Tube Preamp Reviews

Analog sources: Linn LP12 turntable, Naim Armageddon power supply, Naim Aro tonearm; Rega Planar 3 turntable, Rega RB-300 tonearm; ZYX Airy S, Lyra Helikon Mono, Rega Elys, Dynavector DV10x5 cartridges.
Digital source: Sony SCD-777ES SACD/CD player.
Preamplification: Audio Note AN-S2, Tamura L2-D step-up transformers; Fi, Audio Note M3 preamplifiers.
Power amplifiers: Audio Note Kit One (300B), Fi 2A3 Stereo, EAR 890.
Loudspeakers: Quad ESL-989, Lowther PM6A (in modified Medallion horns).
Cables: Interconnect: Nordost Valhalla & Valkyrja, Naim SNAIC (various), homemades. Speaker: Nordost Valhalla & Valkryja, Naim NACA-5, Audio Note AN-SPX. AC: JPS Labs Digital on Sony SACD player, all others stock.
Accessories: Mana stands (Linn LP12, Naim Armageddon, Sony SCD-777ES, preamps), Rega wall shelf (Rega Planar 3); Loricraft PRC3 record-cleaner.—Art Dudley