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Reviewing: Reference audio components

For some, knowing the reference components used in a reviewers system is important so they may make an informed decision as to the strengths, and weaknesses, of said reviewer's system as a whole and how it may compare to the reader's own system. With that in mind and to keep the reader informed here are the components used in product and music reviews:

Core Electronics:

Schiit Audio Saga+ pre-amplifier

Technics SA-TX200 power amplifier 

Peachtree Audio Decco65 integrated amplifier 

Analog/Vinyl:

U-Turn Orbit turntable with acrylic platter 

Grado Black3 stereo phono cartridge

Audio Technica VM95E phono cartridge 

Schiit Audio Mani phono pre-amplifier 

Digital Components:

Schiit Audio Magni DAC 

Peachtree Audio DAC*IT*X DAC

Rotel RCD-1572Mk2 CD player 

Streamer -  Apple iPad and Deezer HiFi

Music Streaming Source(s):

Deezer HiFi

Loudspeakers:

Peachtree Audio Design 5 stand mount

Cable and Interconnects:

Monster 14 gauge speaker wire (12' lengths) 

Interconnects by Audioquest, Capitol and Rotel

So, what components are you using in your audio system? Feel free to leave your reply in the comments.