Floor Loudspeaker Reviews

Analog sources: Simon Yorke and Acoustic Signature Final Tool turntables; Graham 2.0, Immedia RPM2, Rega RB300 (Incognito-rewired), and SME 309 tonearms; Lyra Helikon, Helikon mono, Clearaudio Insider, Transfiguration Temper Supreme, and Sumiko Celebration cartridges.
Digital source: Marantz SA-1 SACD player.
Preamplification: Hovland HP-100 preamplifier, Audio Research Reference phono section.
Power amplifier: Musical Fidelity Nu-Vista 300.
Loudspeakers: Sonus Faber Amati Homage, Audio Physic Avanti III.
Cables: Phono: Hovland Music Groove DIN/RCA, RCA/RCA. Interconnect: Harmonic Technology Pro-Silway II and Magic, Cardas Golden Cross. Speaker: Harmonic Technology Woofer. AC: JPS Labs, Electra Glide Fatboy, PS Audio Lab, Wireworld Electra Series III.
Accessories: PS Audio Power Plant P300 and P600, Sounds of Silence Vibraplane active isolation platform, Symposium Rollerblocks (Tungsten), Grand Prix Audio Monaco amplifier stands, Walker motor drive, Finite Elemente Pagode and Zoethecus equipment stands, A.R.T. Q dampers, Walker Valid Points, ASC Tube Traps, Shakti Stones, Shakti On-Lines, RPG BAD and Abffusor panels.—Michael Fremer