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Linear Tube Audio celebrates its 10th anniversary with the launch of the Century Monoblocks, high-powered ZOTL amplifiers priced at $28,000 per pair.
The amplifiers utilize a Screen-Drive ZOTL architecture, combining EL84 pentodes and NOS 6JN6 beam power tubes for enhanced efficiency and sound fidelity.
Delivering 110W into 8Ω and 144W into 4Ω at 1% THD, they are stable below 2Ω and support demanding speaker types.
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* Queen will release a 5CD+2LP super deluxe Queen II box set on 27 March 2026 via EMI, expanding the original 1974 album extensively.

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