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Z10e Electrostatic Headphone Amplifier

LTA is excited to announce the Z10e Electrostatic Headphone Amplifier. With all the magic, realism, and 3D soundstage of ZOTL technology, the Z10e delivers one of the best electrostatic headphone experiences available. In addition, the Z10e is a full function regular dynamic and planar headphone amplifier and a 12-watt per channel integrated speaker amplifier.

A single component solution, the Z10e incorporates the acclaimed ZOTL10 power amplifier, a Berning-designed preamplifier, and the LTA control system with three inputs – all packaged in a beautiful aluminum low-resonance case designed by Fern & Roby.

With startling realism, plentiful bass, and gorgeous mids and highs – 3D music seems as if it’s appearing from a silent, black background.

The LED array display and the milled aluminum front and rear panels exude high quality manufacturing, handmade in the USA.

The Z10e offers all the benefits of the ZOTL technology of three times the tube life and one third the heat output.

Reviews

"Might be Linear Tube Audio’s finest achievement so far." ~ Herb Reichert, Stereophile

"I tried the amp with a set of Stax SR-009 electrostatic headphones and was floored by the way the Z10e imparted a robust, vigorously dynamic character to those headphones." ~ The Absolute Sound

"Whether you use the LTA as the center of a fine stereo system, or just  as an electrostatic headphone amplifier, There are few that can equal it  in sheer performance. Impressive." ~Audiophile Style

"Regardless of the headphone/driver type—electrostatic, planar magnetic, dynamic— the LTA Z10e always brought a wondrous resolution, though especially with electrostatic earspeakers / headphones, that rendered the simplest things extraordinary." ~Audiokey Reviews

Read more testimonials and reviews: https://www.lineartubeaudio.com/products/z10e-electrostatic-headphone-amp-integrated-amp

Specifications

• Inputs: 2 single-ended RCA stereo inputs, 1 input using two 3-pin combom XLR/TRS jacks
• Speaker Output: 4 speaker binding posts, banana or spade
• Conventional Headphone Outputs: Low: 240mW per channel @ 32 ohms, High: 3W per channel @ 32 ohms
• Electrostatic Headphone Output: 5 pin Stax interface, 580V bias
• Subwoofer Output: Stereo subwoofer output (Mono option available upon request)
• Front Panel Controls: Power switch, Input switch, volume control, and headphone / speaker switch
• Remote Control: All front panel functions and configuration menu accessed using an aluminum Apple TV Remote
• Volume Control: 100 stepped attenuator (smallest step 1/1000th of total value) using Vishay Dale 1% precision resistors
• Output impedance: 1.2 ohms
• Power Supply: Linear supply using a Belleson regulator and low ESR poly-organic capacitors
• Input impedance: 47k
• 115VAC or 220-240VAC configured at factory - 50/60Hz - IEC receptacle
• Hum and noise: 94dB below full output (measured at 20Hz-20kHz)
• Power output with 4-ohm load: 13W, 0.5% THD
• Power output with 8-ohm load: 12W, 0.5% THD
• Frequency response (8-ohm load): 6Hz to 60kHz, +0, -.5dB
• Amplifier class: Push-pull Class AB
• Voltage gain (8-ohm load): 18dB
• Amplifier Weight: 18 lbs
• Power Supply Weight: 5lbs
• Amplifier Dimensions: 12.75” wide x 14.5” deep (with connectors) x 6.5” tall
• Power Supply Dimensions: 8" wide, 7.5" deep (with connectors), 3.85" tall
• Finish: Aluminum case
• Tube complement:  premium NOS two 12AT7s, four 12AU7s, and four EL84s or equivalent
• Home Theater Function can select any input for fixed volume
• Display: 16 Levels of brightness and programmable 7-second time out

More details and information on the Z10e: https://www.lineartubeaudio.com/products/z10e-electrostatic-headphone-amp-integrated-amp