The SummitHi Dan, you're going to be v.happy with your ESCCo modded Zu 103. It's taken a lot for me to return mine back to it's box, but the Straingauge pushes all my analog buttons.It's a bit of a wait,... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Jfrech's systemJ, I've just installed a Soundsmith Straingauge cart in my analog rig. By far the best cart I've had in my system (I've prev run Transfiguration Temper and Orpheus, and Lyra Parnassus).And with... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Charles, just ordered the Duelund VSF Black Cu cap network upgrade for my Zu Def4s. Very much looking fwd to the results when they're installed.Also will be auditioning some 70W/ch Nat SET mono... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Charles, that sounds about right. I'm aiming for the Straingauge on the Salvation tt/Terminator arm being the end point for my analogue journey. This SET avenue needs to be an end point of sorts to... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Charles, you've been kind enough to contribute to my thoughts on the Zu Def4s thread.I really wish I hadn't heard those NAT SETs!!! I'm now so aware of grain, and limiting of transparency, my S... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemHi Albert, just feel that Zu are criminally under represented amongst big ticket purchasers. When that Lottery win comes thru, I'm gonna send my cheque to Zu for those Dominances.Can you over t... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemWow, Albert, that's quite a list! I have to say I'm totally sold on the concept of xoverless, full range driver implementation in spkrs, IMHO the best balance for tonal/dynamics realism in home env... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Jfrech's systemJ, do consider the Entreq Silver Tellus grounding/earthing box utilising Apollo Eartha cables. It's totally transformed my system, and no disrespect to Miguel, at a more competitive c$3000. I urge ... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemSure Mike, understood. What I'm finding is that the role of noise, or rather lack of, can really define a system. I live in a semi industrial area of East London, in a work-live loft apartment bloc... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemHi Mike, I've just had a really interesting experience with the Entreq/Tellus earthing system. It's a passive non powered box full of minerals and an earth plate which provides a clean earth indepe... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Thanks Charles. Like you, I have specific boundaries on how much/where to spend cash. The main one is not the endless replacement of components in an upwardly expensive merry-go-round. A good examp... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Charles, going to take the plunge on the Duelund VSF Black Cu network (cap and 2 resistors) for my Zu Def4s.Re supports under the spkrs, I've had such good results with a Symposium Acoustics Is... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemThank you Mike. I won't hog your thread wittering on re my system anymore, ha ha. Do you have any thoughts on the exponential escalating cost of audio? For every SOTA component that can justify an ... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemCan you fwd Danny's email if that's ok, I'd love to hear how he thinks the Def 4s and MM7s relate to each other on the audio spectrum. I'm so happy with them I couldn't practically wish for more, a... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemMike, fully understand your comments about being happy with a component situation and staying there without needing to continually maximise it further.Re power, my 4kVA balanced transformer is ... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemMike, any thoughts on my queries re earthing/grounding? Personally I find Tripoint prohibitively expensive but the Entreq stuff is priced reasonably. From what I gather, these are not devices like ... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Analog Turntable SystemHiya, will be auditioning Soundsmith Straingauge SG200 soon. Any updated thoughts on it's sound? posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Charles, I'm aiming to go down the Symposium Acoustics solution to spkr supports. Resting each of my 85kg Zu Definitions 4 spkrs on four Rollerblocks Jrs (ball bearing in recessed cup principle of ... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Pass me some ZuHi Dblount, have been running Zu Definitions for 5 years now (originally 2s, in last 3 months the new 4s).IMHO, unmatched at the price and likely to give spkrs 3x the price a run for their mone... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitDan, ESCCo have contacted me to ask for your email, they need to discuss shipping practicalities with you. [email protected] gobsmacked by the mods. I'm REALLY fussy when it come... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitHey Dan, join the queue! I'm down for May too.My only reservations with the mod, a slight softness, possibly a by product of the increased lushness in the sound, is working it's way out after a... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitDan, in case you don't have the phone for ESCCo, it is (+0044)(0)1372276604/fax (+0044)(0)1372276147. Email should be fine, this is how I made my order. posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemMike, I've suggested earthing/grounding as a possible option re further tweaking. I'm wondering if you feel this is a logical complement alongside balanced power. Tbh, beyond spending cash on suppo... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitHi Dan, I've gone and done it. 5 days after receiving my upgraded Zu 103 from ESCCo, ie 5 days of falling in love all over again with analogue, I've just emailed them to reserve the same work to be... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Charles, the Zu Def4s really are open and sparkling thru the treble. Hard to believe there's more openess to be had, but at £650/$1000, this is at the low end of any upgrade price otherwise. And I ... posted over 12 years ago | View comment |