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Equipment Report: Linear Tube Audio's New Ultralinear PLUS
@dodgealum,I really enjoy your in depth reviews. I’m not the writer you are but your conclusions are the same as mine. As a Beta Tester for the new ZOTL40+. I’ve found similar refinements and couldn’t be any happier with what I’m hearing.  What an... 
ZOTL40 Reference + Amplifier
@davYou must come back for another listening session.Lance 
ZOTL40 Reference + Amplifier
@david_tenI like the McGary quite a bit. I think it’s a top performer in the world of amps with output transformers. It outperformed an Aric Audio Transcend and Decware ZMA in my system.The ZOTL40 is superior in most areas such as unraveling compl... 
Former Cerious Technologies speaker cable users
I recently rotated a few different types of speaker cables through my system and quickly  put the Matrix back in. I really don’t think I can beat these cables without spending an obscene amount of money.  
Do You Ever Find Yourself Unable to Listen To Your System?
When my head is elsewhere I can’t really listen enjoyably. One thing That helps me is acupuncture. My wife is a practitioner and it it treats body, mind and spirit. 
Shout out your favorite Audio dealer!!
Linear Tube AudioDr VinylThe Vinyl Revivers 
Emission Labs Tube Warranty Problems
I had a similar experience buying a pair KR Audio T100 tubes. They come with a 6 month warranty and started getting noisy after 5 months. They wouldn’t return a call or email. 
KLH model 9 electrostatic Speakers
The type of power cord will not effect the sound. It is only there to charge the electrostatic panel. Don’t call David Janszen and ask him about it, he will laugh at you. I own the Janszen zA2.1 speakers. 
Your tube preamp and ss amp thread
Coda #16 with a Linear Tube Audio Micro ZOTL Preamp. 
Best and Worst customer service?
Best Service: Modwright and Linear Tube Audio. These folks always go above and beyond when a customer is in need.Worst Service: KR Audio (Tubes) no response about warranty issue. 
3 Ingredients to a Healthy Audio Community
A beautiful outlook and a reminder that this is a hobby and not a political debate forum. I’m often reminded just how much I don’t know when it comes to audio so how can I tell anyone what’s right and what’s wrong.you mentioned cables. I also beli... 
Best of Germany!
I too have been wanting to hear the Duevel Omni speakers  
Tube rolling LTA MZ3
I use NOS tall bottle 6085 tubes in place of the 12AT7’s. These are closer to a 12AU7 in specs but will work and sound great. 
Your advice needed, speakers to buy $8K to $13K
These are the best I’ve owned in this price range:https://janszenaudio.com/products/valentina-p8-passiveI will never let these go. 
PS Audio P15 Power Regen versus Ansuz Mainz8 DTC Power Distributor
The P15 is absolutely incredible. I had a P5, then a P10 and finally the P15. Each upgrade I heard a distinct improvement and I find no reason go any further.