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Reviewer: Jörg Dames
Sources: Linnenberg Telemann DAC, Electrocompaniet ECD 2 DAC, Fonel Simplicité CDP, Auralic Aries and SOtM sMS-200 streamer, laptop with JRiver MC
Preamps: MTX Monitor.V3b-4.2.1, Funk LAP-2.V3
Integrated amp: Abacus Ampino
Power amp: Bryston 7B³
Loudspeakers: Sehring 903, Quadral Megan VIII
Cables: Speaker - HMS Armonia, WSS Platin Line LS4, Real Cable BW OFC 400, HMS Fortissimo;
Analog interconnects - Straight Wire Virtuoso;
Digital - BMC Pure USB1, AudioQuest Carbon, Boaacoustic Silver Digital Xeno;
Power - Furutech FP-S022N, Tellurium Q Black, Quantum-Powerchords, Swisscables Reference
Power delivery: HMS Energia MkII
Equipment support: Lovan Classic II
Sundry accessories: HMS Energia MkII AC filter, AudioQuest Jitterbug
Listening room: 29m², 3.3m ceiling
Review component retail price: €7'950