Tube Preamp Reviews

LP playback: Linn LP12/Lingo/Cirkus with Naim Armageddon Power Supply, Naim ARO tonearm, van den Hul Frog cartridge; Ekos tonearm, Arkiv phono cartridge.

CD playback: Audio Research CD2, Mark Levinson No.39, Meridian 508-24.

Phono preamplifiers: Conrad-Johnson Premier Fifteen, Linn Linto, Naim Prefix.

Power amplifiers: Conrad-Johnson Premier Eleven A, Krell FPB 600, Mark Levinson No.33H.

Loudspeakers: B&W Silver Signature, Dynaudio Contour 3.3, EgglestonWorks Andra, ProAc Response One SC; REL Studio II subwoofer.

Cables: Kimber KCAG and WireWorld GEI interconnects, Kimber Black Pearl and WireWorld GEI speaker cables.

Accessories: Audio Power Industries Power Wedge 112, Magro Stereo Display Stand.

Sound treatment: ASC Tube Traps, Studio Traps, Bass Traps; RPG Abffusors; kreataphagic kritter.

÷ Wes Phillips