Floor Loudspeaker Reviews

Analog Source: SOTA Cosmos Series III turntable, Graham 2.2 tonearm, Dynavector XV-1S cartridge.
Digital Sources: Classé Omega SACD/CD player, Simaudio Moon Orbiter universal player, Plinius CD-101 CD player.
Preamplification: Manley Labs Steelhead phono stage; VTL TL-7.5 Reference, Audio Research Reference 3 line stages.
Power Amplifiers: Lamm Industries M1.2 Reference, Chord SP14000 monoblocks; Plinius SA-Reference.
Loudspeakers: Wilson Audio Specialties MAXX 2.
Cables: Phono: Hovland Music Groove 2. Interconnect: Cardas Golden Reference, Acoustic Zen Silver Reference & Silver Reference II, Harmonic Technology CyberLight. Speaker: Cardas Golden Reference biwire, Harmonic Technology Magic Reference biwire, Acoustic Zen Double Barrel biwire, Shunyata Orion. AC: Shunyata Anaconda Alpha & Anaconda vX, Wireworld Silver Electra 3+.
Accessories: Shunyata Hydra 8 (front end), Hydra 2 (amps) power distribution & conditioning; Grand Prix Audio Monaco stands, Ultra Resolution Technologies Bedrock stand, Ganymede isolation footers; Caig Labs Pro Gold contact enhancer, Walker Audio SST silver contact enhancer; Disc Doctor, LAST Labs record-care products; Ayre/Cardas IBE system-enhancement CD, Cardas Frequency Sweep/Burn-In LP; Argent Room Lenses.—Paul Bolin