Nice!
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A coincidence I swear
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Nice! Welcome to the LTA family.
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Interestingly or i should say humorously enough photo #1 of this thread on post #1 has the amplifier also pictured on volume level 69, 
coincidence or not… hmmm you pervs 
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https://forum.sonusapparatus.com/t/show-your-setup/74/743?u=orrman
More I use the Z40+ the more I think it’s just an amazing piece of gear. Sounds incredible, super versatile and I feel the extra power it has really pays off. It really is the center of my system.
The added power allows a wider range of speakers, the subwoofer out is important for me, it drives most headphones perfectly from the front and works really well (after some tweaking) with the Susvara from the back.
It responded well to tube and cables rolling and I’m still learning new things each day. I don’t think I’m done as I have something in mind to get to but it’s already amazing.
I have a lot of theoretical plans for 2023 and a nice watchlist but they are around the LTA and nothing instead. Truly end game gear.
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And that was black and white as well. Btw where is @don ? Its been a while since he dropped in to say high.
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He’s a smart man, he avoids the Internet i think… We egg each other on and spend $$$. Ignorance is bliss in this hobby. 
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Yes, I should have stayed away.
I am still very much enjoying the MZ2 in the 2ch setup but I’m getting curious about the Z10…
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Oh also, Z10… UL… Z40… what’s the biggest driving factor to pick one over the other? What speakers you have?
The UL has a more technical sound signature, resolution and stage presence along with spacial information, an overall more neutral but it’s not like it’s far from the Z10, Z40 or MZ3. So as far as choices, it’s the same story as any other chain you’re putting together. What synergy will make for the best chain and best fit for the sound you’re looking for.
In my example I think the Weiss and the UL were balanced by the Omega speakers but I needed a bit more “fun”. I think the Z40 would have been a better match for the Weiss DAC I sold. The Mojo EV0 21 B4B I moved to gave me a warmer, fun ,mid forward presentation which is where I wanted to go. So good synergy is a matter of taste as well as technical compatibility.
The 30 watt difference between the UL+ and the Z40+ will allow for an 87 dB efficient speaker pairing as opposed to an 89 or 90 dB efficient speaker pairing. So the speakers you own or want will be a factor but it’s not like any LTA is ever going to drive an 85 dB speaker with that grip and authority that a lot of amplifiers headroom can give.
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It does really come down to this. So, if I stick with the Zu speakers and really like what I’m hearing from MZ2, moving up to say the Z10 will just “enhance” what I’m enjoying atm. Think moving up to the Z10 will give me a little bit more oomph on the low end?
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You can also consider using an LTA as a preamp with a solid state power amplifier if low end oomph is your goal.
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There was or perhaps still is an Z10 Amp selling for something stupid cheap… like $1500 on USAM the other day. You could go that route and use the MZ2 as a preamp and the Z10 to power your speakers.
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What’s the difference between that and this - LINEAR TUBE AUDIO Z10 Integrated Amp with external power supply For Sale - US Audio Mart
Hmm… something to think about…
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The preamp, the Z10 has it built in, what I shared needs a pre… which you’ve got in the MZ2.
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Ordered a microzotl level 2 preamp yesterday. Supposed to take 3-4 weeks to be built. Looking forward to trying the LTA in my system.
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Nice! Will drive the Tyrs?
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That’s the plan. Might end up trying an LTA speaker amp like the z40 or UL if I really like the preamp, who knows
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Had a good listening session last night with the MZ2 before I packed it up to hopefully remember its sound to be able to compare when the Z10 Integrated comes in. Hope to get the Z10 sometime next week. I’m excited…
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Supposedly there’s great synergy between the Holo May and the LTA amps, anyone had a chance to listen to that combo?