VU-meters + The Zen Sound

2Bak · 8th September 2002, 08:08 AM

Nostalgia tripping
What would be the drawbacks sonically if I would install analogue (preferred) or LED VU-meters + circuit in my future Zen 4?
Not that I need the meters to monitor anything really, but VU-meters look nice at nights, don't they?
Analogue VU
LED VU

Zen vision
Having finished my BoSoz and listening to it a couple of weeks now I've learned that this little Pass preamp is amazing. Warm and natural. I really like it.
So far I know how a Pass preamp performs. But how does a Pass power amp sound?
I've now started to build the Penultimate Zen hoping for the power amp equivalent. The power amp I use now is on the warm side also, with 'tube-like' and outstanding mid and treble.
Am I going in the right direction with this Zen?
Guess I already know the answer...

Regards
Jan

skaara · 8th September 2002, 08:16 AM

Sure youre doing right with building zen

About vu meters, on my current amp with led vu meter, I cant tell the difference with or without it.

jh6you · 8th September 2002, 08:27 AM

Hi, 2Bak

What is your current power amp...?

I gave up the UV meter to see the music more.
I am very interested in your conclusion.

JH

2Bak · 8th September 2002, 08:50 AM

jh6you: What is your current power amp...?

Doxa, mid 80's, class ab, 2x60 w.

jh6you · 8th September 2002, 01:49 PM

I had no chance to listen to Doxa. And, since different people
have different demands, I can not answer directly
whether your direction with the Zen is right or ...

My family music system is centered by Zen V2. We like it.
We sometimes listen to the music together and have a chat.

Me: ¡°The music is natural.¡±
Wife: ¡°Yes, I can have long listening.¡±
1st son: ¡°Mmm...I can hear each music instrument.¡±
2nd son: ... thinks how to make the system mine.

Why not just go ahead to enjoy DIY...?
Later, you can make choice of Doxa or Zen V4.

JH

8th September 2002, 08:08 AM	#1
2Bak diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Denmark	VU-meters + The Zen Sound Nostalgia tripping What would be the drawbacks sonically if I would install analogue (preferred) or LED VU-meters + circuit in my future Zen 4? Not that I need the meters to monitor anything really, but VU-meters look nice at nights, don't they? Analogue VU LED VU Zen vision Having finished my BoSoz and listening to it a couple of weeks now I've learned that this little Pass preamp is amazing. Warm and natural. I really like it. So far I know how a Pass preamp performs. But how does a Pass power amp sound? I've now started to build the Penultimate Zen hoping for the power amp equivalent. The power amp I use now is on the warm side also, with 'tube-like' and outstanding mid and treble. Am I going in the right direction with this Zen? Guess I already know the answer... Regards Jan

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8th September 2002, 08:16 AM	#2
skaara diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Europe, Slovenia	Sure youre doing right with building zen About vu meters, on my current amp with led vu meter, I cant tell the difference with or without it.

8th September 2002, 08:27 AM	#3
jh6you Account Disabled Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Near to the Pacific Ocean	Hi, 2Bak What is your current power amp...? I gave up the UV meter to see the music more. I am very interested in your conclusion. JH

8th September 2002, 08:50 AM	#4
2Bak diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Denmark	jh6you: What is your current power amp...? Doxa, mid 80's, class ab, 2x60 w.

8th September 2002, 01:49 PM	#5
jh6you Account Disabled Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Near to the Pacific Ocean	I had no chance to listen to Doxa. And, since different people have different demands, I can not answer directly whether your direction with the Zen is right or ... My family music system is centered by Zen V2. We like it. We sometimes listen to the music together and have a chat. Me: ¡°The music is natural.¡± Wife: ¡°Yes, I can have long listening.¡± 1st son: ¡°Mmm...I can hear each music instrument.¡± 2nd son: ... thinks how to make the system mine. Why not just go ahead to enjoy DIY...? Later, you can make choice of Doxa or Zen V4. JH