Sidebar 2: Associated Equipment
Analog sources: Thorens TD 124 turntable (Retrotone upper platter upgrade, SPEC AP-UD1a Analog Disc Sheet/Turntable Mat) with Korf TA-SF9R tonearm/HS-A02 Ceramic Headshell and Sumiko Oriole MC cartridge.
Digital source: Tascam CD-200iL CD player.
Preamplifiers: Rogue Audio RP7 (line). Tavish Audio Design Adagio (phono).
Power amplifiers: AirTight ATM-1 2024, Rogue Audio Stereo 100.
Integrated amplifiers: Audio Note OTO Phono SE Signature, Aurorasound HFSA-02.
Cables: Digital: Triode Wire Labs "Spirit 75" S/PDIF (RCA/BNC). Interconnect: Triode Wire Labs Spirit II (RCA). Speaker: AudioQuest William Tell Zero (10'), Triode Wire Labs American (8'), Auditorium 23 (8').
Accessories: Pro-Ject VC-S2 ALU, HumminGuru record cleaning machines; AOCISKA soft-bristle brush; AudioQuest PQ-707 and IsoTek EVO3 Aquarius power conditioners; two Salamander five-tier Archetype racks; Pangea audio rack; A/V RoomService Ltd. Equipment Vibration Protectors (EVPs); IKEA Aptitlig bamboo chopping boards (under amps).—Ken Micallef
Digital source: Tascam CD-200iL CD player.
Preamplifiers: Rogue Audio RP7 (line). Tavish Audio Design Adagio (phono).
Power amplifiers: AirTight ATM-1 2024, Rogue Audio Stereo 100.
Integrated amplifiers: Audio Note OTO Phono SE Signature, Aurorasound HFSA-02.
Cables: Digital: Triode Wire Labs "Spirit 75" S/PDIF (RCA/BNC). Interconnect: Triode Wire Labs Spirit II (RCA). Speaker: AudioQuest William Tell Zero (10'), Triode Wire Labs American (8'), Auditorium 23 (8').
Accessories: Pro-Ject VC-S2 ALU, HumminGuru record cleaning machines; AOCISKA soft-bristle brush; AudioQuest PQ-707 and IsoTek EVO3 Aquarius power conditioners; two Salamander five-tier Archetype racks; Pangea audio rack; A/V RoomService Ltd. Equipment Vibration Protectors (EVPs); IKEA Aptitlig bamboo chopping boards (under amps).—Ken Micallef
