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| Why do no audio enthusiasts use McIntosh? Not to say there aren't a lot of people who by McIntosh equipment for the blue meters/snob appeal. There are .But there are many who love the sound of the music played through McIntosh equipment. I have a pair of MC 60s. The tone and organic quali... | |
| Zu audio advice Have a pair of Zu Def 4s. If you like tubes, and I do, they can absolutely sing. Have heard that the DruidV is another winner but wouldn't trade. Above poster is right about placement, took some experimenting. Also took some break in time. Only pr... | |
| best value current production tonearm I have one. About two years here. Simple. Anyone can make something complex. Got the Salvation TT. I can't imagine wanting anything else for spinning vinyl. | |
| Has anyone matched a pair of Zu Omens (2010 no upgrades) with a Peachtree Grand X1 amp? I have a set of Omen 1Bs matched with a Peachtree receiver. For the money hard to beat. Very dynamic and revealing, very good bass. | |
| Does such a speaker exist? Look at the Zu Def 1V. There are two or three reviews. Active bass, very efficient, amp friendly. You're welcome to stop by for a listen. | |
| Zu Definition 4 height? With my Def 4s I worked them around quite a bit to optimize . Ended up on Sistrum Apprentice Stands and it took a few weeks, but dialed in they just really satisfy me. I think the gap ends up at about 3".Every room is different but with the down f... | |
| StarSound Sistrum racks Star Sound is definitely onto something Tom. For me it's been like when I added my Balanced Power Technologies Conditioner. Gave the music more coherence. I'm sure other technologies have merit but grounding, to me, makes sense. | |
| Is Vinyl Worth It If when you switch to digital, get tired of listening, switch back to vinyl and sit there for three hours enjoying yourself. That could be a factor. | |
| Zu Druid & Definition Roundup As much as some will want to describe a sound only your ears will give you an adequate description.My best would be immediate and powerful. But a lot will depend on your amplification and your room. I've been working on my room pretty intently and... | |
| Which do you feel ... Lee Oskar "Lee Oskar"Harmonia from WARKiller percussion | |
| Why so few balanced phono inputs? I run balanced all the way to the pre amp. Balanced cables from the tt-Trans Fi, to the phono pre-BAT, to the pre-Zesto. Balanced for the CD Player-NAD M5 to the Pre-Zesto.Got hum in the phono chain. Dead quiet in the CD chain.Bought a Buss bar an... | |
| Zu Druid & Definition Roundup 213 Cobra,Could you give us a rundown as to your experiences with the cap upgrades you commented on a while back. Any other posters with similar adventures in the cap upgrades, your input would be appreciated here. | |
| Clayton Audio Class A amps. Need amp advice Balanced interconnects-look at Grover Huffman. Really good at many things. | |
| Why Don't More People Love Audio? I haven't read the whole thread but it is certainly interesting and varied. I write this from a perspective of having been once a devotee of high quality audio who set it to the side due to having two kids, a demanding profession and a wife who wa... | |
| mc275 tube options Go to Joe's tube lore on AA |