Solid State Power Amp Reviews

Analog source: SOTA Cosmos Series III turntable, Graham 2.2 tonearm, Dynavector XV-1S cartridge.
Digital source: Classé Omega CD/SACD player.
Preamplification: Manley Labs Steelhead, Aesthetix Io Signature phono stages; VTL TL-7.5 Reference, BAT VK-51 SE line stages; McIntosh C200 (as line stage), Halcro dm10 preamplifiers.
Loudspeakers: Focal-JMlab Nova Utopia Be.
Cables: Phono: Hovland Music Groove 2. Interconnect: Acoustic Zen Silver Reference, Nordost Valhalla, Siltech SQ-110 Classic. Speaker: Nordost Valhalla, Siltech LS-188 Classic. AC: Shunyata Anaconda Alpha & Anaconda vX, Siltech SPX-30 Classic, Wireworld Silver Electra III+.
Accessories: Shunyata Hydra 8 (front end) & Hydra 2 (amps) power distribution & conditioning, Walker Audio Ultimate High Definition Links; Grand Prix Audio Monaco stands, Ultra Resolution Technologies Bedrock stand, Ganymede & StillPoints isolation footers; Caig Labs Pro Gold contact cleaner; Walker Audio Silver contact enhancer; Ayre/Cardas IBE system-enhancement CD, Cardas Frequency Sweep/Burn-In LP; Argent Room Lenses, Disc Doctor & LAST Labs record-care products.—Paul Bolin