nu2toobs Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Mike, does Zu pot them also.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Lindsey Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 What does pot them mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fini Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 I think it's a kind of burn-in that audiophile hippies do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nu2toobs Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 What does pot them mean? They apply epoxy or cement to make the internals more rigid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Lindsey Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Yes... that's part of the mod... Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbflash Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Mike Lindsey wrote: I mentioned the ALK networks and 511B's earlier being partlyresponsible for what I am hearing, but I also am certain the VRD's/BBXwith Cream have a lot to do with it as well. Mike and all, I cannot comment about the 103/103r cartridge because I bought a Dynavector Karat 17D3 for my Rega P5. Like you, I am also using VRD's/BBXC. This is such a killer combo for vinyl. I am also using Khorns w/ALK xovers, but I don't think it matters what Klipsch speakers you use with the VRD's/BBXC combo. It has taken me 6 years to get where I am and I am so loving this. I am listening to music again and not equipment. I finally got "air" around the cymbals! I hope everyone enjoys their music and this is a really great post! Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nu2toobs Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Yes... that's part of the mod... Mike Damn, that's a good price to have this mod done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Lindsey Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 Just mailed them the 103R. This after just one day of listening to the Zu 103. BTW, josh, I hate you... [] Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fini Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 Really mailed it? Last time you held onto it for a few weeks after a similar statement... [&][*] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshnich Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Just mailed them the 103R. This after just one day of listening to the Zu 103. BTW, josh, I hate you... Mike Now now I admitted that I was sick .. I did not say I was contagious! [*-)] Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Lindsey Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Good one fini! Josh, you know I'm only kidding ya. Personally, I think this might be one of the better deals in all of audio. A DL-103R will set ya back $260, and then for another $200 after the Zu treatment you pretty much have a world class cartridge. That's the way I see it anyways... Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshnich Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Josh, you know I'm only kidding ya. Personally, I think this might be one of the better deals in all of audio. A DL-103R will set ya back $260, and then for another $200 after the Zu treatment you pretty much have a world class cartridge. That's the way I see it anyways... Mike I know that! And you're right on the the zu audio 103R (or 103 for that matter) being one of the great deals in audio. It's remarkable. Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshnich Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 <anxiously checkin' my mailbox every day> Mark I sent it yesterday via UPS ground so you should have it in time for the weekend! Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Lindsey Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 What did you send Mark... the modified 103? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshnich Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 What did you send Mark... the modified 103? Yes, the zu 103 Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lwhaples Posted February 21, 2008 Author Share Posted February 21, 2008 Nice guy that Josh is!! I am hoping this thing blows away my Ortofon - - just for fun! I am sure it will be a fun thing to get a listen to. Thanks Josh. Sweet deal Josh! Can't wait to here what you think Mark. Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Lindsey Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 I've no experience with the Ortofons, so let us know what you think of the Zu modified 103. I'm impreseed all to hell with the 103, so can only imagine how good the modified 103R will sound. As good as the 103 is, the 103R is noticeably better. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshnich Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 I am really interested in Marks honest opinion on the zu. I think that with my TT and arm it is a magnificant match for my Juicy Music set up and it really compliments the Juicy Music sound. Grain free and smooth with a pitch black background. Great midrange with realistic high and low end. Not tinny in the high and musical in the low end. Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lwhaples Posted February 23, 2008 Author Share Posted February 23, 2008 [Y] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Lindsey Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Well I finally got to attach the Zu DL-103R this morning, and I have been listening for the last 3 hrs or so, and all I can say is WOW!!!! [<)] It is everything the standard 103R is and more! As much as I like the standard 103 (and now the Zu 103), they do not compare to the 103R versions (and they shouldn't to be honest). The Zu 103R is a very magnificent cart with lush mids, detailed highs and a tight bottom-end. I once knew a girl like that. []. Kidding aside it is by far the best cart I have ever used, and the most expensive, even though it can be had for $265 + $200. I know there are a lot more expensive carts out there, but this has to be one of the best cartridges for under a grand! Again, I have nothing else to go on here, but if anyone is on the fence about this one, just do it. It's that good. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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