Floor Loudspeaker Reviews

Vandersteen 2Ce Signature II loudspeaker Associated Equipment

Sidebar 2: Associated Equipment

Analog Sources: Linn LP12 turntable with Naim Armageddon power supply, Naim Aro tonearm; Linn LP12 turntable with Funk Firm Vector kit, Naim Aro tonearm; Rega Planar 3 turntable with Rega RB300 tonearm; Linn Akiva, Lyra Helikon Mono cartridges.
Digital Source: Sony SCD-777ES SACD player, shipped incognito.
Preamplification: EAR 834P, Linn Linto phono preamplifiers; Lamm LL2 preamplifier.
Power Amplifiers: Lamm ML2.1, Hyperion HT-88 (both monoblocks).
Integrated Amplifier: Simaudio Moon i-7.
Loudspeakers: Quad ESL.
Cables: Interconnect: Audio Note AN-Vx, Nordost Valhalla. Speaker: Nordost Valhalla & Flatline Gold, Alpha-Core AG-1. AC: JPS Labs The Digital (CD players), Cardas Golden Reference (some other components).
Accessories: Mana Reference Table & Reference Wall Shelf (turntables); Ayre Myrtle Blocks (various other components).—Art Dudley