Tube Preamp Reviews

Analog sources: Linn LP12 turntable, Naim Armageddon power supply, Naim Aro tonearm; Rega Planar 3 turntable, Rega RB-300 tonearm; Tubaphon TU3, Lyra Helikon Mono, Miyabi 47, Rega Elys cartridges.
Digital source: Sony SCD-777ES SACD player.
Preamplification: Audio Note AN-S2, Tamura L2-D phono step-up transformers; Fi, Audio Note M3 phono preamplifiers.
Power amplifiers: Fi 2A3 Stereo, Audio Note Kit One, EAR 890.
Loudspeakers: Quad ESL-989, Lowther PM6A in modified Medallion horns, Linn Sizmik subwoofer.
Cables: Interconnect: Audio Note AN-Vx, DNM solid-core, Nordost Valhalla, homemades. Speaker: Audio Note AN-SPx, Nordost Valhalla. AC: JPS Labs Digital (Sony SACD player), all others stock.
Accessories: Mana stands (Linn turntable & power supply, SACD player, preamps); Rega wall shelf (Rega turntable); Loricraft PRC3 record cleaner; Wally Tools.—Art Dudley