Floor Loudspeaker Reviews

Analog sources: Simon Yorke, Acoustic Signature Final Tool turntables; Graham 2.0, Immedia RPM-2, Triplaner VI, Rega RB300 (Incognito rewired), SME 309 tonearms; Lyra Helikon, Helikon mono, Clearaudio Insider, Transfiguration Temper Supreme, Sumiko Celebration cartridges.
Digital source: Marantz SA-1 SACD player.
Preamplification: Hovland HP-100, Audio Research Reference Phono.
Power amplifiers: Hovland Sapphire (prototype), Musical Fidelity Nu-Vista 300.
Loudspeakers: Sonus Faber Amati Homage.
Cables: Phono: Hovland Music Groove DIN/RCA and RCA/RCA. Interconnect: Harmonic Technology Pro-Silway II and Magic. Speaker: Harmonic Technology Woofer. AC: JPS Labs, Electra Glide Fatboy, PS Audio Lab, Wireworld Electra Series III.
Accessories: PS Audio Power Plant P300 and P600 AC regenerators, Sounds of Silence Vibraplane active isolation platform, Symposium Tungsten Rollerblocks, Grand Prix Audio Monaco amplifier stands, Walker motor drive, Finite Elemente Pagode and Zoethecus equipment stands, A.R.T. Q dampers, Walker Valid Points, ASC Tube Traps, Shakti Stones and On-Lines, RPG BAD and Abffusor panels.—Michael Fremer