spiritofmusic
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| Zu Druid & Definition Roundup Fascinating that the Straingauge is so artifact-free that the lack of graininess I thought I noticed in listening to the SG thru Nat SETs may be more a function of eliminating the Zu 103.Will be auditioning the Nat SETs and Audion Black Shadows in... | |
| My new Soundsmith Straingauge cartridge I'm not going to join in this technical argument, since I'm unqualified to contribute.What I can say is that this is one hell of a transducer. Bearing in mind it's on what I consider the most neutral and transparent analog rig I've ever owned (Tra... | |
| Zu Druid & Definition Roundup Correction: ...natural sweetness (not to be CONFUSED with typical Linn Sondek LP12-like analog euphonic warmth)... | |
| Zu Druid & Definition Roundup This cart is amazing and really allows analog to breathe thru the Def4s. It's lightning fast, like the Decca London Reference, but with none of that cart's tipped up 'whiteness'. And it balances blazing dynamics with a real natural sweetness (not ... | |
| Zu Druid & Definition Roundup Wrm, I'm using the base level SG200 energiser into my existing tube preamp. I was expecting possibly a hyper detailed but tipped up sound. In fact, all the detail was there that had been missing on the Zu 103, but with a really beguilingly sweet p... | |
| Zu Druid & Definition Roundup Hi, just installed the Soundsmith Straingauge cart, and it has an amazing synergy with the Def4s. In particular it has the most blinding speed and transients, better than any other cart I've listened to, which perfectly complements the wide open t... | |
| Zu Druid & Definition Roundup Aiming for NAT v Audion shootout, prob early July. Intrigued by the result of this one. | |
| Zu Druid & Definition Roundup Apologies, boys, I read 'bridged' for 'parallel'. The NAT dealer says that the 70W/ch GM 70 would have superior bass drive and power/dynamics than the 30W/ch SE1 which would have slightly more transparency, and hence rates it as superior over wide... | |
| Zu Druid & Definition Roundup Wrm, I can't say I noticed any hum/buzz. To be quite honest, it was a totally unfamiliar system (AMG Viella tt/AMG 12" arm/S'smith S'gauge cart/NAT Symmetrical preamp/NAT SE2SE GM70 SET monoblocks/Vandersteen speakers), and I was spending my time ... | |
| Zu Druid & Definition Roundup Wrm, yes, the SE1s from NAT at 30W/ch would seem to be a good match with the Def4s wrt power - Phil rates the Audion Black Shadows, and they're around the same rating. The NAT dealer in the UK however feels the SE1 SE GM70s would be a better fit s... | |
| why balanced power last before component? I used to run a Burmester 948 conditioner. Then moved to a 4kVA balanced transformer, improvements across the board. But on putting the Burmester back in the chain after the transformer was an unmitigated disaster.So, if choose to go down the bala... | |
| Zu Druid & Definition Roundup Charles, at Alternative Audio in Somerset, S England. Quite the revelation. | |
| Zu Druid & Definition Roundup I was really amazed by the Nat SET's subterranean bass, which with a clear as glass midrange, really allowed the music to be grounded and soar at the same time. My only caveat was what I perceived to be a slight reticence in the treble.This I foun... | |
| Entreq Silver Tellus grounding/earthing system Sorry, this is a repeat of the same titled thread that has 6 responses. | |
| Zu Druid & Definition Roundup About to order the Duelund VSF Black cap network upgrade for my 4s.Phil, just had a v. interesting experience. Really sold on the Straingauge at demo a few days ago, feel it does go beyond the Zu 103 in a number of important ways, esp. 3d imaging,... |