- Symphonic Line CD Reference
Headturning sound. Massive capacitors inside and large outboard power supply (like the preamp) make this a very special player. Bested my Wadia 850. It sounds like a tube player but it is solid state. German made.
- Symphonic Line Die Erleuchtung
Ive measured this against some awfully heady competition, but there is a tube magic in this preamp that keeps me coming back. While the SL amps are very clean, the preamp has a touch of warmth and sweetness that makes for great synergy.
250 watts of Class A power per side. There may be as few as a dozen pair in the U.S. but simply the most transparent, unflappable, beautiful sounding amps I have ever heard.
When in a more confined area, I had a hard time deciding between these and my Meadowlark Hot Rod Herons. I'm glad I decided on the Herons. In my new larger room on concrete, the bass is taut and deep as is the soundstage. It does everything superbly. Very transparent. Fussy about placement and environment. Best with room to breathe. In a dead room could sound sterile. I picked these up used. They had been scuffed. A previous owner hauled them in the back of his Hummer. My body shop repainted them. From black to red. Awesome paint job.
Studio quality Reel to Reel. I spent many years in radio and always appreciated the quality and cool factor of a good machine. I like to record new vinyl to tape.
Good, solid performer. Susceptible to speed change with temperature change. Basic nylon fishing line works as a belt. Bettered some of well-regarded TTs, Thorens, Pro-Ject, Music Hall, NAD, AR. Seems to swing best with MM cartridge. Had a Shure V15 that was a great match. What a dummy I was for selling it!
Custom built to my specs. Awesome workmanship and yes, they do improve the sound.
I'm in a graphics based business and we update every few years. What a wonderful audio transport. Max out the RAM, Airport card, add a 2TB Fantom external drive, and you've got a serious audiophile machine. Itunes connected to a Wavelength V3 24/96 is a serious rival for my SL CDP. Cool looking, easy to use. Tiger OSX. Cheap on Ebay. Quiet machines. I find that power conditioning seems to give me blacker backgrounds.
- Wavelength Audio Brick v3
Proof that the even the best CD players are destined to go the way of the turntable. Great, but no longer the best. Error-free files, 24/96, hours of of continuous music. Quality better than most of the best CDPs out there.
- Soundsilver Silver/Copper
Tremendous cables. Wide open, articulate. Great design. One pair from CD to Preamp. Another pair from preamp to monoblocks.
- Tributaries Silver Series
AC Cables. While I have other cables, I find these the best value aroundif you can find them. Audible improvement and great looks. I have these connected to virtually everything.
Hard to believe this is the entry level cable. Great detail but delicate and smooth. They sound great from my Wavelength Brick to my preamp.
A superb connection my Camelot Phono Preamp and my SL preamp. Vastly underrated cable maker. I bought the last of his stock. Never regretted that move!
Good, solid ICs. Nothing fancy, but they are an excellent sonic match for my analog rig. I have used many much more expensive ICs in my system, but have discovered some real diamonds in the rough that cost less and perform better.
Yes, the USB cable does make a difference. HAND MADE USB CABLE, LITZ BRAIDING TECHNIQUE, PURE SILVER CONDUCTOR, CRYOGENCALLY TREATED, TRIPLE SHIELDING This cable made in instant, audible difference.
Made for Pass Labs; huge bargain. They just do everything right.
- NA Pure Copper/Maple Platforms
One pound Pure Copper Ingots serve as vibration control on 2
As others have discovered, the subwoofer seemingly enhances upper registers as much as adding a bit more bottom to the already formidable low end of the Sophias.
Seem to firm up bass and and create more air around notes.