Solid State Preamp Reviews

Analog Source: VPI HR-X turntable & tonearm, Lyra Titan cartridge.
Digital Source: Simaudio Andromeda CD player.
Preamplification: Sutherland PhD phono stage, Halcro dm10 preamplifier; VTL 7.5, Placette Active line stages.
Power Amplifiers: VTL Ichiban, Halcro dm58, Mark Levinson No.20.6 (all monoblocks).
Loudspeakers: Wilson Audio Sophia 1 & 2, Thiel CS6.
Cables: Interconnect: Stereovox SEI 600II, Shunyata Research. Speaker: Stereovox LSP-600C, Shunyata Research. AC: Shunyata Research.
Accessories: Shunyata Hydra power-conditioning & distribution systems, AC outlets; Finite Elemente Reference equipment stand, Audio Tools equipment & CD storage racks; Finite Elemente Ceraball, Nordost equipment feet; VPI HW-16.5 record-cleaning machine; VPI, Disk Dr. record-cleaning fluids; Immedia SPT stylus-cleaning fluid; Nordost ECO3, Audience Auric Illuminator, Disk Doctor CD cleaners & treatments; Echo Busters room treatments.—Brian Damkroger