The E-3 is strictly for playback of DS audio optical cartridges. Does its refined purpose lead to refined sound? Listen in to Robert's review to find out.
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00:00 Soul Note E-3 Phono Equalizer
00:49 Specs & Design
02:39 Sound Quality
08:45 Summary
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Robert's Reference Equipment:
VPI Classic signature turntable
Technics SL1300G turntable
DS audio 003 Optical cartridge
Ortofon MC Quintet Mono cartridge
Synergistic Research Voodoo server
Synergistic Research router
Synergistic Research network switch
DCS Bartok Apex edition DAC
Macintosh C2700 Preamp
PS audio Stellar gain cell Preamp/DAC
DS Audio 003 phono energizer
Parasound JCM 250 Power Amps
PS Audio M700 Power Amps
Wilson audio Watt Puppy Speakers
Magnepan LRS Speakers
Synergistic Research SRX interconnects,speaker cables and power cables
Synergistic Research Foundation XL Interconnects, speaker cables, and power cables
Synergistic Research Power Cell 14 Power conditioner
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