CD Player/Transport Reviews

Analog source: VPI TNT Mk.IV, JMW Memorial tonearm, Grado Reference cartridge.
Digital source: SimAudio Moon Eclipse CD player.
Preamplifier: VAC CPA1 Mk.III.
Power amplifiers: VAC Renaissance 70/70, VTL Ichiban, Mark Levinson No.20.6, Classé CAM-350.
Loudspeakers: Magnepan MG3.6/R.
Cables: Nirvana S-X Ltd., Kimber Bi-Focal XL, Synergistic Research Designer's Reference.
Accessories: Bright Star Rack of Gibraltar and isolation systems; Tiptoes; PAC Super IDOS, MIT Z-System and Z-Center, Nirvana AC systems; Synergistic Research AC and Reference Master Couplers; VPI 16.5 record cleaner; Decca/Hunt record brush; Sumiko Fluxbuster; Dennessen Soundtractor; Shure stylus-pressure gauge; Immedia Needle Nektar stylus-cleaning fluid; Nordost ECO3 and Music Fidelity DiscSolution CD treatments; Sheffield/XLO Test & Burn-in CD; Stereophile Test CD 1 and Test CD 2; EchoBusters and ASC room-treatment products.—Brian Damkroger