CD Player/Transport Reviews

Analog source: VPI TNT Mk.V-HR turntable-tonearm, Grado Statement Reference cartridge.
Digital source: Simaudio Moon Eclipse CD player.
Preamplifier: VAC CPA1 Mk.III.
Power amplifiers: VTL Ichiban, Mark Levinson No.20.6.
Loudspeakers: Audio Physic Virgo III, Thiel CS6.
Cables: Interconnects: Nirvana S-X, Nordost Valhalla, Monster Sigma Retro, Audience Au24, Wireworld Gold Eclipse II. Speaker: Nirvana S-X, Nordost Valhalla, Monster Sigma Retro, Audience Au24. AC: Audience PowerChord, Synergistic Research.
Accessories: Finite Elemente Pagoda equipment rack; Immedia String Suspension Concept footers; Nordost ECO3, Disksolution CD-cleaning/treatment fluids; MIT ZCenter, ZSystem power-conditioning and delivery systems; AudioPrism NoiseSniffer AC line analyzer, QuietLine AC filters; VPI HW 16.5 record-cleaning machine and cleaning fluid, Zerostat 3 Milty, Zerodust Onzow and Lyra SPT stylus cleaners; Echo Buster room-treatment devices.—Brian Damkroger