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Tekton Double Impacts
Did I mention how much I love the sound of the LTA UltraLinear amp with my Double Impacts? I was going to write a review but a fellow Agoner beat me to it.https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/review-linear-tube-audio-lta-ultralinear-amplifier 
Review: Linear Tube Audio (LTA) "Ultralinear" Amplifier
Thank you for a beautifully written review. After that read I would be looking to buy this wonderful amp if I didn’t already own one. In the short time I’ve had it I can agree with everything you’ve said. A benchmark in audio history. 
NOS tubes
Yep, not a fan of Kevin Deal on the phone or in person. 
Tekton Double Impacts
@david_ten , I enjoyed a visit to LTA yesterday. Mark said he would have his amps in 3 different rooms at Axpona. I think the plan is to introduce the UltraLinear there. The new cases from Fern and Robey will arrive in about two weeks and then the... 
Brands that have the least depreciation
Amps built by David Berning 
Tekton Double Impacts
@mac48025 , I have the Linear Tube Audio 20 watt ultralinear doing full time duty with the DI. I also have a 30 year old Mirror Image Audio 1.1SB with 400 watts into 4 Ohms that I use occasionally in this system when I want the ultimate bass slam.... 
NEW Cerious Technologies Upgrade - Graphene Matrix Cables
@littlecx , yes, the ICs were the first cables I tried and it amazed me how much better they are than the GE. Also why I’ve been selling off my Teo Game Changers. 
Technics 1200g vs Rega rp8, VPI aries, avenger, Basis 2000, Linn LP12 etc. Can it compete?
@tzh21y , I did own the Scout 1.1 and now have the Technics SL1200GAE. I feel it is a significant upgrade. Love it. 
Tekton Double Impacts
@powerglide, if you’re thinking about a purchase and you like the ZOTL10, you might want to audition a 20 watt UltraLinear. This amp is a David Berning master piece. Production models should be available any day now. 
Ever Bought an Audio Product that was Stupid Good for the Money?
The David Berning designed Linear Tube Audio Micro ZOTL2. Nothing sounds like it for the price and it’s an audio Swiss Army knife. An incredible preamp, head phone amp and a 1 watt integrated amp, used with high efficiency speakers sounds like not... 
NEW Cerious Technologies Upgrade - Graphene Matrix Cables
@jmcgrogan2 , I had the Morrow $3995 Grand Elite Reference speaker cables at one point. I replaced them with the CT Graphene Extreme and the GE beat out the Morrow in every way, so much more natural and impactful bass. The Graphene Matrix has now ... 
NEW Cerious Technologies Upgrade - Graphene Matrix Cables
@in_shore , The CT GE Red worked well for those low current duties. I have all Matrix now in all positions with excellent results. I’m guessing there will be good deals on a lot of GE since many are trading in cables.Lance 
NEW Cerious Technologies Upgrade - Graphene Matrix Cables
I didn’t know this either. Perhaps Bob will chime in. 
NEW Cerious Technologies Upgrade - Graphene Matrix Cables
I have Graphene Matrix Damping Squared (Damping 2)Lance 
Using Oppo 205 instead of per amp processor
I do use the 5.1 HT capabilities of the 205. I also like to listen to 2 channel music so this is a great combo for such use. I did get the Modwright mods to the 2 channel section so I end up turning on music for a little while and the sound is so ...