Floor Loudspeaker Reviews

Analog source: SOTA Cosmos Series III turntable, Graham 2.2 tonearm, Dynavector XV-1S cartridge.
Digital sources: Esoteric DV-50 universal player, Classé Omega SACD/CD player.
Preamplification: Manley Steelhead, Aesthetix Rhea phono preamplifiers; VTL TL-7.5, BAT VK51SE, Aesthetix Calypso line stages; Halcro dm10 full-function preamplifier.
Power amplifiers: Lamm ML1.1, VTL MB-450 Signature monoblocks; Hovland Radia, Plinius SA-102, Edge NL-12.
Cables: Phono: Hovland Music Groove 2. Interconnect: Acoustic Zen Silver Reference, Nordost Valhalla. Speaker: Stereovox LSP-600, Cardas Golden Reference, Shunyata Andromeda. AC: Shunyata Anaconda, Anaconda Vx, Diamondback; Wireworld Silver Electra 3+.
Accessories: Shunyata Hydra power conditioner-distributor; Grand Prix Audio Monaco, Ultra Resolution Technologies Bedrock equipment racks; Ganymede, Silent Points isolation feet; Ayre/Cardas IBE System Enhancement CD, Cardas Frequency Sweep/Burn-In LP; Caig Labs Pro Gold contact cleaner; Disc Doctor, LAST Labs record-care products; Argent Room Lenses.—Paul Bolin