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A Great Deal on Audiogon
Price doesnt include subs fyi 
The Audio Research Reference 10 is here $30k
What is this, their 5th "reference" in the past 5 years? 
Zu Druid & Definition Roundup
Speaking of preamps (and excellent Melody review btw), 213Cobra and I are trying to do a Melody vs. Valvet Soulshine 6SN7 shootout soon. Two very different designs, so should be illuminating.Mbo123- I'm an integrated fan and have had several on De... 
Zu Druid & Definition Roundup
I run Auditorium 23s...flamesuit on!I also run Zu Missions- which dont sound any different than Blue Jeans imo. The form factor however is superior. 
Zu Druid & Definition Roundup
Charles1Dad-I can comment on the SIT-1s, as I had them in my house recently. I've also had the 2 in my rig a year ago. The SIT-1 soundstage and do bass better than the 2, as they should being a monoblock design. 213Cobra and I disagree on the amou... 
Anyone listen to Zu Audio's Definition Mk3?
I'm back to listening to my Def4s with Quads and a Valvet preamp. The Quads are still fantastic amps. I think 6sn7 + KT88 is one of the best combos for Zu that I've heard. 
Anyone listen to Zu Audio's Definition Mk3?
My issue with SET and Zu has been that the bass just isn't right. This is why I chose Quad II 40s over Audion Black Shadows (with in-home auditions). I think everyone in Zu-land needs to try out several topologies to find out the best match in you... 
Dynaudio C1 and Pass amp
I had the X250.5 amp on the C1s and they LOVED the power. I would not even attempt a XA30.5.Wonderful speakers that need high current. 
Fremer lays an Ostrich egg...
Levinson hasn't been particularly relevant in 10 years....and TAS review was a "read between the lines" less than stellar review as well. Kudos to Mikey for calling out a product he doesn't like. Sorry if it offends owners, but we need more of thi... 
Anyone listen to Zu Audio's Definition Mk3?
an update on Def4 amps. One of my Quads went down and so I picked up an Almarro 318B here on the 'gon. I found it a poor match with Zu Definitions. The amp wasn't strong enough in the bass and clearly favored midrange and smooth type sound. It may... 
How do good car amps sound?
Audison is very good. 
Best Pre/Amp or Integrated for Zu Essence
I've owned the Tri 845 integrated amp- not recommended for Zu. I hope to hear the Melody version at some point in the future 
Best Pre/Amp or Integrated for Zu Essence
For 2k, Mastersound Due Venti with ease 
Pass or First Watt
First Watt all the way. Very, very cool amp btw. 
ARC Ref150 or Aesthetix Atlas with Vandersteen 5A
You might search out John Rutan @ AudioConnection. Expert with Vandys and amps.