Hi Nnicot
Nice system,and top respect for building the speakers. They look as good or better than factory units!
I have an all AN system except the speakers. AN CD Zero trans, AN DAC 1.1 kit with many tweaks, M3 UK product, Conquest mono blocks high gain into Zingali Overture 2s latest model.
Like you I love the sound. It feels so organic, real, enjoyable, no SS grit or fatique. I find I run it louder than my old SS set up, and listen to it more often.
What tubes are you running, and how much life are you getting? I use TJ solid mesh globes (big bottle shape) which seem reliable so far, and beefy clean sound.
My system could go further, with upgrades on the Conquests, BGs and Tants, better tubes than the philips 5U4G and the 6SN7's. Plus silver speaker cable. I use solid (very thick copper solid core). Budgets are tight so can't go too mad.
I am considering a REL sub to integrate with the Zingalis. They are not bass shy, but below 40 hz there is not much energy. I used to get a lot of low grunt with my SS and the big kefs. Ok, I am in another league for quality and realism. If it don't work I can sell it.
Peter Q reckons the next step for the Conquests would be upgrading the tranformers, but that is serious cash!
Glad to see another AN enthusiast enjoying the experience.
