Hi-Rez Disc Player/Transport Reviews

Analog Sources: Linn LP12 turntable with Linn Lingo power supply, Linn Ekos tonearm, Linn Akiva phono cartridge; Rega Planar 3 turntable with Lyra Helikon Mono, Benz ACE Mono, & Grado Reference Sonata Mono phono cartridges; Audio Note AN-S2 moving-coil step-up transformer; Linn Linto phono preamplifier.
Digital Sources: Naim CD5x CD player, Sony SCD-777ES SACD/CD player.
Preamplifier: Fi.
Power amplifiers: EAR 890, Linn Klimax Twin.
Loudspeakers: Quad ESL-989.
Cables: Interconnect: Audio Note AN-Vx, Nordost Valhalla, Linn. Speaker: Nordost Valhalla, Linn K400.
Accessories: Mana Reference Table, Reference Wall Shelf (turntables); Base base (amplifiers); Loricraft PRC4 record-cleaning machine.—Art Dudley