Floor Loudspeaker Reviews

Sidebar 2: Associated Equipment

Analog sources: J.Sikora Standard Max Supreme turntable with KV9 tonearm and Aidas MC Tru-stone Gold Web cartridge.
Preamplifiers: Sugden LA-4, Rogue RP7 (line). Tavish Audio Design Adagio, Manley Chinook (phono).
Integrated amplifiers: Riviera Labs Levante, Unison Research S6 Black Edition.
Power amplifiers: Air Tight ATM-1 2024 Edition, Doshi Audio Evolution Stereo Amplifier, Rogue Audio Stereo 100, Elekit TU-888 monoblocks.
Cables: Interconnects: AudioQuest Pegasus and Firebird, Triode Wire Labs Spirit II (RCA), "Spirit 75" S/PDIF (RCA/BNC). Speaker: Auditorium 23 (9'), AudioQuest William Tell Zero (10').
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 Thorens TD 124 turntable, preamp, power, and integrated amps); mahogany blocks (three to a stack), under IKEA boards.—Ken Micallef