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Message started by Rraymond on 10/11/16 at 03:42:20

Title: Just got back from Rocky Mountain Audio Fest!
Post by Rraymond on 10/11/16 at 03:42:20

My wife and I just got back from this audio fest and she actually really enjoyed herself as much as I did. We saw quite a few cool things but we kept going back to the Peachtree Audio/ZuAudio room for some reason. I wasn't really in the market for a streamer or need to replace my new ERRx speakers but man the sound from that streamer into the Zu's was incredible! My wife fell in love with a pair of the Zu Soul Superfly speakers. We both really liked the custom gloss finish that was a high gloss burgundy with metalflake that changed to a green with some gold sheen as you walked around it from different angles. Very cool looking. But even though I was impressed with the sound and the custom color, I'm happy with my highly figured walnut ERRx's. so we get home and I'm listening to my system and my wife comes in the room and sits down with me and says "do you like how your speakers sound?" I said "yes". She continued asking me questions about what we have and what we saw and finally I said "what, do you think we should consider those Zu speakers even though they are quite a bit more money with the custom finish?" She said "maybe". I'm thinking we don't really need to go spending more money right now. Well SURPRISE!!! She said it was going to be my Christmas present but she couldn't hold it in. She bought the Soul Superfly speakers without telling me while we were there. I was so engaged listening to the music, I didn't even notice she was on the other side of the room making the deal with Sean the owner of Zu. I'm still in disbelief that this happened. Well guys, i don't need 2 sets of speakers right now so I'm just baffled as to what to do....
Stay tuned....
Rick

Title: Re: Just got back from Rocky Mountain Audio Fest!
Post by Bottlehead on 10/11/16 at 08:25:20

Now THAT'S a keeper, my friend. And I ain't talkin' speakers, here.

Title: Re: Just got back from Rocky Mountain Audio Fest!
Post by Jeff1 on 10/11/16 at 10:09:52

It will be a nice way to compare in your setting both speakers side by side. It will remove all show perceptions and excitement and really give you a chance to make a serious comparison. Let us all know what you discover.

Next step, head to the jewelry store. LOL

Title: Re: Just got back from Rocky Mountain Audio Fest!
Post by orangecrush on 10/11/16 at 15:19:54

I have had the Soul Superfly's for a few years now, and I love them. Beautiful match with the Torii 3. The tone controls really help as the Souls are so revealing. Incredible in a near listening triangle. All the low end bass you could want and just great tone.

The best speaker cables I have found for them are the old Zu Libtecs. For some reason they work really well with the Superfly's. I have tried other more expensive cables, but their is a magic synergy with the Libtecs. You can still get them cheap from Zu on Ebay.

Title: Re: Just got back from Rocky Mountain Audio Fest!
Post by Dom on 10/12/16 at 04:58:27

Would you be willing to sell your ERRx's ? I am looking to purchase either the Torii MKIV or Mystery Amp next year. I need speakers, and when I look around at th Decware line of speakers...I keep coming back to the ERRx's. I think they will go nicely as a double use as my front speakers in a home theater setup.

We are in the process of moving by the new year, so the timing is not really right, but if the opportunity presents itself, then I may have to bite the bullet.

Please understand...I am not in any rush, but just wanted to throw it out there. Feel free to PM me if you want to chat further.

Title: Re: Just got back from Rocky Mountain Audio Fest!
Post by Ninja00151 on 10/12/16 at 19:13:54

Wow! My wife just rolls her eyes, and gets passive aggressive for not spending more money on her, at the "money wasted" anytime I buy audio anything. ;D

Congrats on your marriage, and congrats on your new speakers! I have to say that I'm jealous of both. :)

Title: Re: Just got back from Rocky Mountain Audio Fest!
Post by Rraymond on 10/13/16 at 14:30:09

Guys,
After reading all your nice comments I realize how God has truly blessed me with such a wonderful woman. It just brings tears to my eyes seeing all of your feedback regarding how lucky I am. I'm still shaking my head as to how sweet she is and that she would do this for me. Although she fell in love with the really cool finish on these, what brought her to wanting to buy them was, and she said "I just saw how much you liked them". Oh my gosh! Can I get an AMEN?!!!

RICK

Title: Re: Just got back from Rocky Mountain Audio Fest!
Post by Lon on 10/13/16 at 14:35:18

Amen Rick. I told my bet friend many year ago "There is NOTHING more valuable than the love of a good woman." Hardly an original thought, but one that has proven to be so TRUE in my life.

Title: Re: Just got back from Rocky Mountain Audio Fest!
Post by SonicSeeker on 10/14/16 at 18:55:13

I was there also, sporting my Decware t-shirt and a fellow approached me and asked if I was Steve D. He was one of the vendors and proceeded to tell me all about his love affair with the Zens.
It was great to meet the creator of my speakers (Pure audio project trio 15 Voxativ's) Ze'ev and the Voxativ driver builder from Germany also. It is nice in this day and age to spend time around like minded people who share the love of music as I do.

Title: Re: Just got back from Rocky Mountain Audio Fest!
Post by hdrider on 10/14/16 at 21:10:33

Amen Rick! Like every else has posted, you got a winner and indeed are blessed. My wife gave me the ''look'' two years ago when I started selling off all our previous gear and told her about the ''plan'' with the Decware, but even before the Omega's landed she was hooked. Now she listens more than I do some weeks. Enjoy, happy listening. Chris.
P.S. My bride bought me Moog Taurus Pedals for my wedding present, totally blew me away with that one she did. Still have them and still play them.