Phono Cartridge Reviews

Benz-Micro MC20E2-L MC phono cartridge Associated Equipment

Sidebar 2: Associated Equipment

Analog Sources: Linn LP12 turntable, Naim Armageddon & homemade Artiegeddon power supplies, Naim Aro tonearm; Rega Planar 3 turntable, Rega RB300 tonearm; Well Tempered Record Player, Well Tempered Arm; Miyabi 47, Koetsu Black, EMT JSD 5 cartridges.
Digital Source: Sony SCD-777ES SACD/CD player.
Preamplification: Tamura TKS-83, VAS MC-One, K&K Audio, Auditorium 23 Hommage T1 step-up transformers; Shindo Masseto preamplifier.
Power Amplifiers: Lamm ML2.1, Quad II (both monoblocks); Shindo Montille & Shindo Cortese.
Loudspeakers: Audio Note AN-E Lexus Signature, Quad ESL, DeVore Nine.
Cables: Interconnect: Audio Note AN-Vx, Shindo Silver. Speaker: Audio Note Lexus LX 80, Auditorium 23. AC: JPS Labs The Digital (CD player).
Accessories: Mana Reference Table, 3 Mana short tables (under Linn LP12); big chunk of wood (under Quad, Shindo power amps); Ayre Myrtle Blocks (under various other components).—Art Dudley