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Review on Linear Tube Audo Ultralinear amplifier just went up on Six Moons.com
@teajay , finally a review that confirms what I’ve been hearing. The ZOTL UltraLinear is the pinnacle medium powered tube amps and I will put it up against any SS amp out there. 
Review: Linear Tube Audio Z10 Integrated Amplifier
@ghasley,  yes, you described the sound very well. I completely agree. I have the ZOTL40, UltraLinear and ZOTL Preamp.@dodgealum you said it, “world class gear at reasonable prices--that is the real story here” that’s an understatement.Lance 
Netflix audio quality playback does not compare to DVD or Blu-ray disks!
There is some hires music on you tube that sounds amazing. 
Affordable alternativ to the PS Audio DirectStream DAC
I don’t think they even make this anymore so probably not much help.  I prefer my Oppo Sonica with Modwright tube mods over my PS Audio DS DAC. It is however somewhat system dependent. 
3 great tube preamps. Which would you purchase?
@jred,I too have heard great things about Don Sachs gear and his Phono stage sounded wonderful in my system. I have the Micro ZOTL Preamp and It’s a keeper for life. There is no longer a start up thump, that was solved last year. The volume clicki... 
NEW Cerious Technologies Upgrade - Graphene Matrix Cables
@nasaman They are that good. 
The JC Whitney syndrome
In the 70’s I bought some parts for my Camaro from JC Whitney. While waiting for the order they went bankrupt. They were back in business 6 months later and of course kept my money. The catalog still says in business since 1915. 
Tekton Double Impacts
I too am sad that the value of my DI SE has dropped. This will delay or stop me from moving up the Tekton line. Maybe these DI SE’s are just keepers for life because they do sound good but you know, when that upgrade itch starts. 
The Harbeth phenomenon
Ive never owned Harbeth speakers but I heard the Super HL5 Plus at an audio show a few years ago. I won’t forget it. Excellent Vinnie Rossi electronics and great vinyl. It was maybe the best I’ve ever heard before and since. 
I need your suggestion for a Preamp.
This thing is incredible as a preamp:https://www.lineartubeaudio.com/products/mz2mz2-s 
Home Audio Swapmeet
Our club out here in Maryland had a swap meet a few months back and there was a great turnout. 
Preamp Input for Coincident system - Don Sachs, deHavilland, LTA, Joule Electra?
No one has mentioned the Linear Tube Audio Micro ZOTL. It has made every amp I’ve used with sound better. I can’t gush enough about it. 
3 things I learned from using MANY interconnect cables
@johnson0134, I will try the Chord Anthem. You should try Cerious Technologies Graphene Matrix IC’s. 
LTA micro zotl preamp
@delsfan You may not find anyone for a while. The MZ3 has only been in production for a short time. I have the MZ2 and the new full function MicroZOTL Preamp. The new pre is really good and a nice jump in quality from the MZ2, but the little MZ2 i... 
Any insight on Tekton Double impact BE, Focus Se, Salk SS 8, or Golden Ear TRef?
I have listened to Salk speakers at shows and have always been impressed. Even in the poor conditions a hotel room provides the sound was wonderful and the finish was spectacular.I own the Tekton SE not BE and am very happy with the sound. Feed th...