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| Anyone listen to Zu Audio's Definition Mk3? Glory, I have ordered the Def 4s with their stock footers. Problem? Your suggestions? They will be situated on Symposium Acoustics Isis platforms that have worked so well with my Def 2s. | |
| Anyone listen to Zu Audio's Definition Mk3? Gentleman, this is another example of system synergy. Years ago I tried SS Krell amps in my system, found them bleached/sterile, then tube BAT, found them too warm/coloured. Progressed onto tube pre+SS pow Hovland and it's been in my system ever s... | |
| Moving coil with a bit less leading edge I can really recommend the Zu Audio modded Denon 103. It's at the bottom of the price range (c.$800) of such exalted MCs mentioned here, and I was skeptitical that it would be up there, but it has replaced a Transfiguration Orpheus (c.$6000+). I a... | |
| Anyone listen to Zu Audio's Definition Mk3? Hi Glory, don't believe in conditioning, convinced it can suck the dynamics out of a system (poss. restiction to power amp peak current). Much more convinced by balanced power, aiming for a 9kV unit with enough headroom for any amp out there. The ... | |
| Soundsmith Straingauge SG-200 cartridge system Will be fascinated to hear this supposed harmonic deficit when I audition the Straingauge. Would love to hear from others with experience.I certainly know what I like in a cart's sound - hate cheaper Lyras, eg Skala, but love the Parnassus. Much a... | |
| Trans Fi Salvation direct rim drive turntable Sgunther, I certainly will. I'm veering away from MMs since a change to a phono stage allowing 47k and 100k needed, and my current one doesn't accommodate.So, reinvestigating the Orpheus, may well upgrade stylus/cantilever on Zu 103, and will do a... | |
| Anyone listen to Zu Audio's Definition Mk3? Well Charles, ASR, Audion and Dave Berning all have distributors in the UK, and pre/pow combinations are all in the £10000-15000 range.Firstly, purchase of the Def 4s and new tt/arm have pretty much emptied my bank account, and a little upturn in ... | |
| Anyone listen to Zu Audio's Definition Mk3? Actually I meant the Audion Black Shadow pow as one of the alternatives to my Hovland Radia, and alongside the ASR as final upgrade choice to feed the Def 4s | |
| Anyone listen to Zu Audio's Definition Mk3? I can pretty much understand where the pro and not so pro ASR comments are coming from. It's the age old debate as to whether cool detailed neutrality is preferable to a maybe more colourful but equally vibrant sound.My Def 4s are due to be ready ... | |
| Trans Fi Salvation direct rim drive turntable Sgunther, no, I'm a London boy, not an Atlantan. A little further away, but a lot closer to Vic (2 hours drive to bring the Salvation/Terminator over).Isn't it always the way? Just as I'm melting into the sound of a vastly improved component upgra... | |
| Soundsmith Straingauge SG-200 cartridge system Doug, re-reading your comments I get the impression that you feel the Straingauge is a thinner, 'whiter' sounding cart than the range of MCs you listed. Do you have any experience of the Decca London Reference which is an MC but loads like a MM at... | |
| Trans Fi Salvation direct rim drive turntable Hi Tom, we've been in email contact for a while. Thanks for the compliments on the review, I tried to get a balance of fact and hyperbole just right. Not sure I'd like to make a habit of writing reviews, though!Personally I'm coming to the conclus... | |
| Soundsmith Straingauge SG-200 cartridge system Doug, sorry to combine your comments with Arran's to draw a false conclusion. However you do say that the Straingauge will be a v.different listening experience to the Orpheus. Can you elaborate further? | |
| Trans Fi Salvation direct rim drive turntable In respect of the Reso Mat, it really seems to work on the Salvation/Terminator rig, and Vic believes it'll improve any tt. Not sure how it'll deal with v. warped lps however. | |
| Soundsmith Straingauge SG-200 cartridge system Raul, you are correct, I may be ambiguous in my description of neutral/natural warmth. There are so many factors at play in setting the final sound of a system (power/vibration control/speed stability in a tt etc) that often component/accessory ch... |