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Is pre-amp getting killed?
I just got the Linear Tube Audio MicroZOTL Preamp and it is a killer unit. I run my DAC to it and it has made my system better. 
Tekton Double Impacts
I did trade my original DI’s for the DI SE. The deal went well and I am very happy with the DI SE. The sound is incredible. 
New Linear Tube Audio MicroZOTL Preamplifer
@skernes Nice review. Wow. I haven’t even tried my headphones with it yet. It makes my LTA UltraLinear amp sound so good I’m stuck listening to my speakers. Time to try it.Lance 
SL1200GAE New Tonearm
Absolutely beautiful Jerry. I will have to come by one day to hear it.Lance 
Has anyone compared the new MicroZOTL Preamp to the MZ2?
@joeinid The MicroZOTL Preamp does provide more depth of sound stage. More details, probably because of less noise and as quiet as the MZ2 is that's saying something. The refined power supply and ceramic board aids in the quiet, black background a... 
LTA micro zotl preamp
@jriggy If you do a little research on David Berning designed amplification you will find a common thread. Complete transparency, blackest background, just totally quiet in all the right ways. This new preamp has these qualities in spades. I have ... 
what did I do to my Oppo/Modwright UDP-205 ?
Dan told me not to have the either unit powered up while the umbilicle is not connected. I thought mine was connected but it wasn’t securely connected. 
what did I do to my Oppo/Modwright UDP-205 ?
@goofy I also have the Modwright 205. I also made the same mistake. A small cap blew up in the PS. You will need to send the Oppo and PS 9.0 back to Dan. 
LTA micro zotl preamp
@br3098 I own both, the MZ2 and the new MicroZOTL Preamp. The refinements in the new preamp make outperform the MZ2 by a sizable margin. There is nothing sterile or dry but I am using it with LTA’s UltraLinear amp and the synergy there. The sound ... 
LTA micro zotl preamp
The MZ2 is incredibly good for the money and mates very well with my LTA amp. I do think synergy is important here. I know of one person that loved it until he bought a new 300B amp and the synergy wasn’t there. The MZ2 has worked well with every ... 
Road trip to demo $10,000 speakers
Skyscraper.I have Janszen zA2.1 hybrid electrostats with Linear Tube Audio amp and pre driving them. Worth a listen, trust me.Also, what are the dimensions of your listening room?Lance 
The new magnificent Linear Tube Audio MicroZOTL Preamplifier
@mapman open invitationLance 
Rockna Wavedream DAC - SE or Balanced...did you hear it yet?
Does anyone know if the Rockna DAC will be at the Capital Audiofest in November? 
The new magnificent Linear Tube Audio MicroZOTL Preamplifier
I’ve heard people debate using a preamp vs. not using a preamp and I can say the amp direct people have never tried a preamp this good. The Micro ZOTL Preamp has improved every amp I’ve tried it with so far. It’s just incredible.Lance 
$20k speakers that really impressed you
GamuT RS3i speakers are in that price range. I have heard them at shows and in a friends home and they are incredible. Maybe one day I will own a pair but good luck finding them used.