Re: Zu Omen - cheap or cheerful or both?

lonewolfny42 · « **Reply #60 on:** 3 Oct 2010, 03:44 am »

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Would you like to be one of the judges in the shoot out? Ofcause your Butler would be more then welcome.

Sure Mariusz ....one Butler (250 watts) or two (800 watts).

eclein · « **Reply #61 on:** 3 Oct 2010, 03:48 am »

Mariusz, let me know when you do this shootout, and I'll make a road trip!!

Mariusz · « **Reply #62 on:** 3 Oct 2010, 03:52 am »

TWO !!! Just to be on the save side.

As always - great polish bear, pierogi, golabki & bigos.
Just read somewhere that system sounds better on full stomach.

Mariusz

Mariusz · « **Reply #63 on:** 3 Oct 2010, 03:53 am »

Quote from: eclein on 3 Oct 2010, 03:48 am

Mariusz, let me know when you do this shootout, and I'll make a road trip!!

You are more then welcome.

lonewolfny42 · « **Reply #64 on:** 3 Oct 2010, 03:55 am »

Mariusz ,

Boris (Vista Audio) is a Tekton speaker owner...

lonewolfny42 · « **Reply #65 on:** 3 Oct 2010, 03:56 am »

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....great polish bear

Forget the bear....make mine beer...

eclein · « **Reply #66 on:** 3 Oct 2010, 03:59 am »

Mariusz · « **Reply #67 on:** 3 Oct 2010, 04:10 am »

Quote from: lonewolfny42 on 3 Oct 2010, 03:55 am

Mariusz ,

Boris (Vista Audio) is a Tekton speaker owner...

owns Tekton or owns some Tektons???

lonewolfny42 · « **Reply #68 on:** 3 Oct 2010, 04:12 am »

He (Boris) owns a pair...he does not own the company.

Mariusz · « **Reply #69 on:** 3 Oct 2010, 04:21 am »

Quote from: lonewolfny42 on 3 Oct 2010, 04:12 am

He (Boris) owns a pair...he does not own the company.

You made it sounds like he does. I mean, nothing surprises me anymore but that one made me scratch my head. OK just to clarify - Tekton Design owner's name is Eric Alexander.

......and please do bring your beer.....as long as it's cold.

lonewolfny42 · « **Reply #70 on:** 3 Oct 2010, 04:25 am »

You didn't catch what I said.....

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......and please do bring your beer.....as long as it's cold.

You typed bear....not beer.

Mariusz · « **Reply #71 on:** 3 Oct 2010, 04:57 am »

missed that Chris.
99% of my work, emails and AC is done via "smart" phone.

Oh yeah, that's the one we will have on the menu.

Mariusz

lonewolfny42 · « **Reply #72 on:** 3 Oct 2010, 05:01 am »

See why I don't own a cell phone....

But I do have an answering machine...

Charles Xavier · « **Reply #73 on:** 3 Oct 2010, 08:33 am »

Quote from: lonewolfny42 on 3 Oct 2010, 05:01 am

See why I don't own a cell phone....

But I do have an answering machine...

Yes but do you use it ?

Gopher · « **Reply #74 on:** 4 Oct 2010, 12:39 am »

Quote from: Mariusz on 3 Oct 2010, 02:09 am

The best high power amp for Zu?
Anyone ?

I do not own any except Class D DIY amp.

How did Zu mated with Chris's Butler during NJ Zu Rave???

35 wpc isn't HIGH power (though my prior two amps were 10wpc and 2.5wpc) but on the cheap and cheerful front my restored and upgraded Dynaco ST-70 is a VERY good mate to my Soul Superflys. This shouldn't be news as Zu actually recommends it as the best bang for the buck amplifier for the Souls, but I can definitely second this belief. I'm sure it would bring smiles for many Omen owners.

I'm looking to try a NON cheap and cheerful amp in the near future to see how far these Zus can go, but the Dyna rocks and is in the sweet spot power wise.

shadowlight · « **Reply #75 on:** 4 Oct 2010, 12:51 am »

Please add me to the tour / shootout in NY/NJ area.

Mariusz · « **Reply #76 on:** 4 Oct 2010, 02:16 am »

Tour or shoot out? Or both?

Mariusz · « **Reply #77 on:** 4 Oct 2010, 02:43 am »

Quote from: Gopher on 4 Oct 2010, 12:39 am

35 wpc isn't HIGH power (though my prior two amps were 10wpc and 2.5wpc) but on the cheap and cheerful front my restored and upgraded Dynaco ST-70 is a VERY good mate to my Soul Superflys. This shouldn't be news as Zu actually recommends it as the best bang for the buck amplifier for the Souls, but I can definitely second this belief. I'm sure it would bring smiles for many Omen owners.

I'm looking to try a NON cheap and cheerful amp in the near future to see how far these Zus can go, but the Dyna rocks and is in the sweet spot power wise.

ST 70 is not only great with Zus (from what I heard) but other speakers as well. Probably one of the nicest amps (vintage) out there. However, intention of my inquiry was brut power. Let me explain.......
During my short conversation with designer of Lores, it was apparent what preferences in gear and music run in his veins. It probably has little to do with Lore design but......
If drivers of choice are capable to handle high power amps and SPL, why not test those abilities ? Besides, from the aswers I gathered it should be interesting to hear both Zu and Tekton with middle range "queen" - 300B PSE monos and power house such as Butler ....also in mono (800wpc).

See.....if we do not do it , then who will?

davidrs · « **Reply #78 on:** 4 Oct 2010, 02:52 am »

Quote from: Gopher on 4 Oct 2010, 12:39 am

I'm looking to try a NON cheap and cheerful amp in the near future to see how far these Zus can go, but the Dyna rocks and is in the sweet spot power wise.

Gopher,

I traded my Spectron Musician III SE mkII on a pair of speakers. So prior to shipping it out, I ran it with the Zu Superflys, just to make sure the amp was operationally perfect.

Did I wish I had done so sooner. The Superflys opened up even more with that kind of power (600wpc) driving them, even at low volume.

I believe you are going to be very pleased (er... cheerful) when you pair your Superflys with a real high power amp. As you might remember from a previous post, I have been driving them with 35/60wpc depending on triode/pentode mode.

- David.

Gopher · « **Reply #79 on:** 4 Oct 2010, 03:31 am »

wow. you guys mean BIG power! Gotcha.

Ironically, I'm sitting here listening to my Superflys with my Firstwatt F1J and its finally starting to come around and start to sound enjoyable--a 10wpc current amp.

It truly is amazing how different the Zu speakers sounds with different amplifiers. I guess thats their transparency, but its dangerous in that it makes amp rolling too much fun. Just listed my Dyna in the trading post to try other tube gems at higher price points... Was thinking the 15-100wpc range tho.