"DS Audio’s made-in-Japan HS-001…machined from a solid billet of “ultra-duralumin”…features the sturdiest, most expensive-looking Litz wires I’ve ever seen...”
- Herb Reichert, Stereophile Magazine
OCTOBER 23, 2024
"This system's strengths were lifelike pulse and energy, and kick-butt dynamics. This was one of the finest PRaT systems at CAF 2023." - Ken Micallef, Stereophile
The Dr. Vinyl Room Systrem:
The system included a Pear Audio Odar turntable ($15,000), with DS Audio Grand Master EX cartridge ($22,500), Integrity Tru Glider Brass tonearm ($8000), DS Audio Grand Master equalizer ($45,000), Backert Labs Rhythm 1.4 preamplifier ($12,900), and the very interesting McGary Audio SA 1E stereo amplifier ($7000). Closing out the rig were Larsen 9 speakers ($16,000), which are designed to be placed directly against the wall. A CAD GCD1 ground control ($2,200) made an appearance, as well as a MosArt rack and platform.
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