Solid State Preamp Reviews

Digital Source: Ayre C-5xe universal player.
Preamplifiers: Conrad-Johnson ACT2, Musical Fidelity Nu-Vista.
Power Amplifiers: Ayre V-5xe, Coda S5, Moscode 401HR, Viola Labs Symphony.
Loudspeakers: Peak Consult Empress; Thiel CS2.4, Thiel SS1 subwoofer.
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: Audience adeptResponse, Shunyata Research Hydra power-conditioning systems; OSAR Selway/Magruder equipment racks; Solid Tech Feet of Silence & Discs of Silence equipment supports; Ayre Acoustics Myrtle Wood Blocks.—Wes Phillips