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Ever Bought an Audio Product that was Stupid Good for the Money?
The David Berning designed Linear Tube Audio Micro ZOTL2. Nothing sounds like it for the price and it’s an audio Swiss Army knife. An incredible preamp, head phone amp and a 1 watt integrated amp, used with high efficiency speakers sounds like not... 
NEW Cerious Technologies Upgrade - Graphene Matrix Cables
@jmcgrogan2 , I had the Morrow $3995 Grand Elite Reference speaker cables at one point. I replaced them with the CT Graphene Extreme and the GE beat out the Morrow in every way, so much more natural and impactful bass. The Graphene Matrix has now ... 
NEW Cerious Technologies Upgrade - Graphene Matrix Cables
@in_shore , The CT GE Red worked well for those low current duties. I have all Matrix now in all positions with excellent results. I’m guessing there will be good deals on a lot of GE since many are trading in cables.Lance 
NEW Cerious Technologies Upgrade - Graphene Matrix Cables
I didn’t know this either. Perhaps Bob will chime in. 
NEW Cerious Technologies Upgrade - Graphene Matrix Cables
I have Graphene Matrix Damping Squared (Damping 2)Lance 
Using Oppo 205 instead of per amp processor
I do use the 5.1 HT capabilities of the 205. I also like to listen to 2 channel music so this is a great combo for such use. I did get the Modwright mods to the 2 channel section so I end up turning on music for a little while and the sound is so ... 
NEW Cerious Technologies Upgrade - Graphene Matrix Cables
@in_shore , The changes just might be worth it because these cables are very good. Also, the IC’s and SC’s are game changing.if you haven’t heard a Berning amp since the Seigfried then you must hear the latest Berning designs from Linear Tube Audi... 
NEW Cerious Technologies Upgrade - Graphene Matrix Cables
@in_shore , The new Matrix power cords are not all that flexible. The Graphene Extreme PC’s are just slightly more flexible but nothing like a wet noodle. 
NEW Cerious Technologies Upgrade - Graphene Matrix Cables
It’s a pretty good bet that Bob is spending time with his family like the rest of us during the holidays. You have nothing to worry about and when you get your cables you will realize the wait was well worth it. 
Tekton Double Impacts
While I’m now waiting for the DI SE, I have tried quite a few amps with the DI’s to find the combo I like the best. I have borrowed some big SS amps from friends and a few different LTA amps as well. I have now tried Benchmark AHB2, Mirror Image 1... 
Using JL Audio Esub with Merlin VSM
@mcpherson , I have a pair of E110’s and yes, Barry at JL Audio is the guy to talk to and he is very enthusiastic. He will tell you to use the line level inputs using the excellent crossover built into the subs.I’m using the line level inputs with... 
Most satisfying system change in 2017?
Along with the Cerious Technologies Matrix Cables I have already mentioned, I recently brought home a Linear Tube Audio 20 watt UltraLinear amp. This is a new product and I don’t think it’s even on their web site yet but it is transformative in my... 
Most satisfying system change in 2017?
Going with all Cerious Technologies Graphene Matrix cables was as big as any component Change. 
Tekton Double Impacts
Thank you David, that’s exactly what I was hoping to hear. Im looking forward to sharing about mine in 3 or 4 months. 
Rega RP8 or Technics SL1200G
@avanti1960 , I did not have the ART9 before selling the Scout. I did run a Soundsmith Zepher on the Scout which worked well but not in the same league with the SL1200GAE and ART9.