Amplification Reviews

Analog source: SOTA Cosmos turntable, Graham 2.2 tonearm, Dynavector DRT XV-1 cartridge.
Digital sources: Classé Omega SACD/CD player, Ayre D-1x CD/DVD-Audio player.
Preamplification: Jeff Rowland Design Group Cadence phono stage and Synergy IIi line stage; Manley Labs Steelhead phono stage; Ayre K-1x full-function preamplifier.
Loudspeakers: Apogee Duetta Signature, Silverline Sonata.
Cables: Phono: Hovland Music Groove 2, Graham Engineering. Interconnect: Wireworld Gold Eclipse 3+, Nordost Valhalla, Cardas Golden Reference. Speaker: Nordost Valhalla and SPM, Wireworld Gold Eclipse 3+, Cardas Golden Reference. AC: Wireworld Silver Electra 3+, CPCC Top Gun, Nordost El Dorado, Ensemble Reference.
Accessories: CPCC Top Gun Super Power Block; Grand Prix Audio Monaco modular and Ultra Resolution Technologies Bedrock equipment stands; Nordost Ti Pulsar Points, UltraDynafeet, and Ganymede isolation footers; WallyTools analog setup equipment; Argent Room Lenses.—Paul Bolin