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New Linear Tube Audio MicroZOTL Preamplifer
I just talked to Mark. He will be back in the country and at work on Tuesday. He told me they will be shipping next week. 
Review: Linear Tube Audio (LTA) "Ultralinear" Amplifier
@parsons,yes, good questions. Since I don’t own a 300b or an set I can’t say but the UL is better than my ZOTL40 and MZ2. I too am curious so if anyone nearby has a 300b or Set I would love to do a mini shootout.Have UltraLinear will travel. 
Review: Linear Tube Audio (LTA) "Ultralinear" Amplifier
@philipwu,I am not sure if the first of the new Micro ZOTL preamps have started shipping yet. I don’t have mine yet but my short time with a Marks preproduction unit was impressive. I think it can compete with much more expensive preamps. You shou... 
Golden ear triton 1 vs tekton double impact speakers
Owned the Triton 2’s and sold then soon after. I’m loving the Tekton DI SE right now. 
Tekton Double Impacts
@snovosel since you are considering the ZOTL40 with your DI SE, I would suggest the LTA UltraLinear instead of the ZOTL40. I have the DI SE and own both amps and as much as I love the ZOTL40 the UL is better and the 20 watts are plenty. When I say... 
Tekton Double Impacts
My DI SE have several hundred hours on them now and even though broken in seem to still be gradually improving. I have tried high powered SS amps with excellent results. My current LTA 20 watt UltraLinear is a winner. It is perhaps the best compro... 
NEW Cerious Technologies Upgrade - Graphene Matrix Cables
@thezaks , I do prefer the CT Matrix over the Teo Game Changers but I have no experience with anything else in the Teo product line. I am very satisfied with the Matrix cables so my Cable journey may be over. 
Preamps: Rogue v. VTL v. Blue Circle
For best sound for a reasonable price: Linear Tube Audio 
Review: Linear Tube Audio (LTA) "Ultralinear" Amplifier
Nice review Kathir, it’s funny you need to put 32K mono blocks up against the UL to make it a fair competition. I love it.Lance 
Carver Amazing Line Source Speakers
@ozzy I would say a little thin but this was in a cavernous, mostly empty room with terrible slap echo so perhaps an accurate impression would be had in a more friendly space. 
Carver Amazing Line Source Speakers
@ozzy ,I heard them at CAF. Bob had huge room. It was a big sound but overall I wasn’t impressed or just did not appeal to me. I didn’t hang out in there too long so maybe I didnt hear a real quality recording. 
oppo 205 vs sepearate DAC or CD player.. should I bother?
@chazzzy007 said it. That’s what I did. 
oppo 205 vs sepearate DAC or CD player.. should I bother?
@no_money ,The 205 has a very good stock DAC. I had mine upgraded by Modwright and it makes a big difference with a quality output stage. I have no need for a separate DAC. 
Tekton Double Impacts
@rubytuesday,looking forward to further impressions. I’m hearing big changes as breakin continues with the DI SE. The combo UltraLinear + MicroZOTL is incredible, rivaling my electrostats in sound quality. The real test will be to bring my vinyl s... 
Tekton Double Impacts
Break-in of the DI SE is going well. I don’t have the new MicroZOTL Preamp yet but the UltraLinear fed direct from my Modwright Oppo 205 is outstanding. It sounds so real it’s scary. I love this amp and I love these speakers.