Tekton Double Impacts

Charles,

Does'nt the MZ2 sound like it is quite powerful,
just proves to me that all amps are'nt created or rated equally.

I once used the mini torii with my druids,but it would run out of steam if pushed and the Yamamoto had better bass and drive.Both amps having very good strong tubes.

But on the other hand I am still amazed and tap my toes and get goosebumps listening to my DI's every day,they have no right to sound as good as they do.

Kenny.

Hey mac48025,

CONGRATS!  It is amazing what the Micro-ZOTL sounds like as an amplifier driving the DI's.  

As far as Kenny's question regarding how the Micro-ZOTL sounds like driving SS amps is it brings its virtues to the overall sound when I used it with great SS pieces like Accuphase, Pass Labs, and Perla Audio.

Just like the DI's the LTA piece is great and it's hard to believe what it costs. 

Hello Mac,
You put a huge smile on my face as last November  one week before before the DI's were released I purchased a pair of Impacts and had an even stronger reaction to my first listening session than you did. As mentioned on the Impact thread, I will never part with my MZ2 and Impacts combination. Substituting the stock tubes with some quality NOS tubes adds an even higher plateau of sound quality in my opinion. You will be entranced as additional listening time with a wider scope of music passes.
Enjoy to the fullest extent!
Listen intently.

To those with the MZ2 using as an amplifier.... 
Do you feel that one watt does justice to rock music at 90db average volume from 8 ft away with the DI? 
Does the MZ2 only have one set pre outs? Can another be added if so as an option? If I was not happy with the one watt I would want to run the MZ2 as a preamp and still have an extra preout to run a JL sub. 
Mac, if I am over in your neck of the woods possibly in the next couple of weeks would it be possible to hear your system? I travel to Detroit often for work. 

Charles,

This little one watt wonder defies all logic. It doesn't make sense that the MZ2 can not only produce sound levels equaling my Torii, but levels exceeding it. I usually listen in the mid 70 db's and can obtain levels in the upper 80's before the Torii starts sounding strained. With the MZ I can reach levels in the mid 90's with peaks over 100 without any signs of strain or distortion. Not only that but the MZ is dead quiet with inky black backgrounds that pull you into the music. The MZ is so pure, allowing every minute detail to come forth. Tone is perfect. After just a few hours with it I'm enthralled by it. Will adding a SET or other amp with it be better yet? Terry thinks so and he was dead on regarding this amp being able to drive the DI's. I'll enjoy the MZ alone for a while before thinking about adding an amp.

powerglide,

your experience with the Impacts reminds me of my first reaction when listening to my Enzo's......they blew me away and I spent all night listening to them. The DI's took things to another level but I was already exposed to Tekton speakers so I was ready for what I was hearing. This MZ is a similar experience to my first Tektons.......eye opening and jaw dropping.

mofojo,

definately, I'd love to have another DI owner hear them with the MZ. Let me know when you're in town and we will set something up. We can see how well the MZ will head bang, but I'm guessing you'd be better served adding the ZOTL 10 for that. The MZ was designed as a headphone amp but people realized just what an amazing pre it is......and now some of us are realizing it's also a great amp with HE speakers. Therefore it's limited to one output. You could contact Mark at LTA about a possible second output.