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August 1, 2025 9 mins

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.

This video is sponsored by: https://hifirose.com/

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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