Stock. I plan to upgrade but waiting for the technology to sort itself out before deciding direction.
- Schiit Audio Bitfrost 2/64
Both my streamer and CD transport go through.
99% of my listening is streaming and I only have CDs of the few recordings not available on my service. It extracts the digital files well enough.
- Linear Tube Audio MICROZOTL MZ2 Preamp/Headphone amp
This recently replaced the Schiit Valhalla 2 as my tube preamp. I upgraded a couple of tubes and it sounds quite beautiful.
I like Parasound amps for their really sweet high end. The attention John Curl pays to reducing odd harmonics pays off. But it's likely to be the next serious upgrade.
These unique speakers have been with me since 1978. The incredible dynamics and rich acoustic and harmonic interaction between the drivers due to a simple first order crossover, the concentric driver layout, and the midrange wired in reverse polarity, is unique to this model.
Another recent addition, it is a very neutral SS preamp. It's quiet and versatile, with balanced I/O, a passive mode, and two stages of gain. It sounds fine on its own but I primarily use it as passive gain reduction of the LTA preamp.
- Schiit Audio Valhalla 2 Tube headphone/preamp. Not pictured
My original tube headphone/preamp. This was my first foray into tube home audio and I liked it enough to replace it with the LTA MZ2. It's a great piece for the price and will find a place in another room for headphone use.
- Romeo Cables RCA interconnect
Neotech LECT-20 OCC with KLEI Copper Harmony connectors.
- Transparent Audio Premier 75ohm Digital Cable
This replaces my Pangea digital cable. Big difference in selling price. Still evaluating.
