Huge LTA fan here and former ARC owner. LTA are David Berning designs utilizing novel technology (ZOTL) and power supplies. Simply in a different league among tube amplification. For the Tannoy’s I’d go with the UL integrated—you don’t need the power of the 40 and the UL is specifically designed for high efficiency speakers. Great products, way more reliable than ARC and very responsive folks.
Anyone own Linear Tube Audio Amps?
I am considering buying an new LTA 40 Integrated amp. MSRP $7,650. 45 wpc.
I was considering the new ARC I-50 but now think this product may suit me better.
My speakers are Tannoy -94 Sensitivity and Fritz-87 Sensitivity. They both are fine
with my current Pass Labs INT25.
The room is medium sized. I listen at quite low levels 60-70 db. Jazz & vocal mostly.
My thinking is that I will still get good detail but ad the warmth of tubes.
LTA gives a 14 day trial so I can a/b them with the Pass.
I checked the archives and nothing there of help.
Love to hear from any LTA fans.