Linear Tube Audio ZOTL40 Amplifier
Best high fidelity amplifier for discerning audiophiles.
This amplifier achieves the holy grail of tube sound by stripping away the distortion typically caused by output transformers. It delivers the lush, liquid midrange you crave from EL34s without the usual maintenance headaches, making it a rare, fuss-free centerpiece for a high-end system.
$6800.00
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Fern & Roby
Who it's for
- Tube amplifier owners desiring reduced maintenance and long-term reliability.
- Music enthusiasts prioritizing dynamic range and an immersive listening experience.
- Discerning audiophiles seeking ultimate sonic purity and resolution.
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious listeners or those new to high-end audio.
- Owners of very demanding or inefficient loudspeakers.
- Traditional tube amp enthusiasts preferring a warmer, colored sound.
Performance breakdown
Sonic Clarity
Transformer-less design delivers an exceptionally transparent and distortion-free listening experience.
Tube Maintenance
Auto-biasing circuitry removes the headache of manual tube adjustments.
Build Integrity
Low-resonance aluminum chassis provides a rigid, vibration-resistant foundation for components.
Global Versatility
Auto-switching power supply ensures seamless operation across international voltage standards.
Frequency Range
Wide 8Hz to 50kHz response captures deep bass and delicate highs.
Component Quality
Premium Mullard NOS EL-34 tubes offer a rich, classic sonic signature.
Key Specs
Power Output
46W per channel (8-ohm load), up to 51W (4-ohm load) at 0.5% THD
Frequency Response
8Hz to 50kHz, +0, -.5dB (8-ohm load)
Total Harmonic Distortion
0.5%
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
94dB below full output (8Hz-60kHz)
Amplifier Class
Push-pull Class AB
Tube Complement
2x 12AX7, 2x 12AU7, 4x Mullard NOS EL-34
Input Connections
RCA
Output Connections
Binding Posts
Speaker Impedance
4 Ohms, 8 Ohms
Input Impedance
50k Ohms
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