Sidebar 2: Associated Equipment
Analog sources: Thorens TD 124 turntable with Korf TA-SF9R tonearm, Korf HS-A02 Ceramic Headshell, Kuzma CAR-30 MC cartridge, Rega Nd3 MM.
Digital sources: HoloAudio May DAC, Sonore opticalRendu, Roon Nucleus+, Small Green Computer power supply, TRENDnet switch, Apple iPad mini.
Preamplifiers: Tavish Audio Design Adagio, Manley Chinook (phono); Auditorium 23 and Bob's Devices step-up transformers; Rogue Audio RP-7.
Power amplifier: Rogue Audio Stereo 100.
Integrated amplifiers: PrimaLuna EVO 300 Hybrid, Riviera Labs Levante.
Loudspeakers: Voxativ Ampeggio 2024, DeVore Fidelity Super Nine, Volti Audio Razz.
Cables: Interconnects: ArgentPur, AudioQuest Pegasus, Triode Wire Labs Spirit II (RCA). Speaker: ArgentPur AgPur12, AudioQuest William Tell (10'), Auditorium 23 (8'). AC: AudioQuest NRG Z, Triode Wire Labs Obsession NCF.
Accessories: Pro-Ject VC-S2 ALU, HumminGuru record cleaning machines; AOCISKA soft bristle brush; AudioQuest PQ-707 and IsoTek EVO3 Aquarius power conditioners; Salamander five-tier Archetype rack (2); Pangea audio rack; A/V RoomService Ltd. Equipment Vibration Protectors (EVPs); IKEA Aptitlig bamboo chopping boards (under turntable, preamp, power, and integrated amps); mahogany blocks (three to a stack), under IKEA boards.—Ken Micallef
Digital sources: HoloAudio May DAC, Sonore opticalRendu, Roon Nucleus+, Small Green Computer power supply, TRENDnet switch, Apple iPad mini.
Preamplifiers: Tavish Audio Design Adagio, Manley Chinook (phono); Auditorium 23 and Bob's Devices step-up transformers; Rogue Audio RP-7.
Power amplifier: Rogue Audio Stereo 100.
Integrated amplifiers: PrimaLuna EVO 300 Hybrid, Riviera Labs Levante.
Loudspeakers: Voxativ Ampeggio 2024, DeVore Fidelity Super Nine, Volti Audio Razz.
Cables: Interconnects: ArgentPur, AudioQuest Pegasus, Triode Wire Labs Spirit II (RCA). Speaker: ArgentPur AgPur12, AudioQuest William Tell (10'), Auditorium 23 (8'). AC: AudioQuest NRG Z, Triode Wire Labs Obsession NCF.
Accessories: Pro-Ject VC-S2 ALU, HumminGuru record cleaning machines; AOCISKA soft bristle brush; AudioQuest PQ-707 and IsoTek EVO3 Aquarius power conditioners; Salamander five-tier Archetype rack (2); Pangea audio rack; A/V RoomService Ltd. Equipment Vibration Protectors (EVPs); IKEA Aptitlig bamboo chopping boards (under turntable, preamp, power, and integrated amps); mahogany blocks (three to a stack), under IKEA boards.—Ken Micallef
