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Time for a new tube system.
Look at the look at the Linear Tube Audio ZOTL40. They also have them in mono blocks.Lance 
Pass Labs XP-30 vs Krell Evo 202
Ok, I'm going to get laughed at but you'll never know unless you try it. I know of someone that replaced his Pass XP-30 with a Linear Tube Audio MZ2-S designed by David Berning and says it's better. You will laugh because of the huge difference in... 
New Technics SL 1200 GAE
My SL1200GAE came in and then the AT ART9 showed up. Got the cart installed this morning. I've heard this cart will take some time to fully break-in but with the first hour of play I can say with confidence that this TT kills my VPI Scout 1.1 with... 
Speaker Cable Burn in Companies
One of these days I would like to have a cable cooker but maybe I can talk my local audio club into buying one. We could pass it around.I have enjoyed buying and selling components, cables, etc. to this outstanding community. I have never had a pr... 
Technics Grand Class 1200 SL-GAE
I just pulled the trigger and purchased the SL1200GAE. Galen Carols last one. I will find out by how much it outperforms my VPI Scout 1.1 
Linear Tube Audio- Any feedback on their amps/ Preamp?
Mark Schneider (owner of LTA) told me this and I don't think he'll mind me quoting him:"The ZOTL circuitry is complex and like no other tube amplifier. It is an advance in tube technology. Which is why it sounds more musical and realistic than alm... 
Technics Grand Class 1200 SL-GAE
 I believe LP Gear in Nevada sells them as well. 
Technics Grand Class 1200 SL-GAE
This table is on my wish list and I want to mate it with an Audia Technia ART9 cart. If anyone is using this combo please chime in. 
OTL amplifiers
A few people here have mentioned the Berning ZOTL amps. They are now produced by a company called Linear Tube Audio. LTA is able to build these amps at a higher volume than David could by himself and the price is lower. My ZOTL40 with EL34's sound... 
Best Computer Speakers
I have the Vanatoo speakers in my office. Surprisingly good for $500 and a built-in DAC. When I saw them at CAF I had to look behind them for the hidden sub woofer, there wasn't one. 
Looking to build a system for under $5k
An audition is always best. There will be there will be some shows coming up soon depending what area you are in. I joined a local audio club recently and they are always showing different audio products at the monthly meetings. There are only a f... 
Pre-amp upgrade time?
Linear Tube Audio MZ2-S preamp. Transformerless, deigned by David Berning. The most transparent pre I've ever heard. 
Linear Tube Audio- Any feedback on their amps/ Preamp?
Baranyi,what amp amp are you running with the LTA pre? I am using LTA's ZOTL40 and the combination of the two is better than anything I've heard at any show. 
Linear Tube Audio- Any feedback on their amps/ Preamp?
Baranyi,did you you get the linear power supply? It makes a difference. I am waiting on the MZ2-S to be built. It comes stock with NOS tubes and remote. This is the best version yet. 
Linear Tube Audio- Any feedback on their amps/ Preamp?
Jsm71,Mark Schneider is planning to build a full function dedicated preamp and it will have a built in phono stage as well. I will be able to sell my JC3+ when that happens. I just don't know when it will happen.if anyone out there doesn't know ab...