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); Intel NUC computer with SSD drive running RoonServer; Benchmark DAC 3, Meridian Explorer2 USB, Mytek HiFi Brooklyn, PS Audio DirectStream DACs.
Preamplification: Auditorium 23 Standard step-up transformer; EAR 834P phono stage.
Power Amplifiers: Lamm Industries M1.2, PS Audio BHK Signature 300 Mono (all monoblocks).
Integrated Amplifier: Leben Hi-Fi Stereo CS-600.
Loudspeakers: DeVore Fidelity The Nine.
Cables: USB: AudioQuest Carbon & Cinnamon & Coffee, Comprehensive Connectivity. Interconnect: Chord (UK) Chorus & Chameleon Silver Plus, Q Cables Tao. Interconnect: Auditorium 23, Mogami Gold (XLR). Speaker: Auditorium 23. AC: Belden 14-gauge shielded, HOSA 14-gauge IEC, stock IEC.
Accessories: PS Audio Power Plant P10 power conditioner, Oswalds Mill slate plinth (under turntable), Chilton's Durham media console in cherrywood, Auralex ProPanel Fabric-Wrapped Acoustical Absorption Panel (2" by 2' by 4', beveled).—Jim Austin
Digital Sources: MacBook Pro computer (early 2015); Intel NUC computer with SSD drive running RoonServer; Benchmark DAC 3, Meridian Explorer2 USB, Mytek HiFi Brooklyn, PS Audio DirectStream DACs.
Preamplification: Auditorium 23 Standard step-up transformer; EAR 834P phono stage.
Power Amplifiers: Lamm Industries M1.2, PS Audio BHK Signature 300 Mono (all monoblocks).
Integrated Amplifier: Leben Hi-Fi Stereo CS-600.
Loudspeakers: DeVore Fidelity The Nine.
Cables: USB: AudioQuest Carbon & Cinnamon & Coffee, Comprehensive Connectivity. Interconnect: Chord (UK) Chorus & Chameleon Silver Plus, Q Cables Tao. Interconnect: Auditorium 23, Mogami Gold (XLR). Speaker: Auditorium 23. AC: Belden 14-gauge shielded, HOSA 14-gauge IEC, stock IEC.
Accessories: PS Audio Power Plant P10 power conditioner, Oswalds Mill slate plinth (under turntable), Chilton's Durham media console in cherrywood, Auralex ProPanel Fabric-Wrapped Acoustical Absorption Panel (2" by 2' by 4', beveled).—Jim Austin
