Phono Preamp Reviews

Phono cartridges: Lyra Parnassus D.C.t, Transfiguration Temper, AudioQuest Fe5, Grado Reference.
Tonearms: Graham 2.0, Immedia RPM2, Simon Yorke.
Turntable: Simon Yorke.
Preamplifier: Ayre K-1.
Power amplifiers: Conrad-Johnson Premier 12, VTL MB450 (both tubed).
Loudspeakers: Audio Physic Virgo, Audio Physic Rhea subwoofer.
Cables: Magnan Type Vi, Cardas Golden Cross interconnects. Yamamura speaker cables. Yamamura Quantum, Electra-Glide AC cords.
Accessories: Sounds of Silence Vibraplane active isolation stand, Zoethecus equipment stand, A.R.T. Q dampers, D.J. Kasser Black Diamond Racing cones, Walker Valid Points, Symposium Acoustics and Bright Star isolation bases, ASC Tube Traps, Shakti Stones.—Michael Fremer