Historical

Analog Sources: Luxman PD-555 vacuum-holddown turntable, Luxman PD-444 direct-drive turntable; Mayware Formula 4, Dynavector DV-505 tonearms; Koetsu Rosewood, Goldbug Mr. Brier, AudioQuest 7000 cartridges; Cotter Verion step-up transformer; Technics 1520, Otari MX 5050 4-channel, Ampex 44 open-reel tape recorders.
Digital Sources: Balanced Audio Technology VK-D5 CD player, Timbre DAC, Audio Alchemy CD transport.
Preamplification: Luxman CL-35 Mk.III, Convergent Audio Technology Ultimate preamplifiers; Wright Sound WPP100C phono preamplifier; Benz-Micro Series 2 Lukaschek PP-1 phono stage.
Power Amplifiers: Komuro Audio Reference Standard 212 SET, Wright Sound WPA 3.5, Mono 8s, Pioneer-M-22, Classé DR-2.
Integrated Amplifier: EICO HF-81 (tubed).
Cables: Kimber KCAG, Nordost Red Dawn, Acoustic Research, Crystal Cable Micro and Piccolo.
Accessory: Walker Precision Motor Drive power conditioner.—Peter Breuninger