Floor Loudspeaker Reviews

Sidebar 2: Associated Equipment

Analog sources: Dr. Feickert Analogue Blackbird turntable with Jelco KT-850L tonearm, Etsuro Urushi Cobalt Blue cartridge or (alternatively) My Sonic Lab Ultra Eminent Ex MC cartridge; AMG Giro G9 turntable & 9W Turbo tonearm and Hana ML MC cartridge.
Digital sources: Mac mini computer running Audirvana Plus 3.2; Integra DPS-72 CD player (transport only); Schiit Bifrost Multibit, Chord Qutest DACs.
Preamplification: Excel Sound ET-U50, EMIA Phono step-up transformers; Tavish Design Adagio phono preamplifier; Rogue RP-7 line preamplifier.
Power amplifiers: Schiit Audio Aegir, Rogue Audio Stereo 100.
Integrated amplifier: Rogue Sphinx.
Loudspeakers: Klipsch RP-600M, Magnepan LRS, Wharfedale Linton.
Cables: Digital: AudioQuest Cinnamon (USB), Kimber Kable D60 Data Flex Studio (coax). Tonearm: AMG Reference. Interconnect: AudioQuest Sydney, Black Cat Coppertone. Speaker: AudioQuest G0-4. AC: AudioQuest Tornado.
Accessories: AudioQuest Niagara 1000 power conditioner; Audiophile Systems, Harmonic Resolution Systems M3X-1719-AMG GR LF; Sound Anchor Custom Signature speaker stands; Dr. Feickert Analogue cartridge-alignment protractor.—Herb Reichert