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Great experience with Linear Tube Audio

I ordered up an LTA MZ2 the other day but, before I pulled the trigger, I had some questions in regards to his amp and tubes/sonics etc.

Now I’ll be the first to admit a lot of my questions were very basic especially to someone as experienced as Mark is at LTA. My emails were all answered promptly and he explained everything to me in layman terms in a totally non condescending way.

But the coolest part is I gave them a call today to upgrade some tubes and change the shipping address. He wanted to see what the status was on my order. So while I’m still on the phone I hear him say "Hey, what’s the status on Jon’s amp?". The guys obviously sound like they’re in the same room and they’re testing my amp as we spoke. Not going to lie, some kind of man child excitement came over me. I can’t wait to receive it.

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hfaddict OP
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@wig I certainly will. I had also seen it mentioned a lot of the potential benefits of running a separate pre to the 518/508. I almost feel a little bad because I don't even have my 508 entirely broke in yet. But the reason for the MZ2 wasn't entirely to improve my sound although I'm certain it will. It will also allow me to directly power the DI's from the MZ2 while using the Line Mag for a second system when/if desired.

I just couldn't resist the rave reviews on the Tekton thread regarding this unit. Take care Wig. 

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joeinid
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I've had my LTA MZ2 for a few weeks now and absolutely love it. It's a spectacular performer. For the cost of admission, it beats preamps many times the cost.
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hfaddict OP
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@joeinid  Excellent news!  What are you running for an amp?  Have you noticed the MZ2 required much break in time?
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mac48025
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I've had my LTA MZ2 for a few months now and also absolutely love it. I was using it as an integrated amp driving my Tekton Double Impacts with great results but added an amp yesterday and am now using it as a pre amp.....where it's performing equally great.

Mark and Will at LTA are a joy to deal with and my hat is off to them for producing such great performing products at prices the average joe can afford. 

Im pretty sure you'll be extremely pleased with it, hfaddict. 
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joeinid
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@joeinid  Excellent news! What are you running for an amp? Have you noticed the MZ2 required much break in time?

I am using different amps depending on speakers and mood. From my Triode Corp TRX-M845 monos, McIntosh MC303, Accuphase A36 and Job 250 monos. It is SUPERB with ALL my amps. I felt after a few days it settled down and within a week it was pretty much broken in. I did replace the stock tubes with a sweeter, low gain 12AU7 just to move me up higher in the volume scale. I do most of my listening in the late evening and early morning and I am extremely happy.
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