Audio Research Reference 3 line preamplifier Associated Equipment

Sidebar 2: Associated Equipment

Analog Source: SOTA Cosmos Series III turntable, Graham 2.2 tonearm, Dynavector XV-1S cartridge.
Digital Sources: Plinius CD-101 CD player, Classé Omega SACD/CD player.
Preamplification: Manley Labs Steelhead, Audio Research PH7 phono stages.
Power Amplifiers: Lamm M1.2 Reference, Classé CAM-350 monoblocks.
Loudspeakers: Wilson Audio Specialties MAXX 2 & Sophia, Legacy Audio Whisper.
Cables: Phono: Hovland Music Groove 2. Interconnect: Acoustic Zen Silver Reference & Silver Reference II, Cardas Golden Reference line level. Speaker: Cardas Golden Reference, Nordost Valhalla, Shunyata Research Orion. AC: Shunyata Research Anaconda Alpha, Anaconda Alpha Helix, Anaconda vX, Python Helix; Wireworld Silver Electra 3+.
Accessories: Shunyata Research Hydra 8 (front end) & Hydra 2 (power amps) power distribution/conditioning; Grand Prix Audio Monaco stands, Ultra Resolution Technologies Bedrock stand; Ganymede isolation footers, Nordost Titanium Pulsar Points, Shun Mook Iso-Qubes; Caig Labs Pro Gold, Walker Audio SST silver contact enhancers; Disc Doctor, LAST Labs record-care products; Ayre/Cardas IBE system-enhancement CD, Cardas Frequency Sweep/Burn-In LP; Argent Room Lenses.—Paul Bolin