Phono Preamp Reviews

Analog Source: VPI HR-X turntable & tonearm, Lyra Titan MC phono cartridge.
Digital Sources: Simaudio Andromeda, Cary CD-303/300, Ensemble Dirondo CD players; EMM Labs CDSD SACD transport with DCC2 preamplifier-processor.
Preamplification: VTL TL-7.5, Placette line stages; Halcro dm10 preamplifier; Sutherland PhD, Whest Audio PhonoStage.20+MsU.20 phono preamplifiers.
Power Amplifiers: VTL S-400, VTL Ichiban, Halcro dm58, Mark Levinson No.20.6.
Loudspeakers: Thiel CS6, Wilson Audio Sophia.
Cables: Interconnects & speaker cables: Nordost Valhalla, Silversmith Silver, Nirvana S-X Ltd. AC: Shunyata Antares & Orion, Synergistic Research Designer's Reference. AC: Audience PowerChord, Synergistic Research Designer's Reference.
Accessories: Nordost ECO3, Audience Auric Illuminator, Disksolution CD cleaning/treatment fluids; Disk Doctor LP & CD cleaning systems; VPI HW-16.5 record-cleaning machine & cleaning fluid, Zerodust Onzow, Lyra SPT stylus cleaners; MIT ZCenter, Audience Adept Response power-conditioning & delivery systems; FIM 880 AC outlets; Echo Busters room-treatment devices.—Brian Damkroger