I'm quite intrigued with the Zu but just not sold yet. With all due respect to tom, I hold his words in high regard, but I'm still reluctant right now. Ultimately, I need to just try it for myself. Until a pair of HGA Silver Lace came along I have never been too groovy with silver cables, most of the various silver IC's I have tried were too "hi-fi" sounding, with a slightly etched, wide open and ultra revealing character that was more electronical than musical. The Silver Lace is not like that. I prefer a warmer, even slightly darker presentation, that is accurate, coherent and full through the midrange first and foremost. I'm afraid that the Zu will focus too much on the extremes and the front end defintion of notes rather than the body, if you know what I mean. I'm also afraid of it having a tilted up treble range too. I don't know where I am going with this, I'm just on the fence right now I guess. Any additonal insight you Zu owners can offer?