7th.  Here (2nd pic), Mike is practicing to take over Chris's duties.  Not quite there yet, so Chris can be at ease for now. 

Wow! Looks like a super time.

Thanks for posting the pictures shek.

So how were those Defs? Good as ever? Are there bass drivers on the back of them?

Your listening room and house looks great Deepak. You did a lot of work since the flood.

Rich - the drivers fire downward.

Tommy - remember what I said, talc on the knee before the brace goes on.   I wear a pair of them myself from time to time, I know the problem.

I hate seeing myself in these pics, all I notice is my ginormous bucket-shaped head.

Deepak hosted a fine event, and as always Chhaya was a gracious and charming hostess.

A fine day, though I faded at end as I started very early in the day at the gym.

The Zu pair in the theater were excellent, though to be honest, at their list price I think I would look for a 2nd hand pair of Revel Ultima Salon2, but that's just me. On the other hand, they were being driven by a 1.5 watt tube amp, I think more power would have filled out the sound. I did get to hear the Miles album I had just bought, damn speakers image like crazy. Bill was standing between the boxes talking to Sean, and it sounded like Bill was playing the trumpet.

And spending time at PREX with the squash-head prior to the GTG was also pleasant, found a nice Miles 6 eye release I've wanted, and another Dexter Gordon early 60's Blue Note that's been on my shopping list.

And watching the young lovelies float across the Princeton U. campus in a variety of summer dresses didn't stink either.

But the high point of the day was the 2 prepster dudes in their Brooks Brothers 'casual' suits and European hair, who walked into PREX, saw Bill, did an about face and back out the door.

I love Bill.

"To bad the guys who left earlier didn't hear the other amp, it really sounded like different speakers."

Dammit!

"To bad the guys who left earlier didn't hear the other amp, it really sounded like different speakers."

Dammit!

Somebody elaborate more on the speakers running with the bigger amp later, please!  Like Gene, I left around 6, missing the boat?!  How did the sound change from the afternoon?  Did the leanness become fatter and warmer simply because of a different, beefier amp?  Somehow, I agree with several people, I like the baby Souls more.  Given what the equipment were, I somehow thought the Souls were warmer in the mids.  Then, again, I am not familiar with all the pieces connected to each setup, so.... everything must be qualified, simply because if you're not intimate to the setup, it's hardly definitive, IMHO.

Oh, forgot, thanks a mil to Deepak and Chhaya again.  Great food, great people, great weather (the heat made it exciting!).

A hot time in Princeton....one of the hottest days this year.......and it pays to stay late...



Deepak & Chhaya and family...
Thank you for hosting the Zu Audio Rave.....I had a great time...food and fun galore.



Dee...
Your basement turned out great...what a transformation from before...excellent !!!  



Thanks go out to Sean (Zu Audio) for providing three pairs of speakers,gear, and Lp's.....that's some trek around the country...best of luck in your travels.



So....how did the speakers sound ?

I spent most of my time listening to the Def.IV's downstairs. As Joe mentioned....
"2 watts didn't drive them very well, the sound was lean, shouty, and bright. With more power the tonal balanced fulled out nicely."

Jim/Hogg to the rescue....enter the Almarro 318B...



The Almarro provided what was missing...tone, bass, dynamics...all the right stuff to make them sing.

That's the Zu speakers I know.....

Yes...they work with low wattage amps...but in this room....more was much better....
see...it pays to stay later.



Only quick listens to the other pairs....time always goes soooo fast....




Good to see a nice turnout....Raver's and others...


Shek...thanks for the photos....


And Joe....thanks for the ride.


                      Chris

I am glad everyone had a good time and thanks for all the compliments on the house.  I had a great time catching up with everyone.

For folks who missed the Def IV and Almarro combination you might be able to listen to that combination along with the DAC Cherry if you are visiting Capital AudioFest.