Tube Preamp Reviews

Analog source: Forsell Air Force One turntable and tonearm, van den Hul Grasshopper IV GLA cartridge.
Digital source: Accuphase DP-100 SACD transport, Accuphase DC-101 SACD processor, Linn Sondek CD12 CD player, dCS 972 and Purcell D/D converters, dCS Elgar Plus D/A processor.
Preamplifiers: Mark Levinson No.32 Reference, BAT VK-50SE, Conrad-Johnson 16LS.
Power amplifiers: Krell FPB 350MC and Linn Klimax Solo 500 monoblocks, Forsell Statement.
Loudspeakers: JMlab Utopia.
Cables: Digital: XLO The Limited, RCA and AES/EBU. Interconnect: Synergistic Research Designer's Reference Discrete and Active Shielding. Speaker: AudioQuest Everest, Cardas Golden Cross, TARA The One, XLO The Limited, Synergistic Research Designer's Reference, Linn K400. AC: PS Audio Lab Cable, Synergistic Research Designer's Reference Master Couplers², Coincident CST.
Accessories: ASC Studio Traps, Argent RoomLenses, API Ultra Enhancers, PS Audio P300 Power Plant with MultiWave upgrade, Signal Guard platforms, Black Diamond Racing shelves and cones, DH Labs Cones and Squares, Nordost Pulsar Points, Bright Star Air Mass/Big Rock combo, PolyCrystal amp stand, equipment racks, cones, and cable towers.—Jonathan Scull