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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. 
Linear Tube Audio at Axpona
@doni, LTA has a generous trial offer. So you can try it out for 30 days and shipping is minimal because the unit weighs next to nothing. 
Linear Tube Audio at Axpona
@doni, I’m guessing there’s no one on this forum with that combination of amp and speakers. Your Audio Note being efficient will play fairly loud is my guess, not rocking the house loud though. If you have a smallish room it just might work well. ...