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Message started by TK78 on 02/28/19 at 00:11:18

Title: ZRock2 and Druids
Post by TK78 on 02/28/19 at 00:11:18

Greetings! I have a new pair of Druid V's from ZU Audio. My system is a First Watt J2, a parks audio hybrid budgie phono pre and a CSP2 pre. I'm a turntable guy as well. So my druids have been pretty bass shy and now they are broken in it's a lot better but still not the bass I'm accustom to. Clarity is unreal! Does anyone run a Z-Rock with Druids? IF so what are your impressions? Thanks!

Title: Re: ZRock2 and Druids
Post by Archie on 02/28/19 at 00:20:57

I don't have Druids but I looked up the specs and as they are rated 30Hz to 20KHz, then yes, a ZR2 will help the bass. My HR1s have similar range and with the ZR2 I get chest thumping bass.

Title: Re: ZRock2 and Druids
Post by jslateiv on 02/28/19 at 15:31:32

I run some Zu's that utilize the same FRD that is in your Druids,.. I previously owned a J2 as well and did not think it was a great match due to the 'lack' of bass. Not really lack but just didn't have the weight in the lower region I wanted. Tried an Ayon Spirit III (to dry), Atma-sphere M-60's (awesome bass but not as cohesive throught mid>uppers), now I'm on a 25th-Anniv. amp and really couldn't be happier. While the bass is not quiet as good as it was from the M-60's it's very close. BUT, everything else above ~60hz is just sublime, absolutely sick! I have a ZRock2 on the way (hopefully here in the next 3 weeks). Mainly purchased it to help with internet radio streams that I listen to while I work from an adjacent room. Rarely do I feel like I need the extra bass help when sitting and purposefully listening.
I do think alot is room dependent with the speakers though. My setup is in a smaller room though ( 14'x18'x7.5') that helps reinforce the low end. However with the right amp I've never felt the Zu's were bass shy.
Hope this helps!

Title: Re: ZRock2 and Druids
Post by jslateiv on 02/28/19 at 15:36:19

One other thing you could try,.. some of the FirstWatt amps are notorious for wanting a heavier load from the speakers (~8ohm),.. Zu now sells some matched power resistors that you connect across the speaker terminals specifically for this reason. They are cheap ~$16. I bought some just to play around with but have decided that with the 25th-Anniv. amp it is better without them installed. They may just be the trick for the J2 though. here is the link,.. https://www.zuaudio.com/diy/loading25r

Title: Re: ZRock2 and Druids
Post by TK78 on 02/28/19 at 23:02:13

Thank you for the feedback! I did get 2 pair of those resistors from ZU. My speakers are still breaking in a bit but I do think that it made a difference. I am liking the idea of buying a Z-Rock. I think it makes alot of sense.