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[EU Loaner] Laconic Zana Deux Micro

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  1. MrButchi

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    Hi again,

    Our very own @IceUul has contacted me to offer to loan the Laconic Zana Deux Micro he is buying from @t3hwx9 to our European Friends.

    For starters, here is the main thread, http://www.superbestaudiofriends.org/index.php?threads/laconic-zana-deux-micro.3170/
    along with some first impressions from @Marvey http://www.superbestaudiofriends.or...ransformer-coupled-amp.1091/page-6#post-91257.

    Please list your username AND location to see how we set that up. Friends only for now, except if your an acquaintance and a Friend can vouch for you. EU Friends only for now at least since it is exclusively 230V.

    It's a go!

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    IceUul Estonia
    Priidik Estonia
    dark_energy Estonia
    pedalhead UK
    Kattefjaes UK
    stratocaster Austria
    Serious Germany
     
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    Definitely interested in this. I am located in Austria.
     
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    Oh yes definitely would like to try this out please. Big thanks to @IceUul for providing the loaner.
     
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    I'm also interested.
     
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    Very interested to listen to this alongside my NBM... it looks like a bit of a beast.
     
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    First shipment expected around February 15! Thanks @IceUul and @t3hwx9!
     
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    The package (@IceUul's personal unit and one dedicated to a loaner tour) is on its way. Last time it took 3 weeks to be delivered.
    Loaner unit:
    [​IMG]

    It features a DIY cooler mod and 12AX7 input tube (the stock one is so-so. It's recommended to find some roll-able options)

    Also forum-talks-warning: be careful with a pre-output if you're gonna try it. Better not to hot-plug the interconnects.
     
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    Is the fan on all the time?
     
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    There's a fast/off/slow switch.
     
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    Today loaner unit arrived, inserted tubes and plugged it in... first impressions are very positive.

    I am going to hand it over to @Priidik this week, so he will hand it over to @dark_energy, i am expecting this will ship out to next EU member in middle of the February.

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    As requested by IceUul I threw out the fan.
    It won't get too hot, but when it does the cover is not too difficult to remove. I will not advise to do this, never the less. The sticking out resistors have 130V on them.
     
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    Actually, I'm happy to skip this one, on reflection, and make the wait shorter for the person after me on the list. Take me out of the order, please @MrButchi!
     
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    Excellent thanks mate.
     
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    Loaner is now with @stratocaster . Thanks for the chance to try it out :).
     
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    After this loaner program ends, this unit is going for sale here.

    Loaner participants are first, friends second, contributors 3rd.

    Price will be 375€ shipped and paypal F/F or SEPA payment to me.

    I hope the last loaner participant can ship it to new owner.
     
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    Just received it. I already gave it some time to warm up a bit while I ate something, but so far it doesn't seem to impress me much. I hope the real ZD and ZDS sound quite a bit better than this.
     
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