Sidebar 2: Associated Equipment
Analog Sources: Thorens TD 124 turntable (reconditioned by Schopper AG); Ortofon RMG-212 (rebuilt), Thomas Schick 12" tonearms; Ortofon 90th Anniversary SPU cartridge.
Digital Sources: MacBook Pro computer (early 2015); Roon Optimized Core Kit running on Intel NUC computer with SSD drive; Benchmark DAC 1, Meridian Explorer2 USB, Mytek HiFi Brooklyn, PS Audio DirectStream DACs.
Preamplification: Auditorium 23 Standard step-up transformer, EAR 834P phono stage.
Power Amplifiers: Benchmark AHB-2 bridged for use as monoblocks), PS Audio BHK Signature 300 Mono monoblocks.
Integrated Amplifier: Leben Hi-Fi Stereo CS-600.
Loudspeakers: Alta Audio Titanium Hestia (review forthcoming), DeVore Fidelity The Nine.
Cables: USB: AudioQuest Carbon & Cinnamon & Coffee, Comprehensive Connectivity DXLRP-DXLRJ-6EXF. Interconnect: Auditorium 23, Chord (UK) Chorus & Chameleon Silver Plus, Mogami Gold, Sescom/Canare, Sescom/Mogami (XLR). Speaker: Auditorium 23. AC: Belden 14-gauge shielded, HOSA 14-gauge IEC, stock IEC.
Accessories: PS Audio PowerPlant P10 power conditioner, Oswalds Mill slate plinth (under turntable), Chilton's Durham media console in cherrywood, Auralex ProPanel Fabric-Wrapped Acoustical Absorption Panel (4' by 2' by 2", beveled).—Jim Austin
Digital Sources: MacBook Pro computer (early 2015); Roon Optimized Core Kit running on Intel NUC computer with SSD drive; Benchmark DAC 1, Meridian Explorer2 USB, Mytek HiFi Brooklyn, PS Audio DirectStream DACs.
Preamplification: Auditorium 23 Standard step-up transformer, EAR 834P phono stage.
Power Amplifiers: Benchmark AHB-2 bridged for use as monoblocks), PS Audio BHK Signature 300 Mono monoblocks.
Integrated Amplifier: Leben Hi-Fi Stereo CS-600.
Loudspeakers: Alta Audio Titanium Hestia (review forthcoming), DeVore Fidelity The Nine.
Cables: USB: AudioQuest Carbon & Cinnamon & Coffee, Comprehensive Connectivity DXLRP-DXLRJ-6EXF. Interconnect: Auditorium 23, Chord (UK) Chorus & Chameleon Silver Plus, Mogami Gold, Sescom/Canare, Sescom/Mogami (XLR). Speaker: Auditorium 23. AC: Belden 14-gauge shielded, HOSA 14-gauge IEC, stock IEC.
Accessories: PS Audio PowerPlant P10 power conditioner, Oswalds Mill slate plinth (under turntable), Chilton's Durham media console in cherrywood, Auralex ProPanel Fabric-Wrapped Acoustical Absorption Panel (4' by 2' by 2", beveled).—Jim Austin
