Floor Loudspeaker Reviews

Analog source: VPI TNT Mk.V-HR turntable, Grado Signature Reference cartridge.
Digital sources: Simaudio Moon Eclipse, Wadia 861 CD players.
Preamplifier: VAC CPA1 Mk.III.
Power amplifiers: VAC Renaissance 70/70, VTL Ichiban, Mark Levinson No.20.6, Classé CAM-350.
Cables: Interconnect: Nirvana S-X Ltd. Speaker: Nordost Valhalla. AC: Synergistic Research and Reference Master Couplers, AudioPrism.
Accessories: MIT Z-System, Z-Center and Nirvana AC systems, AudioPrism Noise Sniffer AC analyzer and Quietline filters; VPI 16.5 record-cleaner, Decca/Hunt record brush, Sumiko Fluxbuster, Dennesen Soundtractor, Shure stylus-pressure gauge, Immedia Needle Nektar stylus-cleaning fluid, Nordost ECO3 and Music Fidelity DiskSolution CD treatments; Sheffield/XLO Test & Burn-in CD, Stereophile Test CD, Test CD 2; Bright Star Rack isolation systems, Tiptoes; Echo Busters room-treatment products.—Brian Damkroger