Phono Preamp Reviews

The LP front end used in the preparation of this review consisted of a Goldmund Studio/Syrinx PU-3 Revised/Koetsu Urushi LP front-end feeding the EAR's MC input. Other reference equipment included an Audible Illusions L1 line-stage preamplifier, Audio Research Classic 60 and VT100 power amplifiers, and Acarian Alón V Mk.II speakers. Interconnects were MIT Digital Reference and MIT CVTwin Terminator 350, with tri-wired Acarian Systems Black Orpheus speaker wire.—Robert J. Reina