Integrated Amp Reviews

Analog source: Rega Planar 3 turntable, Rega RB300 tonearm, Grado Reference Master cartridge.
Digital sources: California Audio Labs CL-20 DVD player and Alpha 24-bit/96kHz tube analog processor.
Preamplification: EAR 834P tube phono preamplifier; Musical Fidelity Nu-Vista, Blue Circle BC3 Galatea preamplifiers.
Power amplifiers: Musical Fidelity Nu-Vista 300, Mesa Baron.
Loudspeakers: Celestion A3, Joseph Audio RM7si.
Cables: Interconnects: Synergistic Research Resolution Reference Mk.II, Synergistic Research Designer's Reference 2 Master Couplers, Straight Wire Serenade, Monster Cable Sigma Retro. Speaker cables: Synergistic Research Resolution Reference Mk.II, Designer's Reference biwire, Straight Wire Serenade, Monster Cable Sigma Retro. AC cords: JPS Labs Power AC Outlet Centers, JPS Labs Kaptovator.
Accessories: PolyCrystal cones, brass speaker spikes, speaker stands; Signal Guard II IsoBase; Shakti Stones; Argent RoomLenses (3); EchoBusters Bass Busters, Absorptive & Diffusive Panels.—Chip Stern