After a few days of breaking in and critical listening, here a few thoughts.
Amazing soundstage. Clear. Organic. Micro dynamics in spades. Life-like.
My system: Primaluna Dialogue Premium HP integrated, PS Audio DirectStream DAC, PS Audio Perfect wave transport, Aurender X100 and Omega's new floor stander with 2 Alnico drivers on the narrow baffle (Louis hasn't named it yet). I also have a pair of Proac D30R speakers. My wiring is from Jena Labs (Symphony interconnects and Twin 7 speaker cable)
As good as the Primaluna is (it's the best integrated I've heard yet), the Linear Tube Audio Micro Zotl2.0 with the Linear power supply and the ZOTL 40 are a clear step up to my ears. There is an organic, naturalness to the sound. I am definitely hearing things in familiar songs I've never heard before, but more than that, I'm not focusing on that. I find myself getting caught up in the music and just enjoying my listening time. Maybe another way to describe it is that I feel (for the first time) that the musicians are playing in front of me.....not a recording of them. I am hearing inflections in vocals that I've never heard before.
The midrange is magical and there is a punch to the bass (more natural sounding) that I've never experienced before. Not a bit of fatigue with the high frequency either. Another description that comes to mind is fast. I especially find that music starts and stops on a dime with the Omegas.
I have to admit that I'm smitten and look forward to putting a few more days on the gear. I do want to mention that Mark is one of the nicest gentlemen to work with. He answered all my questions and doesn't hype his products. I suspect he doesn't get too worried with his 30 day in home trial as he probably won't get too many back.
Best-
Scott
