213cobra
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| Zu Druid & Definition Roundup Dale,I'm happy to help. Let me add one thing: Everything I write here is stream-of-consciousness -- one pass and I submit. I squeeze these posts in between obligations elsewhere in a professional life completely removed from audio. I don't have th... | |
| Zu Druid & Definition Roundup Warren- just ask him for Speakon>wire-ends adaptors.Phil | |
| Zu Druid & Definition Roundup >>have you heard the KR 845<<I have. The KR is an "out-of-spec" 845, really KR's idiosyncratic take on the tube. It sounds fast, clean, linear and extended. Bass is deep but somewhat leaner than the 845B, at least in my Audions. Other ... | |
| Zu Druid & Definition Roundup >>have you had any reliability issues with the KR 300b tube<<Nope, not a thing. I've never had a problem with either KR Enterprise or the current KR Audio 300B tubes. They can be a little noisy for the first 50 hours or so as they burn... | |
| Zu Druid & Definition Roundup >>so what be the 70mm fresh print version via Zu Audio?<<I knew as soon as I wrote that 35mm film reference, someone would raise the 70mm question. And I also knew I wouldn't be surprised if it was you to do it, Warren.The 70mm fresh p... | |
| Zu Druid & Definition Roundup >>Would you care to comment on the Soul Supreme vs. Druid V?<<Soul Supreme is Soul with the Nano FRD, and the Radian 850 in supertweeter dutiy, just like Druid V. It also has the Speakon connector, so with Zu cable, full B3 can be exte... | |
| Zu Druid & Definition Roundup >>What do you think about Omen Defs (with stereo subs) vs Def 4s? Suppose the Omen Defs had radian tweeters?<<Def4s will sound more authentic and refined, capable of far more nuance and finesse. The cabinet of Def4 is a huge upgrade ov... | |
| Zu Druid & Definition Roundup >>Could I also inquire as to a little more clarity or comparison regarding the "focus" as pertains to Druid vs Def/Message?<<This is difficult to answer for a general audience, because I don't want to magnify or overstate the differenc... | |
| Zu Druid & Definition Roundup Steve,Unless you are setting up a compact listening area within your 30x30 space, for relatively near-field listening, I think you will prefer Message for its Definition-like ability to spatially and dynamically scale, and to be more energetic wit... | |
| Zu Druid & Definition Roundup >>This apparently got under Srajan`s skin.<<Inconsequential. And regardless, I don't try to anticipate who and how many will agree or disagree before I write. Nor does Srajan as indicated by 6moons. It's not a popularity contest.>&g... | |
| PrimaLuna Prologue 5 and tube upgrades If you want to wake up the top end extension, definition and dynamics of your Prima Luna, without losing the aspects you enjoy:1/ NOS Siemens or Siemens-Halske 12ax7. If you need a less expensive alternative, NOS Valvo. Among current production 12... | |
| Zu Druid & Definition Roundup I am scheduled to get some time with the Melody 845 and the P2688 preamp in my own systems in about 10 days.As for the 300B Melody, I can say at the moment that their sound, like many 300B SET amps, is heavily influenced by what 300B tube is used.... | |
| Zu Druid & Definition Roundup >>I reccently replaced Herbie`s Tenderfoot(very good) with Star Sound Audio points(1.5 inch) under my components and heard an improvement.<<This isn't surprising. I've written about how I use Herbie's decoupling gliders in specific app... | |
| $5000.00 To Spend Looking for Tube Pre-Amp There are pretty much three worth buying in this range, assuming you seek a line preamp only:Melody Pure Black 101Valvet Soulshine (6sn7 version)Valvet L2All three are 6sn7 based. You can buy them new and they will outperform preamps you can buy u... | |
| Garrard 301/401 audition request >>Would very much like to hear the Garrard 401<<Lawrence - Private message me via Audiogon to arrange a listen. I am in the west Valley.Phil |