~~SOLD~~
Possibly the first ZOTL10 on the used market. Berning's components just don't change hands very often. This one is 10 months old and in excellent condition. It works as new. In addition to the stock tubes, if sold at the posted price, I'll include a FREE set of slightly used, 1950s NOS RCA Greyplate 12AT7s and Raytheon blackplate (one labeled Baldwin Organ Co.) 12AU7 tubes as recommended by and purchased from Brent Jessie.
Berning's circuit is very easy on tubes, he states (and has stated for 20+ years) they should last about 10,000 hours. In addition to the four 12A*7 tubes, the four outputs are EL-84s. The amp has about 500 hours on it, including 300 or so hours on the original tubes.
The amp's inputs are direct in RCA and XLRs and a volume controlled input with RCAs.
The amp sounds very clean, clear and completely transparent but not sterile. The top end is open and extended. Overall it's very fast, detailed, dimensional, neutral and well focused.
Unlike other OTL amps, this guy needs NO adjustments, calibrations or bias tweaking ever. A real no drama, plug and play OTL.
This OTL amp drives the 4 ohm Spatial M4s with no problem, within it's 10W power range, and has good, articulate bass. It runs cool to warm, never hot like other OTL amps. No concerns with kids or pets with this amp. It draws under 100W at normal listening levels so listening at background levels won't cost a fortune nor will it heat up your listening room.
The Micro ZOTL is a great preamp to use with this amp.
Why is this one for sale? I've been bitten by '40 fever'. Yes, the $5800 40W version sounds a bit better.
The ZOTL10 has a similar sound to Berning's flagship model, but at a much lower price.
New this guy is $2600. Selling for $1900 including PP, CONUS shipping and extra tubes. Of course, all original packing and product information included. Used in a smoke, pet and child free environment.
This is also available for pick up in the SF Bay area.
For more information, see links below.
PM any questions.
Thanks for looking.
http://www.lineartubeaudio.com/products/zotl10http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/the-david-berning-company-211845-power-amplifier/
