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B&W 802 d4 with Tube Amplifier
Clearthinker….this seems like the key data, thanks!  I might drag the amp to my dealer to listen to how the 802d4s sound with my ARC.   Im sure it’ll be amazing but expect I won’t get the open and lively soundstage without high current solid state... 
B&W 802 d4 with Tube Amplifier
Russ, great feedback thanks! Again, if anyone has had personal experiences with driving b&w 800 series speakers with tube amps I’d love to hear and discuss your thoughts!    
New Zu Audio Soul Supreme Speakers
Took numerous emails back and forth with Garret before Zu agreed to provide the correct fasteners.  I was shocked that a company based on aesthetics, maybe , arguably, more so than sound, would use such cheap looking and improperly fitting fastene... 
New Zu Audio Soul Supreme Speakers
Not trying to argue with ya Phil...but id have to say 'US-made' materials and supply chains aren't immune to covid issues.  Acutally Id hazard a guess they're far more fragile and susceptible to disruptions than the state-run industries of China. ... 
New Zu Audio Soul Supreme Speakers
I would think the same thing...although they have the screws lolBut I do think thats an argument for the veneer.  The grain definition and coloring is missing compared to other Zu products I’ve seen including my own sub.  Looks lower grade ...mayb... 
New Zu Audio Soul Supreme Speakers
Mark, sure is just a detail. And I could easily spend couple bucks to buy the proper fasteners they typically use. But why didn’t they build them normally in the first place...corelli is right really makes you wonder what other compromises are lur... 
New Zu Audio Soul Supreme Speakers
Lak, I did and also asked if they had proper screws to sell me why didn’t they use them...their response below.  Why I put on here, I was thinking hmmmm is anyone else seeing this recently from Zu?"The button head screws are no longer used on the ... 
New Zu Audio Soul Supreme Speakers
Definitely not the right fastener for this application and not what they ever used in the past...looks like a handful of woodscrews. Weird right? But was told, this is what they now use and no one else has complained. Though they would sell me the...