Zu Cables

marvda1 · « **on:** 22 Jul 2004, 12:08 am »

Hello, if you have any Zu cables ( which ones) let us know what you think.

Rob Babcock · « **Reply #1 on:** 22 Jul 2004, 12:17 am »

I use a Firemine digital cable and I've been pleased; I know there's better but it's nice for the money. Plus Zu cable look very cool!

I've got a pair of Disco ICs on the way, too. We'll see soon.

beat · « **Reply #2 on:** 22 Jul 2004, 12:36 am »

They are great,
I am running zu julians for my speaker cables in the office Jolida system. I have been pretty happy with the sound. They have excellent customer service and yes..they are very cool looking. Their AC cables are supposed to rock but I havent experienced them first hand.
Beat

Andrew JC · « **Reply #3 on:** 22 Jul 2004, 01:48 am »

I'm running WAX for my mains and center, they replaces my AQ Midnight3's. I'm using Firemine for digital coax sound fine to me. Megular for component video this is a very sweet cable. Unfortunately I have two pairs of Disco's and a pair of Oxyfuel's sitting in my closet. I used them for a SACD system. All performed excellent the only negative is the Oxyfuel is a stiff cable. The Oxyfuel, Julian and Gauge were reviewed in Positive Feedback I think. Almost forgot I have a pair of Gauge for my beedroom system which is not hooked up yet. They are a great company to deal with. As you can tell I do like their cables

ton1313 · « **Reply #4 on:** 22 Jul 2004, 10:54 am »

Which ones are you interested in? I have had experience with alot of their interconnects & speaker cables. I am currently running their Ibis speaker cables, Varial interconnects, Ash digital, Bok & Mother Power cords.

Speaker cable wise, I started with the Julians in a Bi-wire configuration, went to the WAX, and finally to the Ibis. I have also listened to the Libtecs in my system.

Interconnects, I have had all but the War Mouth in my system at one time or another. The Oxyfule is an excellent bang for the buck cable, but the Gede will smoke it.

What kind of budget are you looking for & what components do you want to connect to?

marvda1 · « **Reply #5 on:** 22 Jul 2004, 03:22 pm »

right now i have double runs of julian as a bi-wire cable with oxyfuel interconnect. i have a birth power cable on the way. my equipment is denon pma 2000ivr integrated amp, philips sacd 1000 cdp, and usher 6381 speakers. was thinking my next upgrade woulde be gede interconnects and a pair of wax and i could bi-wire with wax and julian or go single wire with wax and julian jumpers. what do you think?
marvin

byteme · « **Reply #6 on:** 22 Jul 2004, 03:30 pm »

I've had Julian and Wax for mains and center, they were replaced by Groneberg TS Premium cables (system synergy) I've also had Warmouth for IC's again, replaced by Groneberg TS Premium cables. I still have a Birth PC and Megular Component cables. Great stuff! The Groneberg are better but much more expensive, although I actaully got lucky and paid less than I sold the Warmouth and Wax for. I've not used their digital cables, but I did like the Birth as much as an Audience PC I had, or at least couldn't detect any major loss in sound quality when the Birth went back in after the Audience.

Andrew JC · « **Reply #7 on:** 22 Jul 2004, 03:31 pm »

Marvda1, You just reminded me I have WAX jumpers as well. Those made a significant in my system. I never tried to biwire my systen so I can not comment on that.

ton1313 · « **Reply #8 on:** 22 Jul 2004, 03:47 pm »

Rather than bi-wire, I would recommend a single run of Libtec or Ibis with the jumpers. Call Zu, they will give you their honest opinion.

Tbadder1 · « **Reply #9 on:** 22 Jul 2004, 05:33 pm »

I'm using the Wax cables and I think they're great. They're connected to a digital amp and were a better fit than the Nordost Blues. They're a natural cable that provide good balance.

Mad DOg · « **Reply #10 on:** 22 Jul 2004, 10:50 pm »

i've owned the firemine digital ic, disco rca ic, and varial rca ic...not bad in my system, but they've been replaced by others brands of cables which i've found to perform more to my liking and preference in my system...

eichmann eXpress 6s, onix grand masters and argent audio cables...

BikeWNC · « **Reply #11 on:** 23 Jul 2004, 02:39 am »

I'm using Ibis speaker cables and Mother power cords. I did have a couple of pairs of Varial ICs but sold them recently. I really like the Ibis cables, very revealing but with a nice touch of body. The Mother pcs are used on a Rel sub and TT ps. I found that I like the low end, extended and tight, but they can be bright with some components.

Andy

ROB968323 · « **Reply #12 on:** 23 Jul 2004, 12:33 pm »

Are the prices listed on the web page list or retail? I know good deals can be had through the auctions on Ebay and Audiogon but what if there's a product that I want that there's no auction for?

I guess what I'm asking is...are the prices on the web page negotiable?

Thanks,

Rob

ton1313 · « **Reply #13 on:** 24 Jul 2004, 12:52 pm »

Rob,

Which cable are you interested in?

foxylady · « **Reply #14 on:** 24 Jul 2004, 11:13 pm »

i'm interested in the wax and libtec cables as well. has anyone done comparisons with xindak cables? over here i can buy xindak fs-02 cables for the same price of the wax, so some feedback from users of both would be greatly appreciated.

ROB968323 · « **Reply #15 on:** 25 Jul 2004, 01:27 am »

I was interested in the St. Julian speaker cables but I'm not sure how they compare to the Wax or Libtec. I'd be willing to go up the line if the difference is worth while and the price is better than what is shown on the web site.

Other cables that I'm interested in are the Kubala/Sosna cables here:

http://www.kubala-sosna.com/home.htm

Does anyone have any feedback on the cheaper models?

The other cables that I'm considering are Wayne's Nitro speaker cables possibly with Bybees built in. Anybody have feedback with the Bybees installed?

Thanks,

Rob

marvda1 · « **Reply #16 on:** 25 Jul 2004, 03:17 am »

the st. julian cables are the same as the julian but with better connectors and a different outside packaging.

ton1313 · « **Reply #17 on:** 25 Jul 2004, 04:04 am »

As stated, the St. Julian is a resed up version. Definitely get the WAX or if the funds allow, snag the Libtec. The Libtec is quite a step above the WAX. Keep an eye on the auctions, they sometimes show up.

Tbadder1 · « **Reply #18 on:** 27 Jul 2004, 02:05 pm »

Just got a pair of Libtecs on ebay. The cool thing about Zu is that they're giving me half of what I paid for the Wax in credit as well. The Libtecs are on the 'gon right now. PM me if you like to know what the head honcho told me about the Libtecs.

EZ2Hear · « **Reply #19 on:** 21 Aug 2004, 11:11 am »

Rob -

Might want to check out something I found with feedback on the lower lines for Kubala-Sosna

http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?fcabl&1090087390&read&3&4&

EZ2Hear