Description

Bought my first Zus in 2006 (Druid MkIVs), they subsequently were updated to MKIV/08s and then sold for a pair of Essences. I was fortunate enough to be in a position to pull the trigger on a pair of the Definition MkIIIs recently. They have really completed the system. True output below 20 Hz really haves everything sooo much better, everything has a sense of weight.

I also have had an affliction for Class A solid state amps, for many years preceding that with a tube pre (Modwright). Recently having the opportunity to demo the Pass XA30.5 after using a First Watt F3 for a few years opened my eyes to what a bit more power (and gain) did on the Zus (the Essences at the time). One thing lead to another an I have a great Pass INT-30A on the rack.

My sources cover the spectrum of formats at 'reasonable prices', as I enjoy getting the best version of whatever particular music interests me, be it analog, hi-rez or redbook CD.

Analog - Not looking at any real upgrades. Really a great table cartridge and phono stage.

Digital - Recently both upgraded and simplified to the Lumin T-1.
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Room Details

Dimensions: 22’ × 14’  Medium
Ceiling: 8’


Components Toggle details

    • Zu Definition MkIII
    IMO great combo with Class A SS
    • Pass Labs INT-30A
    XA.5 Series amp... makes music
    • Pass Labs XP-15 Phono
    Synergy with the 30A
    • VPI Industries Classic 1
    Love it!
    • Lyra Delos
    0.6mV MC
    • Lumin T1
    Fed from a Synology NAS running Minimserver.  FLAC for PCM and DSF for DSD files.
    • Zu Event
    Spade to speakON connections
    • Mogami 2534
    RCA or XLR depending on the applicaiton
    • VH Audio Flavor 2 and 4
    Power Cables, good quality components, good price
    • 20A Power Feed
    Dedicated Subpanel to Equitech 20A balanced power transformer.  Balanced Power Technologies Pure Power Center at the rack to distribute the power.

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I was glad to see you're enjoying the Mytek with some high-eff speakers. Love the setup!

I think you'll definitely appreciate the benefit of adding a proper music server (like the Mac Mini) to the lineup. The Mytek should shine using a good USB output. It can even play true DSD rips from an SACD, as I'm sure you know.

Instead to the Mac mini, you might go the same route I have and build (or buy) a Computer Audiophile CAPS server. They play very nicely with the Mytek, and using a good player like JRiver, it can stream digital bits better than anything out there.

tbeebout