Tube Power Amp Reviews

Digital source: Accuphase DP-100/DC-101 SACD/CD transport/upsampling DAC; dCS 972 D/D converter (updated), Purcell, and Elgar at 24 bits/192kHz.
Preamplifiers: Audio Research Reference 2, Conrad-Johnson 16LS, BAT VK-50SE, Mark Levinson No.32 Reference.
Power amplifiers: Krell FPB350 MC and Linn Klimax Solo 500 monoblocks, Forsell Statement.
Loudspeaker: JMlab Utopia.
Cables: Digital: XLO The Limited RCA and AES/EBU. Interconnects: TARA The One/Air One, Cardas Golden Reference, Synergistic Designer's Reference. Speaker: TARA The One, Cardas Golden Cross, XLO The Limited, Synergistic Research Designer's Reference. AC: PS Audio Lab Cable, Synergistic Designer's Reference Master Couplers².
Accessories: ASC Studio Traps, Argent RoomLenses, API Ultra Enhancers, PS Audio P300 Power Plant, Signal Guard platforms, Black Diamond Racing shelves and cones, Nordost Pulsar Points, Bright Star Air Mass and Big Rock combo, PolyCrystal amp stand, equipment racks, cones, and cable towers.—Jonathan Scull