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Supratek preamp vs Lamm LL2 ???
Get a ModWright...In our system, the Lamm rendered the Modwright (an upgraded one, at that) unlistenable. 
Zu Definition cable recommendation
I agree with Undertow. WAX was a throwback in our system, veiled highs, made the music sound lifeless. We tried both single & bi-wire. Go for the good stuff. 
certin speaker makers harder to get dissounts fro
There are a number of them, Ubglub. On the speaker front: Tyler Acoustics, Ohm, Decware, Zu Audio, and I'm sure others still. As far as other components are concerned, there are MANY companies who offer a trial period, some with (and some without)... 
Soliloquy 6.2i vs VS vr4jr , Zu Druid & Usher 6371
Jeff,I heard them at a show, in a room set up by Zu. They had Audiopax amps. The three of us did not stay long. Honestly, the sound was painful. But again, your comments as well as those of others are intriguing, so I'll hear them again soon. One ... 
Soliloquy 6.2i vs VS vr4jr , Zu Druid & Usher 6371
Thanks for the response. I can't explain how two watts and a speaker that rolls off at 40 Hz performs with so little compromise. I'm sure that's a secret that Zu and Yamamoto want to keep.If there is some physics secret here that has managed to el... 
Soliloquy 6.2i vs VS vr4jr , Zu Druid & Usher 6371
...they will not make it difficult to return your Druids should the unthinkable occur. Then you can speak to the many who are perplexed about this Zu talk.Oh no! Not the unthinkable! Please, Reverend Zu, you must save the audio aimless from themse... 
Soliloquy 6.2i vs VS vr4jr , Zu Druid & Usher 6371
I'm glad you enjoyed the speakers, Jeff. One question, however. How does a 2 watt amp (Yamamoto) and a speaker that rolls off at 40Hz cover much of the musical spectrum without notable compromise? In my experience, only lighter fare is suitable fo... 
Music Reference vs. Quicksilver
Quicksilver Mini-Mites are self-biasing, and can run at least four different types of power tubes with no modifications necessary. Simply pop in whatever you like. They are phenomenal amps, IMO, and silly cheap. The EL34's are sweet, nearly SET-li... 
JM Lab Alto comments please
For a few hundred bucks (if you end up shipping them back)why not use the Zu trial period? That way, you get to hear them in your home, and well beyond the typical ~1-hour audition period. 
The best speaker you ever heard?
The people making comments including myself, no matter how experienced have limited comparisons. There would be other loudspeaker design we would consider if we heard them irregardless of taste.Excellent point, Armyscout41. I would bet that few of... 
Do you know of small speakers that sound ''BIG'' ?
Silverline SR-17's. You won't believe you're listening to a monitor. 
what is a high end component ?
Who's on first? 
any recommendations for a rich 6922 tube ?
See above. 
What to do with 1,200 CDs I don't need
You're such a tease, Herman! 
What sounds more musical than audionote equipment
Yes there will be those who will stubbonly hold onto the same manufacturer, or those that are just plainly interested in the technical aspects of the sound rather than the music itself, each to his own, but I am certain the majority are probably o...