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Anyone listen to Zu Audio's Definition Mk3?
I agree with Morganc about the marketing issues. . . that Zu tries to differentiate themselves from other vendors using their choice of music. Whenever Sean Casey has been at my house, I have played only acoustic music - jazz, vocals, some classic... 
Anyone listen to Zu Audio's Definition Mk3?
Phaelon - no offense, but I do not understand your statement that "one of the things I’m taking away from the above posts is that a primary virtue of these speakers is that they play loud." They have tremendous tone and dynamics and presence. They... 
Anyone listen to Zu Audio's Definition Mk3?
The Def 4s evolve over months, not days or weeks. It is necessary to be patient. 
Anyone listen to Zu Audio's Definition Mk3?
Not to divert the thread, but those of you who use 300b amps, should check out the Takatsuki 300b tubes that are made in Japan. Pricey, but amazing. One other comment based on Phil's obervation about break-in. . . . in my experience, the Def 4s co... 
Budget of $30K. Help me build a system
Perhaps if you consider speakers that are designed to be used near the back wall - say the small or mid-size Audio Note - that could upgraded to the AN-E if and when your space increases in size. Amps that work well for the AN-K/L will also work w... 
Budget of $30K. Help me build a system
Several manufacturers have a program in which you have a month to audition the speakers at home and the option to return them is you are not satisfied. 
Best Customer Service
Zu is absolutely first class. Sean delivered my Def 4s personally and spent a couple of hours setting them up. 
Which 300B to choose ?
Define "reasonable" price. 
Zu Definition owners who stepped up to the Def 4
I am with Phil on this. The integrated solution is so elegant and in only a 12"x12" foot print. Plus, some of the hassles with accessing and servicing the built-in amplifier in the Def 2s have been solved with the design of the Def 4s. As I unders... 
Zu Definition owners who stepped up to the Def 4
The posts by Phil (213Cobra) are the most informative. 
The Top Speaker for less than $500
A second hand pair of SPICA TC-50s 
Anyone listen to Zu Audio's Definition Mk3?
Morganc and Sean are correct. My Def 4s get better and better even though I have had them for almost a year. Granted, they only get played on weekends and even then are not driven hard; however, there is a smoothness that emerges only with time. I... 
Top 5 Classical recordings
From the NYTimes. . . http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/23/arts/music/23composers.html?pagewanted=all 
Quality CD player + DAC + pre-amp in one package
Ancient Audio Lektor Air 
Top 5 Classical recordings
I agree with Mrtennis about Bach and the lack of representation of early music composers (Purcell, Tallis, etc) in this thread. However, even Bach had his moments of self-reference and repetition; and lovers of symphonic and/or operatic music must...