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Tekton Electron has been released
Like mac48025 said the ZOTL40 will power them very nicely. The ZOTL is unlike any other tube amp made and in my system sounds better than than any other tube amp I've tried. My 87db electrostats have headroom to spare. 
Why no tube loaner/testdrives--It's hard being an audiophile
Brent Jesse is an excellent resource. He is knowlegeable and provides good customer service. I've purchased 2 quads of NOS Mullard EL34's from him in the past and they were excellent.   
Why no tube loaner/testdrives--It's hard being an audiophile
Wow, I have a lot of tubes laying around. My last amp used KT66 and 6922. Now my new preamp and amp. Use EL34's, 12AX7, 12AT7, 6SN7 and 12AU7's. Oh well just have to but more tubes. Like another here my new preamp can use either 6SN7 or 12SN7 tube... 
Advice using electrostats with tube amp.
I have tried quite a few different amps with my JansZen hybrid electrostats. They are 87db sensitive and it's been dificult finding the right amp to mate with them until I tried the Linear Tube Audio ZOTL40. No impedance problem here. The beauty o... 
Very Bad purchase from upscale audio Acoustic Zen Adagio
I've talked to him before. He can be a real Dick. 
If NOS pre or power tubes became unavailable altogether, what new tubes would you buy?
The Gold Lion KT 77's sound great in my ZOTL40, only NOS Mullard EL34 are better. 
Please help! - Buy VPI Classic or keep Technics 1200
I recently purchased the Technics SL1200 GAE and sold my VPI Scout as fast as I could. This is my last stop TT. If there were any weaknesses with the original 1200 those problems have been solved. So if you have 4K to spend the SL1200G is available. 
Three way shootout...
I can only speak about the DS DAC (not Jr.) and being able to run Ethernet cable from the server in another room is an advantage for me not to mention the sound is awesome. I have 3 systems, one on each floor using the same server source and Ether... 
Specific Pre-Amp advice
I have the Micro ZOTL and the newer MZ2-S pre. This is a world class preamp with a real world price. I can't even explain how good it is but if you read up on David Berning's designs you will begin to understand. 
Tekton Double Impacts
Mac, how far away from the wall is optimal? I think my current Monitor Audio speakers are about 2' away. 
Tekton Double Impacts
mac48025, I am interested in your impressions of these speakers with your new LTA gear when it comes. I agree with others posters here that the Linear Tube Audio MZ2-S and ZOTL40 are great bang for the buck products and are also world class amps a... 
I've decided to try Tubes
I'm in a perpetual state of cookie popping 
Cerious Technologies NEW Graphene Cables
I too get tired of the trolling. I would love it if ptss would share his audio system with us. I see nothing on his page. Mom won't let you have a big boy stereo in the basement? Perhaps he can share a bio since he tries to sound intelligent. Perh... 
I've decided to try Tubes
After hearing a Linear Tube Audio amp, I sold all of my Decware gear and rebuilt 2 systems. This LTA stuff is incredible. 
Specific Pre-Amp advice
Linear tube Audio MZ2-S. I just got one. I ordered it with remote and 3 inputs. Comes with a very good linear power supply. Biggest bang for the buck I've ever seen.