Integrated Amp Reviews

Analog source: Linn Axis turntable, Linn Basik Plus tonearm (with stock Linn wiring), Lyra Lydian Beta cartridge.
Digital source: EAD CD-1000 all-in-one player, Arcam FMJ CD23 CD player.
Preamplification: Anthem PRE 1L line preamp and PRE 1P phono stage.
Power amplification: JoLida SJ 502A integrated, SimAudio Celeste 4070se power amp.
Loudspeakers: Joseph Audio RM-7si Signature on Lovan stands, Thiel CS.5.
Cables: Interconnects: Synergistic Research Alpha and Looking Glass, TARA Labs RSC Gen.II. Speaker cables: Cardas Crosslink 1. AC cords: API Power Enhancer, Power Link.
Accessories: API Power Wedge 116, 110; Nitty-Gritty Model One LP cleaner; Record Research Labs Vinyl Wash; Buggtussel Vinyl-Zyme Gold record-cleaning fluid; Hunt EDA record-cleaning brush; Record Research Labs LP #9 stylus-cleaning fluid; Signet SK305 electronic stylus cleaner with matching fluid; Sumiko FB-1 Fluxbuster; Audience Auric Illuminator CD Treatment; Bright Star Audio Big Rocks; Michael Green and DH Cones footers; Salamander audio racks; RoomTunes CornerTunes; homebrewed sound-absorption panels.—Lonnie Brownell