What combo (of currently marketed components) would represent your ideal stereo system (cost aside)?
Here is my list:
Source: dCS Verdi La Scala - CD/SACD Transport
dCS Elgar Plus - 24/192 & DSD DAC
Amplification: Hovland - HP 100 Pre-Amp
Hovland - Sapphire Power Amp
Speakers: Quad 989

Hi, All,

I own an Acoustic Research ES-1 ("New AR") turntable, set up with a Rega RB-300 tonearm.

The tonearm is mounted on a custom-made aluminum armboard, which was available from Audio Advisor into the early 1990s.

This same setup was, at least until recently, used by Sam Tellig, although I understand he now uses a different tonearm on his AR, as a better match for his newest favorite cartridge.

Sam has stated in the past that he felt this setup was comparable to a Linn LP-12, although there are probably a few who would argue that point!