Solid State Preamp Reviews

Analog Sources: Thorens TD 124 turntable (reconditioned by Schopper AG); Ortofon RMG-212 (rebuilt), Thomas Schick 12" tonearms; Ortofon 90th Anniversary SPU & Xpression cartridges.
Digital Sources: Intel NUC computer with SSD drive running Roon Optimized Core Kit; PS Audio DirectStream DAC.
Preamplification: Auditorium 23 Standard step-up transformer, EAR 834P phono stage, PS Audio BHK Signature preamplifier.
Power Amplifiers: PS Audio BHK Signature 300 Mono, Pass Laboratories XA60.8 (all monoblocks).
Integrated Amplifier: Leben Hi-Fi Stereo CS-600.
Loudspeakers: Revel Ultima Salon2.
Cables: USB: AudioQuest Carbon & Cinnamon & Coffee, Comprehensive Connectivity DXLRP-DXLRJ-6EXF. Interconnect: Auditorium 23, Clarus Crimson (RCA, XLR). Speaker: Auditorium 23. AC: Manufacturer's own.
Accessories: Oswalds Mill Audio slate plinth (under turntable), Chilton's Durham media console in cherrywood with improvised supports; Auralex ProPanel Fabric-Wrapped Acoustical Absorption Panel (4' by 2' by 2", beveled).—Jim Austin