Floor Loudspeaker Reviews

Digital Source: Ayre C-5xe universal disc player.
Preamplifiers: Ayre K-5xe, Conrad-Johnson ACT2, Viola Labs Cadenza.
Power Amplifiers: Ayre V-5xe, Coda S5, Fisher 500-B, Cayin SA 50T, Moscode 401HR, Viola Labs Symphony.
Loudspeakers: Peak Consult Empress.
Cables: Interconnect: Cardas Audio Golden Reference, Shunyata Research Aries & Antares, Viola Labs Silver Balanced. Speaker: Cardas Audio Golden Reference, Shunyata Research Lyra. AC: Cardas Audio Golden Reference, Shunyata Research Anaconda & Orion.
Accessories: Shunyata Research Hydra AC Power Distribution System; Solid-Tech Rack of Silence equipment stand, Feet of Silence & Discs of Silence equipment supports; Ayre Myrtle Wood Blocks.—Wes Phillips