[skhan007]

Last weekend, I heard the absolute best pairing of my VO with the most incredible tube amp- The Linear Tube Audio MZ3. I was at a loss for words, it was so good. As a result, this amp is my next purchase and will be my endgame setup.

 

[heliosphann]

Last weekend, I heard the absolute best pairing of my VO with the most incredible tube amp- The Linear Tube Audio MZ3. I was at a loss for words, it was so good. As a result, this amp is my next purchase and will be my endgame setup.

Endgame, huh? That's what they all say.

 

[SHIMACM]

Last weekend, I heard the absolute best pairing of my VO with the most incredible tube amp- The Linear Tube Audio MZ3. I was at a loss for words, it was so good. As a result, this amp is my next purchase and will be my endgame setup.

Could you describe how this amp compares to Crack versus VO?

 

[skhan007]

Endgame, huh? That's what they all say.

Well, after I purchase, my wife will kill me, so that's technically the end.

 

[shwnwllms]

Well, after I purchase, my wife will kill me, so that's technically the end.

When I tell my wife my last purchase is “endgame” she just rolls her eyes at me and says yeah sure it is.

 

[skhan007]

Could you describe how this amp compares to Crack versus VO?

I have the BHC speedball and run really good NOS tubes (GEC 6080, Tung Sol 5998, RCA clear top 12au7, etc.) and it's a good setup.

The LTA MZ3 to me, is a completely different level. It should be at 10x the cost, but putting cost aside, the main differences noted on the MZ3:

Bass has superb extension and is very tight. There is a visceral presence/resonance to the low end that I can feel and it's so precise, where on the BHC is not well-defined. Midrange is also very detailed and vocals shine through quite nicely. It's no mid-forward, but really balanced. The upper midrange and high frequencies are really what sold me. The detail, separation, and crispness of the high end is amazing. I can hear strings bright and clear, percussion like cymbals, chimes, etc. sound very defined. I can hear the snap of the nylon tip of a drum stick on the mylar drum heads. The detail is super realistic, but not fatiguing or analytical. The upper midrange and highs on the BHC do not have anywhere near this level of clarity, definition, or crispness.

 

[TheMiddleSky]

I have the BHC speedball and run really good NOS tubes (GEC 6080, Tung Sol 5998, RCA clear top 12au7, etc.) and it's a good setup.

The LTA MZ3 to me, is a completely different level. It should be at 10x the cost, but putting cost aside, the main differences noted on the MZ3:

Bass has superb extension and is very tight. There is a visceral presence/resonance to the low end that I can feel and it's so precise, where on the BHC is not well-defined. Midrange is also very detailed and vocals shine through quite nicely. It's no mid-forward, but really balanced. The upper midrange and high frequencies are really what sold me. The detail, separation, and crispness of the high end is amazing. I can hear strings bright and clear, percussion like cymbals, chimes, etc. sound very defined. I can hear the snap of the nylon tip of a drum stick on the mylar drum heads. The detail is super realistic, but not fatiguing or analytical. The upper midrange and highs on the BHC do not have anywhere near this level of clarity, definition, or crispness.

Any chance you ever compared MZ3 with Cayin HA300 Mk2?

 

[skhan007]

Any chance you ever compared MZ3 with Cayin HA300 Mk2?

I have not, unfortunately. I know that @zach915m could probably answer- He bought an LTA MZ2 a while back and posted positive results/synergy with ZMF cans, but not sure if he's heard the incredible MZ3 yet.

 

[shwnwllms]

I have not, unfortunately. I know that @zach915m could probably answer- He bought an LTA MZ2 a while back and posted positive results/synergy with ZMF cans, but not sure if he's heard the incredible MZ3 yet.

Paging @jonathan c

He owns an MZ3, multiple ZMF’s although the Verite is missing from his lineup. He should be able to answer your question on the synergy at least.

(Maybe I’ll have to bring my VO over to Jonathan’s when it arrives for a more detailed analysis)

 

[skhan007]

Paging @jonathan c

He owns an MZ3, multiple ZMF’s although the Verite is missing from his lineup. He should be able to answer your question on the synergy at least.

(Maybe I’ll have to bring my VO over to Jonathan’s when it arrives for a more detailed analysis)

Oh, there's no question about synergy. Both my ZMF cans (VO and Auteur) pair extremely well both the MZ2 and MZ3 and I will be purchasing the MZ3. I believe the question above from @TheMiddleSky was about the MZ3 vs. Cayin, which is where I suggested @zach915m answer, as he may know both amps.

 

[SHIMACM]

I have the BHC speedball and run really good NOS tubes (GEC 6080, Tung Sol 5998, RCA clear top 12au7, etc.) and it's a good setup.

The LTA MZ3 to me, is a completely different level. It should be at 10x the cost, but putting cost aside, the main differences noted on the MZ3:

Bass has superb extension and is very tight. There is a visceral presence/resonance to the low end that I can feel and it's so precise, where on the BHC is not well-defined. Midrange is also very detailed and vocals shine through quite nicely. It's no mid-forward, but really balanced. The upper midrange and high frequencies are really what sold me. The detail, separation, and crispness of the high end is amazing. I can hear strings bright and clear, percussion like cymbals, chimes, etc. sound very defined. I can hear the snap of the nylon tip of a drum stick on the mylar drum heads. The detail is super realistic, but not fatiguing or analytical. The upper midrange and highs on the BHC do not have anywhere near this level of clarity, definition, or crispness.

Did you get to roll valve drives type 6sn7, l63, 6c5g, 6j5g(t) and 6f8g?

I ask this because the mid and high range of the Veritè improves considerably with valves like: Fivre 6c5g, GEC L63, Tung-Sol 6j5g, Tung-Sol 6f8g BGRP, Melz 1578, Brimar 6sn7gt.

 

[skhan007]

Did you get to roll valve drives type 6sn7, l63, 6c5g, 6j5g(t) and 6f8g?

I ask this because the mid and high range of the Veritè improves considerably with valves like: Fivre 6c5g, GEC L63, Tung-Sol 6j5g, Tung-Sol 6f8g BGRP, Melz 1578, Brimar 6sn7gt.

These are all preamp tubes, correct? I have only tried dual triode 12au7 types. Can you advise what adapter is needed to try these tubes you've mentioned?

 

[heliosphann]

Friday Night Lights featuring the VO and GOTL

 

[bpiotrow13]

Friday Night Lights featuring the VO and GOTL

Nice and what is the amp right to the GOTL?

 

[heliosphann]

Nice and what is the amp right to the GOTL?

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