Phono Preamp Reviews

Analog source: VPI TNT turntable, JMW Memorial tonearm, Benz-Micro LO4 phono cartridge; Immedia RPM-2 turntable/RPM tonearm, Clearaudio Gamma Gold cartridge.
Preamplification: Acoustech PH-1 phono stage, Sonic Frontiers Line 3 line-stage, VAC CPA-1 Mk.II preamplifier.
Power amplifiers: Plinius SA-100 Mk.II, VTL Ichiban, VAC Renaissance 70/70.
Loudspeakers: Audio Artistry Dvorak, Magnepan MG-1.6 Q/R, Thiel CS2.3.
Cables: Nirvana S-L, Kimber KCTG, Bi-Focal XL, Synergistic Research Resolution Reference and Designer's Reference.
Accessories: VPI and Disk Doctor record-cleaning products, Sumiko Fluxbuster, Dennessen Soundtractor alignment protractor, Shure stylus-force gauge, Immedia Needle Nektar and LAST stylus fluids, Decca record brush, Bright Star and Merrill equipment stands, Bright Star isolation systems, PAC Super IDOS and Nirvana AC isolation and AC delivery systems, Synergistic Research AC Master Couplers and Reference Master Couplers, Tiptoes, VPI "Magic Bricks," Dirt Devil Mini Attachments vacuum accessories.
Room treatment: Echo Busters Bass Busters, Echo Busters, and Double Busters; homemade panel resonators.—Brian Damkroger