Phono Cartridge Reviews

Analog Sources: Linn LP12 turntable with Naim Armageddon power supply, Naim Aro tonearm; Linn LP12 turntable with Funk Firm Vector kit, Naim Aro tonearm; Rega Planar 3 turntable with Rega RB300 tonearm; Rega Planar 9 turntable with Rega RB1000 tonearm; Linn Akiva, Brinkmann EMT Titanium, Lyra Helikon Mono cartridges; Tamura TKS-83 moving-coil step-up transformer.
Digital Source: Sony SCD-777ES SACD/CD player, shipped au naturel.
Preamplification: EAR 834P, Linn Linto phono preamplifiers; Lamm LL2 preamplifier.
Power Amplifiers: Lamm ML2.1 monoblocks, Fi 2A3 Stereo.
Loudspeakers: Quad ESL.
Cables: Interconnect: Audio Note AN-Vx, Nordost Valhalla. Speaker: Nordost Valhalla. AC: JPS Labs The Digital (SACD/CD player), Cardas Golden Reference (some other components).
Accessories: Mana Reference Table, Reference Wall Shelf (turntables); Ayre Myrtle Blocks (various other components).—Art Dudley