streamer with onboard dac
- AudioQuest Mackenzie 4 meter
single ended interconnect, DAC to preamp
vintage cd player, spdif out to cambridge CXN's better DAC
phono cartridge, decent MM that works well in this system.
basic turntable, with the bonus of interchangeable headshells.
phono preamp for moving magnet. JFETs.
- Decware Decware Audio Grade
Interconnect from phono preamp to line preamp
- Conrad Johnson Premier 17LS2
a highly satisfying line preamp, aside from the clicky controls and a lack of an actual volume knob. Very nice remote, however. Top notch sound to date in this system.
interconnect from preamp to power amp
- Morrow Audio SP-4 single biwire
speaker cables
- Vandersteen 2ce Signature
My third pair of Vandersteens, perhaps more to follow. Very satisfying results once the sweet spot for positioning is found.
- Salamander Designs Archetype
Basic height adjustable rack, trying out some preamps through the Precision Fidelity M8 hybrid.
- Generic 20 amp dedicated outlets
Two outlets behind the equipment, on a dedicated line installed by a local electrician.
solid state power amp
solid state power amp