I’d personally look into the Schiit Vidar (or 2 run as monoblocks) and a Freya + with your Zu’s. The Schiit Aegir puts out 20 wpc, but 80 wpc when run as monoblocks. Keeping with Schiit gear will add synergy, and Zu spkrs seem perfect for that combo. Those or Tekton spkrs would work perfectly for what it sounds you’re searching for. Tekton Pendragons have extremely tight and focused low end. I listen to all types of music, but grew up on and love punk rock and metal too. A good EQ such as the Schiit Loki would come in handy too. EQ’ing that type of music can’t hurt. No need to be a purist, IMO at least. A little EQ never hurt anyone, and if you can enhance your listening pleasure with the use of one, more power to ya! Good luck, buddy!
Trying to find an amp that matches my tastes (aka death metal)
So I think I am ready to change my set up/upgrade.
My current analog chain is VPI Prime (Orto 2m Bronze) > MX-VNYL > PrimaLuna Prologue Classic > Zu Omen DW mkII. Digital is Rega Apollo > PrimaLuna Prologue Classic > Zu Omen DW mkII
I feel like I am ready to move into separates and have my eyes on either the Schiit Freya + / Aegir monoblocks or a Rogue RP-1 / First Watt J2.
The issue I have is access to local dealers and also my musical tastes.
Not discounting people's likes, but so much of the audio world is geared towards Rock/Classical/Jazz and I have a very difficult time finding reviews that cite death metal/hardcore/trash metal. I also listen to a good deal of scores and jazz, but a large potion of my time is spent with bands that sound like the following:
Gorguts - Obscura
Death - Lack of Comprehension
Mare Cognitum - Weaving The Thread Of Transcendence
The issue I feel I am having is that I am not hearing much detail or clarity. Some of that might be down to the recordings, but I am wondering if there is a different set up? Would a move to tube/SS help? or all SS? Maybe a SS amp and a passive pre?
I don't feel I want to chase warmth, I'd rather feel like I am at a show or in the recording studio, if that makes sense.
Any help is appreciated!
My current analog chain is VPI Prime (Orto 2m Bronze) > MX-VNYL > PrimaLuna Prologue Classic > Zu Omen DW mkII. Digital is Rega Apollo > PrimaLuna Prologue Classic > Zu Omen DW mkII
I feel like I am ready to move into separates and have my eyes on either the Schiit Freya + / Aegir monoblocks or a Rogue RP-1 / First Watt J2.
The issue I have is access to local dealers and also my musical tastes.
Not discounting people's likes, but so much of the audio world is geared towards Rock/Classical/Jazz and I have a very difficult time finding reviews that cite death metal/hardcore/trash metal. I also listen to a good deal of scores and jazz, but a large potion of my time is spent with bands that sound like the following:
Gorguts - Obscura
Death - Lack of Comprehension
Mare Cognitum - Weaving The Thread Of Transcendence
The issue I feel I am having is that I am not hearing much detail or clarity. Some of that might be down to the recordings, but I am wondering if there is a different set up? Would a move to tube/SS help? or all SS? Maybe a SS amp and a passive pre?
I don't feel I want to chase warmth, I'd rather feel like I am at a show or in the recording studio, if that makes sense.
Any help is appreciated!