Pass Labs XA25 vs LTA ZOTL40 -- Which creates a greater sense of image palpability?


Terry London separately reviewed both the XA25 and the Linear Tube Audio ZOTL40 and stated that each created a sense of image density/palpability of individual players and a holographic nature of sound better than he'd ever heard before. He used a Linear Tube Audio Micro-ZOTL preamplifier for both reviews.  

Has anyone directly compared these two amps and if so would you mind sharing your observations as to the differences and/or similarities between them?  
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Hey Bill I knew that but for some reason I was drawing a blank on the name.  I also ride weekly about 100 miles per week.  We have a couple of great hobbies!
Bill all these years I never figured your forum name until I just saw the grannyring picture, and I am a avid bike rider.  Anyway to answer your question I have heard the Pass XA25 in a friends system and I don't think it could get much better.  My friend has now added the LTA Ultralinear 20 watt amp and he likes it better than the Pass.  I have not heard the LTA but I trust my friends listening skills.  Hopefully that might help.
Bill I remember years ago you almost bought my Intuitive Design Gammas speakers but there was a crack in the granite cabinet and you passed on them.  Anyway they are still in my system sounding mighty fine with a pair of push pull 2a3 mono blocks.  Time flies by.  Enjoy the Tour of France.