Sidebar 2: Associated Equipment
Analog sources: J.Sikora Standard Max Supreme turntable and KV9 Max Zirconium tonearm; Benz Micro Gullwing and Aidas Tru-stone Gold Web phono cartridges.
Preamplification: Manley Chinook, Tavish Audio Design Adagio, Allnic H5500 (phono); Ampsandsound Yosemite.
Power amplifier: Rogue Audio Stereo 100.
Loudspeakers: DeVore Fidelity Super Nine, Volti Audio Lucera.
Cables: Interconnects: AudioQuest Pegasus and Black Beauty, Triode Wire Labs Spirit II (RCA), Spirit 75 S/PDIF (RCA/BNC). Speaker: AudioQuest William Tell Zero (10').
Accessories: Hexmat Eclipse platter mat, Pro-Ject VC-S2 ALU, HumminGuru record cleaning machines; AOCISKA soft bristle brush; AudioQuest PQ-707 and IsoTek EVO3 Aquarius power conditioners; Salamander five-tier Archetype rack (2); Pangea audio rack; A/V RoomService Ltd. Equipment Vibration Protectors (EVPs); IKEA Aptitlig bamboo chopping boards (under J.Sikora turntable, preamp, power, and integrated amps); mahogany blocks (three to a stack), under IKEA boards.—Ken Micallef
Preamplification: Manley Chinook, Tavish Audio Design Adagio, Allnic H5500 (phono); Ampsandsound Yosemite.
Power amplifier: Rogue Audio Stereo 100.
Loudspeakers: DeVore Fidelity Super Nine, Volti Audio Lucera.
Cables: Interconnects: AudioQuest Pegasus and Black Beauty, Triode Wire Labs Spirit II (RCA), Spirit 75 S/PDIF (RCA/BNC). Speaker: AudioQuest William Tell Zero (10').
Accessories: Hexmat Eclipse platter mat, Pro-Ject VC-S2 ALU, HumminGuru record cleaning machines; AOCISKA soft bristle brush; AudioQuest PQ-707 and IsoTek EVO3 Aquarius power conditioners; Salamander five-tier Archetype rack (2); Pangea audio rack; A/V RoomService Ltd. Equipment Vibration Protectors (EVPs); IKEA Aptitlig bamboo chopping boards (under J.Sikora turntable, preamp, power, and integrated amps); mahogany blocks (three to a stack), under IKEA boards.—Ken Micallef
