Solid State Preamp Reviews

Analog sources: VPI HW-40 turntable, VPI 12" Fatboy tonearm, Pro-Ject Classic EVO turntable, Lyra Etna cartridge, Ortofon Bronze Cadenza cartridge, Sumiko Amethyst cartridge.
Digital sources: MacBook Air running Qobuz, Bricasti M1SE DAC, Musical Fidelity M1 CDT transport, Pro-Ject CD Box RS2 T transport.
Preamplifiers: Audio Research Corporation REF3SE phono preamplifier, Audio Research Corporation REF6SE preamplifier.
Power amplifiers: McIntosh MC275 VI stereo tube amplifier, McIntosh MC462 Quad Balanced stereo amplifier.
Loudspeakers: Harbeth C7ES-3XD, Wilson Audio Specialties Sasha DAW.
Cables: Digital: AudioQuest Diamond AES, Coffee USB. Interconnects: AudioQuest Fire, Sky. Speaker: AudioQuest Firebird, Robin Hood. AC: AudioQuest Dragon.
Accessories: AudioQuest Niagara 7000 power conditioner, Mapleshade equipment rack, TonTrager speaker stands, Audiodesksysteme Vinyl Cleaner Pro, VPI Periphery Ring Clamp.—Sasha Matson