Considerable output power difference, but I'd include the Hood repro as an alternative.
Zu Audio Omen Dirty Weekends
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Poultrygeist
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apples and oranges
HiFiJeff
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There are a lot of affordable amps out there. But if you had to pick one over the other, Volt+D or the Appj?
I don't like apples, but I do like oranges.
HiFiJeff
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https://hifi-exquis.com/pure-power-amps/239-weiliang-breeze-audio-replica-hood-1969-amplifier.html
Is this the amp that you are talking about?
And what is this company? They seem to have a lot of inexpensive gear.
That is it, I know little of the company itself. The amp looks incredibly well made in reality
Sonically, this is a solid state alternative to a fully tarted up Magnavox 10 WPC console amp.
HiFiJeff
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Yeah, something to do a little more research on but they look pretty legit.
Poultrygeist
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There are a lot of affordable amps out there. But if you had to pick one over the other, Volt+D or the Appj?
I don't like apples, but I do like oranges.
If I could only have one it would be the Volt+D. But I have both and enjoy them both for different reasons.
HiFiJeff
Super Member
Go ahead, you have me intrigued. Elaborate.
Poultrygeist
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Doesn't a cap upgrade for the Zu's costs as much as an APPJ? If so I know where I'd spend my money.
HiFiJeff
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Poultrygeist
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Jeff, you've owned a single ended tube amp so you know what I'm talking about.
How exactly did this nice Zu thread turn into another Volt thread? I mean..do we need another one? What next, Topping, Massdrop...
buckstir
"ain't no devil, just God when he's drunk" tw
I'll head it back ....
Ordered on Tuesday.
Unboxed and cranked up on Thursday night.
Not one cosmetic flaw I can find.
Beautiful finish.
Spikes on front and bolts set low in back. Tilt looks good.
"Preloved" ... so no break-in.
Immediate grin! ... these sound really ****'in good.
Vocals, drums are clear and not recessed.
Bass is a pleasant surprise ... sub left unplugged and will not be needed.
Started with some James Taylor. Wife approved. Frank Zappa next on the menu for a full workout.
Sound is concise and has punch .... the way I prefer.
Bass, to repeat ... is stellar.
Sold my ADS L1290's and two fun little kayaks to procure these.
Zero regrets so far.
Ordered on Tuesday.
Unboxed and cranked up on Thursday night.
Not one cosmetic flaw I can find.
Beautiful finish.
Spikes on front and bolts set low in back. Tilt looks good.
"Preloved" ... so no break-in.
Immediate grin! ... these sound really ****'in good.
Vocals, drums are clear and not recessed.
Bass is a pleasant surprise ... sub left unplugged and will not be needed.
Started with some James Taylor. Wife approved. Frank Zappa next on the menu for a full workout.
Sound is concise and has punch .... the way I prefer.
Bass, to repeat ... is stellar.
Sold my ADS L1290's and two fun little kayaks to procure these.
Zero regrets so far.
Poultrygeist
Lunatic Member
I'd have thought that suitable candidates for appropriate amps to drive these speakers very much in topic.I agree as amplification for the Zu's is way off topic so I'll take my leave.
HiFiJeff
Super Member
Ummm..... Okay. Getting our ZU's to sound the best is VERY much a warranted topic of conversation in this ZU thread.
HiFiJeff
Super Member
I agree as amplification for the Zu's is way off topic so I'll take my leave.
Is that sarcasm yet again from you Poultry? LMAO!!!!!!
HiFiJeff
Super Member
HiFiJeff
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EVERYTHING you said is EXACTLY how I felt when I initially hooked them up. These speakers are VERY special and I love them. And you will continue to love them more and more. For the first time in a very long time, I am not looking at or reading speaker reviews. I don't have ANY itch at all to upgrade.
Don't you also love the finish on them? I get so many compliments.
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