Phono Cartridge Reviews

Analog sources: Linn LP12 turntable with Naim Armageddon power supply, Naim Aro tonearm; Linn LP12 turntable with Linn Lingo power supply, Linn Ekos tonearm; Rega Planar 3 turntable with Rega RB-300 tonearm; Tubaphon TU3, Lyra Helikon Mono, Miyabi 47, Supex 900 Super, Rega Elys phono cartridges.
Digital source: Sony SCD-777ES SACD player.
Preamplification: Audio Note AN-S2, Tamura L2-D step-up transformers; Linn Linto, EAR 324 pre-preamps; Fi, Audio Note M2 Phono Balanced & M3 Phono Balanced, Cary SLP98, Naim NAC32.5, DNM 3-C Primus preamplifiers.
Power amplifiers: Fi 2A3 Stereo, Audio Note Kit One, Naim NAP110, EAR 890, DNM PA3 Delta S.
Loudspeakers: Quad ESL-989, Lowther PM6As in modified Medallion horns.
Cables: Interconnect: Audio Note AN-Vx, DNM solid-core, homemades. Speaker: Nordost Valhalla, DNM solid-core, Audio Note AN-SPx. AC: JPS Labs Digital (SACD player), all others stock.
Accessories: Mana stands (Linn turntables & their power supplies, SACD player, pre-preamps, preamps), Rega wall shelf (Rega turntable); Loricraft PRC3 record cleaner; Wally Tools.—Art Dudley