Sidebar 2: Associated Equipment
Digital Sources: MacBook Pro computer (early 2015); Benchmark DAC 1, PS Audio DirectStream DACs; Apogee Groove, Meridian Explorer USB DACs; Ayre Acoustics CX-7eMP CD player.
Analog Sources: Thorens TD 124 turntable reconditioned by Schopper AG; Oswalds Mill Audio slate plinth; Ortofon RMG-212 tonearm (rebuilt); Schick 12" tonearm; Ortofon 90th Anniversary SPU cartridge; Sony XDR-F1HD AM/FM/HD tuner.
Preamplification: Auditorium 23 standard step-up transformer; PS Audio NuWave Phono Converter phono stage/analog-to-digital converter, EAR phono stage.
Integrated Amplifier: Leben CS-600.
Headphones: Sennheiser HD 650, JH Audio JH-16 IEMs.
Loudspeakers: DeVore Fidelity The Nine.
Cables: USB: AudioQuest Cinnamon & Carbon & Coffee, Comprehensive Connectivity Company USB2-AB-10ST. Interconnect: Auditorium 23, The Chord Company (UK) Chorus and Chameleon Silver Plus, Q Cables Tao. Speaker: Auditorium 23. AC: Belden 14-gauge shielded, stock cords.
Accessories: Chilton's Durham media console in cherrywood.—Jim Austin
Analog Sources: Thorens TD 124 turntable reconditioned by Schopper AG; Oswalds Mill Audio slate plinth; Ortofon RMG-212 tonearm (rebuilt); Schick 12" tonearm; Ortofon 90th Anniversary SPU cartridge; Sony XDR-F1HD AM/FM/HD tuner.
Preamplification: Auditorium 23 standard step-up transformer; PS Audio NuWave Phono Converter phono stage/analog-to-digital converter, EAR phono stage.
Integrated Amplifier: Leben CS-600.
Headphones: Sennheiser HD 650, JH Audio JH-16 IEMs.
Loudspeakers: DeVore Fidelity The Nine.
Cables: USB: AudioQuest Cinnamon & Carbon & Coffee, Comprehensive Connectivity Company USB2-AB-10ST. Interconnect: Auditorium 23, The Chord Company (UK) Chorus and Chameleon Silver Plus, Q Cables Tao. Speaker: Auditorium 23. AC: Belden 14-gauge shielded, stock cords.
Accessories: Chilton's Durham media console in cherrywood.—Jim Austin
