Floor Loudspeaker Reviews

Analog Sources: Linn LP12 turntables (two samples) with: Linn Lingo, Naim Armageddon power supplies; Linn Ekos, Naim Aro tonearms; Linn Akiva cartridge. Rega Planar 9 turntable, Lyra Helikon Mono cartridge. Audio Note AN-S2, Tamura TKS-83 moving-coil step-up transformers.
Digital Sources: Sony SCD-777ES SACD/CD player, Naim CD5x CD player.
Preamplifiers: Fi, Linn Klimax Kontrol, Naim NAC 32.5.
Power Amplifiers: Lamm ML2.1 monoblocks, EAR 890, Linn Klimax Twin, Naim NAP 110.
Loudspeakers: Quad ESL-989, Lowther PM2As & PM6A Ticonals in modified Medallion horns.
Cables: Interconnect: Audio Note AN-Vx, Nordost Valhalla. Speaker: Audio Note AN-SPx, Nordost SPM & Valhalla, Linn K400, homemades.
Accessories: Mana Reference Table, Reference Wall Shelf (turntables); Base base (EAR, Linn power amplifiers); Rega wall shelf (Naim amp, preamp); Loricraft PRC4 record-cleaning machine.—Art Dudley