balance became more organic with richer textures.
I don't hear more detail but the presentation sounds more natural and smoother.
I'm very happy with these new Druids. They play music wonderful and Sean and co. are great to deal with!

Snopro,

Agree with your findings with the B3 speakon connectors, much more natural and effortless.

Sean and all the guys/gals at Zu are superb to deal with.

Best

James