I hear you. Similar things happening to an extent here. I've had to cut back on watching multiple coverages, and I've had comfort discussing this with my father who is a historian with great insight and a spiritual inspiration.

It has been tough times for me for some time now. I'm getting used to it, more's the pity.

Never underestimate how cold and cruel the world can be. Not saying you have to get use to it. Careful it does not lead you into a dark place. Lon is right about talking to others for insight.  

Good luck DancingSea

For sure

On y’all’s ZR2, are the red rca connectors on the top or bottom row?

Thx

Mine red on top for ZR2. So glad to hear that’s normal.

But red on bottom row for ZBox and all my Marantz gear.

Back to topic:

This ZRock sounds like a marvel. I can't wait to hear one!!

Yes, the Hoffman forums have strict moderation.  Someone made a post asking if we ever feel guilty about the expense of our systems.  I jokingly asked if they were Catholic. My post was promptly removed as having an “unnecessary religious reference”.  Which leads me to wonder, what does a “necessary religious reference” look like?

Last night I braved to turn the ZR2 dial past 3/4 where the treble attenuation begins.  It did an excellent job of taming a bright 1980’s era rock recording.

Such a clever design. No annoying 5 EQ bands to adjust, just one knob does all.  Steve says the ZR2 makes every recording sound like reel to reel.  I’m inclined to agree.

If you can get past the audiophile dogma of EQ is evil, the ZR2 will have a profoundly positive effect on your system.  Just have to make sure the input impedance on the device after the ZR2 is high enough to get the full benefit.  It will work into a minimum of 10K, but sounds best above perhaps 47 or so, something like that.

I tried it into 10K and you lose db and it’s simply not as good across the board.

An absolute bargain at $879 in terms of the effect on a system.  Could spend far more trying to tune tone with expensive cables and not have the ability to easily adjust tone on the fly with one knob.

Your affection and enthusiasm for the ZROCK2 is contagious.

lol

Please stop or I’ll end up ordering one. I’m supposed to be off the merry go round!

Call me crazy, but thinking about switching my amp order for a ZROCK2.

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That's so passé.

"Smart" phone = tracking phone, even when turned "off"-not-really-off. And a lot more info than just location.

No need for expensive medical implantation.

Would a ZStage work in conjunction with a ZROCK2? I have long been tempted by the ZROCK.

I gather they are for different applications. I have heard some people discuss that they don't use the ZROCK 2 as much with vinyl, only when streaming. I would imagine it also might matter if you are using a preamp or not?

I am trying to discern when you would use one, or the other, or both.  I don't plan on a preamp at this point and will just be using an MKV.

I agree with Archie. I had a ZSTAGE for a spell in a system at my parents' home years ago. I think a ZSTAGE and a ZROCK2 could work well together, but a ZROCK2 will be more beneficial by itself than a ZSTAGE.

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I've had the Zstage in my system for a spell. It did as advertised but ultimately it was removed because the sound was more organic without.

I just recently obtained a Zrock2. Over the short period of time it has been used so far, it has proved to be an impressive device. Playing the Yellow Submarine CD it just introduced an very enjoyable fullness to that notary thinness of Beatle recordings. But, I took it out the other day and noticed that it seems to reduce the sound stage a bit when inserted and bypassed with the A/B switch. Could just be the need to further explore adjustments of the Zrock2 or ?.....time will tell. I have no plans of giving it up at this time though

John