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Who has heard the new Pass XA25?
+1. The UltraLinear is the best I’ve ever heard.Lance 
Tekton Double Impacts
@laaudionut, I also use an Oppo 205 with my DI setup. I think the DAC in the Oppo is outstanding. I got the Modwright tube output stage with separate power supply and I’m very happy. 
GutWire Ultimate Grounding Cable
I have one Cable coming. Where to start, Preamp or DAC first. I’m sure I will be buying more. 
NEW Cerious Technologies Upgrade - Graphene Matrix Cables
@lak , I have plenty of scrap wood for some blocks. Probably a good idea and will cost me nothing. 
Can anyone recommend a great tube preamp that also has a headphone out?
Linear Tube Audio MZ2-S biggest bang for the buck in Audio. A world class product at a real world price. 
NEW Cerious Technologies Upgrade - Graphene Matrix Cables
I have my SCs on the carpet as well. Maybe Bob will chime in as to whether it makes a difference. 
Wolf Audio music servers
@lwin , I too am interested in hearing more about the Wolf servers. I have a question on a slightly different topic. I noticed you use Jriver and Roon. Do you hear any difference in sound quality between the two? 
Washington DC
Also, the DC HiFi Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/dchifigroup/ 
Best used or new DAC under $3500
My Modwright Oppo Sonica sounds wonderful. 
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... 
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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....