I've been in the game for ~50 years, and the Linear Tube Audio Z40+ is the best sounding integrated amp that I have owned. Most of my experience has been with SS, but that would include Accuphase, Pass Labs, Bryston, Jeff Rowland, Gato, and most recently, the excellent hybrid Circle Labs A200.
The only qualification that I would make is that I have rolled a couple of the stock tubes, and to great effect on my system.
Associated components:
Aqua La Scala DAC
CEC TL-5 CD transport
Fink Team KIM speakers

