CD Player/Transport Reviews

Analog Sources: Linn LP12 turntable, Linn Lingo power supply, Linn Ekos tonearm; Rega Planar 3 turntable, Rega RB-300 tonearm; Miyabi 47, Linn Akiva, Lyra Helikon Mono, Linn Adikt, Rega Elys cartridges.
Digital Sources: Naim CD5x, Ayre CX-7e CD players.
Preamplification: Tamura TKS-83 moving-coil step-up transformer, Linn Linto phono preamplifier; Fi preamplifier, Sonic Euphoria PLC passive line stage.
Power Amplifier: Lamm ML2.1.
Integrated Amplifier: Ayre AX-7e.
Loudspeakers: Quad ESL-989.
Cables: Interconnect: Audio Note AN-Vx, Nordost Valhalla. Speaker: Nordost Valhalla. AC: JPS Labs The Digital (CD players).
Accessories: Mana Reference Table, Reference Wall Shelf (turntables); Ayre Myrtle Blocks (various other components).—Art Dudley