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German Physiks - Listening Impressions Wanted
I have been lucky enough to hear the German Physics omni’s but there is another German made Omni that I’ve been curious about and would love to hear. Duevel makes a line of Omni speakers but no longer has any sales reps in North America. Only occa... 
Reccomend a good preamp for me.
The Linear Tube Audio MicroZOTL Preamp is a giant killer. It beat the 16K pass labs and the Vinnie Rossi LIO DHT. I had to put it back on the rack because nothing else I’ve tried sounds as good. 
Tube rolling LTA MZ3
LTA does include NOS tubes with their full size Microzotl preamp and they are usually GE or RCA. I found these tubes sound great and can be found without taking out a second mortgage.Lance 
Tube rolling LTA MZ3
You can also use the 6SN7 but make sure you move the jumper.Lance 
LTA - Has Anyone Had First Hand Experiance?
@high-ampI have the Janszen zA2.1 Valentina and the ZOTL40 with the MZ preamp is a perfect pairing. I have found no other combo that sounds as good and I’ve spent far more money on other gear. 
Preamp recommendation; ≤ $5k
This one beats even my Vinnie Rossi LIO DHT. The level 2 mods make it a giant killer.https://www.lineartubeaudio.com/products/microzotl-preamplifier 
Coda Tech Amplifier
I am very happy with my purchase of the Coda No.16 amp. It sounds amazing and the best SS amp I’ve ever owned. I can also recommend the No.8 since I lived with it for a while. 
Interconnects under floor?
I have my gear in my loft and the speakers in the living room below. I pulled up the carpet used a router and made a channel across the plywood floor. I ran speaker wire under the carpet, down the wall and behind the drywall. 45’ of Audioquest typ... 
Tad me1 with 25w SET tueb amp, is it possible?
I did have the TAD ME-1 and they are easy to drive and sound wonderful. I was driving them with an Aric Audio Transcend Push Pull so yes the 25 watts will work. My SS amp is a Coda #16 and it played beautifully with the TAD’s as well. I would stil... 
Can the need for novelty and change be mitigated by rotation?
@inefficient,I have an abundance of gear and yes, I enjoy swapping components when the mood strikes. I have a Coda #16 SS amp, an Aric Audio Transcend Push Pull and arguably the best sounding, a Linear Tube Audio ZOTL40 which at about 20 lbs makes... 
Should I sell my Oppo 205?
I got the full Modwright tube mods on my 205. I use it for TV audio, streaming and it has a spectacular DAC so I can’t imagine moving up without spending a lot of money. The Oppo has the latest ESS Sabre DAC and combined with an excellent output s... 
Tube preamp with remote suggestion to go with Berning ZH-270
I can’t emphasize enough how good the Linear Tube Audio preamps are. These are David Berning’s latest designs and have excellent synergy with his amps. The MZ2 is within your price range. 
Tube preamp with remote suggestion to go with Berning ZH-270
Linear Tube Audio MZ2 is a perfect match 
Technics SL1210GAE + Accuphase E-480 (AD-50) + ??? (cartridge)
I have an SL1200GAE and have tried an AT ART9 and Soundsmith Paua MKII. Both sound great. 
Salk Sound vs Legacy Audio
I have never owned either of these speakers but I have heard both at shows a number of times. I have always been blown away with the quality of the Salks. I don’t know why but I have never heard the Legacy speakers sound good at a show. I know peo...