I took the leap. I also really trust LTA and have been a huge David Berning fan since I heard some of his gear many moons ago.
There is currently a backlog on the updates and I told LTA I would wait a bit until they worked through that before I send my unit in. So not sure when I’ll get mine upgraded, but I am sure it will be beneficial.
Linear Tube Audio version 3 of the MicroZOTL pre
LTA has announced a version 3 of the MicroZOTL preamp. From their website, it sounds like a fairly significant upgrade. I reached out to them and they mentioned refinements in bass and the high end.
There is also an upgrade path for current MicroZOTL owners. Wanted to share for LTA owners and fans.
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@cbrez - Do you have any additional information - or anecdotal feedback - on what the level three upgrade will bring in regards to highs and bass? I wonder if they might have intimated any other details. Out of curiosity, are you using the LTA preamp with a solid state or tube amp? I’m using mine with a Conrad Johnson Classic 120 with EL 34 tubes. I’m always curious about other pairings.
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@bluethinker I'm using a Coda No 8 V1 solid state amp. Before the LTA preamp, I had c-j tube preamps. |
@bluethinker You can take a look at system by clicking on my handle. My power amp is a Pass Labs XA-25 (solid state). My speakers are very difficult to drive with a 0.5 Ohm draw in the high treble. The XA-25 is stable down to 0.5 Ohm, so this works well. You should add your system so we can see the details. I am new to the tube game. If I did not have the Bricasti M1S2 DAC I would consider the LTA DAC, but the M1S2 is so flexible I do not plan on changing. |
@bluethinker Regarding any additional information, LTA mentioned the following:
This in addition to the refinements in bass and top end. I also am using a Pass XA25. I think it is a marvelous amplifier and it sounds wonderful IMO with my Dynaudio speakers. |
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