Digital Source Reviews

Analog sources: VPI TNT Mk.IV turntable, JMW Memorial tonearm, Grado Reference cartridge; VPI TNT Mk.V Hot Rod turntable, JMW Memorial tonearm, Benz-Micro L04 cartridge.
Digital sources: Oracle, Ultech UCD100, Parasound CDP1000 CD players.
Preamplification: VAC CPA1 Mk.III preamplifier, Conrad-Johnson Premier 15 phono stage and 17LS line stage.
Power amplifiers: Classé CAM350, VAC Renaissance 70/70, VTL Ichiban, Mark Levinson No.20.6.
Loudspeakers: Magnepan MG 3.6/R.
Cables: Nirvana S-X Ltd interconnects and T-2 digital cable, Synergistic Research Resolution and Designer's Reference speaker cables.
Accessories: Bright Star isolation systems, Tiptoes; PAC Super IDOS, MIT Z-System and Z-Center and 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 and Burn-in CD, Stereophile's Test CD 1 and Test CD 2; Echo Busters room-treatment products.—Brian Damkroger