Solid State Preamp Reviews

Analog source: SOTA Cosmos Series III turntable, Graham 2.2 tonearm, Dynavector XV-1S cartridge.
Digital sources: Esoteric DV-50 universal digital player, Classé Omega CD/SACD player.
Preamplification: Manley Labs Steelhead, Aesthetix Io Signature phono stages.
Power amplifiers: Lamm ML1.1, VTL MB-450 Signature, Halcro dm58, McIntosh C501 monoblocks.
Loudspeakers: Focal-JMlab Nova Utopia Be, Legacy Audio Focus 20/20.
Cables: Phono: Hovland Music Groove 2. Interconnect: Acoustic Zen Silver Reference & Matrix Reference, Nordost Valhalla, Siltech SQ-110 Classic. Speaker: Nordost Valhalla, Stereovox LSP-600, Cardas Golden Reference, Siltech LS-188 Classic. AC: Shunyata Anaconda & Anaconda Vx, Siltech SPX-30 Classic, Wireworld Silver Electra 3+.
Accessories: Shunyata Hydra & Hydra 8 power-distribution/conditioning (front end), Walker Audio Ultimate High Definition Links; Grand Prix Audio Monaco stands, Ultra Resolution Technologies Bedrock stand, Ganymede isolation footers; Caig Labs Pro Gold contact enhancer; Ayre-Cardas IBE system-enhancement CD, Cardas Frequency Sweep/Burn-In LP; Argent Room Lenses, Disc Doctor & LAST Labs record-care products.—Paul Bolin