Analog Sources: AMG Giro G9 turntable & 9W2 tonearm; AMG Teatro, Dynavector DV-20X2L, EMT TSD 75, Koetsu cartridges; Mobile Fidelity UltraDeck turntable & UltraTracker cartridge.
Digital Sources: Mytek HiFi Manhattan II, Schiit Audio Yggdrasil DACs; Integra DPS-7.2 DVD-A player (as transport).
Preamplification: Auditorium 23, Bob's Devices, Dynavector SUP-200 MC step-up transformers; Lounge Audio LCR Mk.III phono preamplifier & Copla MC stage; Parasound Halo JC 3+, Tavish Design Adagio phono preamplifiers; Pass Laboratories HPA-1, Rogue Audio RH-5 preamplifiers.
Power Amplifiers: Bel Canto Design REF600M, First Watt J2, Pass Laboratories XA25, PrimaLuna ProLogue Premium.
Integrated Amplifier: Line Magnetic LM-518 IA.
Loudspeakers: Falcon Acoustics LS3/5a, KEF LS50 & Q350, Stirling Broadcast LS3/5a V2.
Cables: Interconnect: AudioQuest Cinnamon & Big Sur & Golden Gate, Auditorium 23, Kimber Kable Silver Streak, Wireworld Silver Eclipse 7. Speaker: AudioQuest Type 4 & GO-4, Auditorium 23.
Accessories: Harmonic Resolution Systems M3X-718, PS Audio PerfectWave PowerBase isolation platforms; Sound Anchor stands; Dr. Feickert Analogue Protractor NG & Adjust+ software; Acoustical-Systems SmarTractor cartridge-alignment protractor; Musical Surroundings Fozgometer azimuth-range meter; Moongel stylus cleaner.—Herb Reichert
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COMMENTS
The LS3/5a's I bought circa 1975-1976, adjusted for inflation, come out to about the same price - mid-$2000's. But those Rogers speakers gave me anxiety, especially given that my loaner pair had a blown woofer. This new Totem reads like a bargain.
Try the Watkins Gen 4
Same tweeter but with a dampener that really makes the hi freq smooth
$1995 for the pair.Made in U.S.A
I have been running a pair for a month now and couldn't be happier
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