Floor Loudspeaker Reviews

Digital Source: Ayre C-5xe universal player, Slim Devices Transporter WiFi D/A processor.
Preamplifiers: Ayre K-1xe, Krell Evolution 202.
Power Amplifiers: Ayre MX-R, Krell Evolution 600, Portal Paladin (all monoblocks).
Cables: Digital: Stereovox XV2. Interconnect: Krell CAST, Shunyata Research Aries. Speaker: Shunyata Research Lyra, Stereovox Firebird. AC: Shunyata Research Anaconda & Orion.
Accessories: Audience adeptResponse power conditioner; Ayre L5 AC line filter; Furutech eTP60, Shunyata Research Hydra power distributors; FP20A duplex outlets; RWL-1 acoustic treatment panels; RealTraps RFZ, Mondo Traps, Mini Traps; OSAR Selway/Magruder equipment racks; Ayre Myrtle Wood Blocks.—Wes Phillips